University of Louisiana at Lafayette Top Questions

Visit some of the college campuses that you are interested in. Try to find a school that is known for what you want to study. Keep in mind the distance the school is away from your home in case of emergencies and things of that nature. Try to find a place were you are comfortable and enjoy being.

I strongly recommend that the parents stay up to par with their kids' academics.

I would suggest parents and/or students pick a college where they know they will feel comfortable going and where they will get a good education.

I would say to pick a school where you feel welcome. If you do not feel like you belong there, do not enroll. Take tours and ask questions about things that are important to you. Even though a school's curriculum is good doesn't mean the environment will be condusive to your type of learning. If you don't know people at the school, join a club,group, or sorority/fraternity. Being a happier, social person can help in your studies and the networking can help you get a job once you're out of college. Also, even though it is important to have a social life, don't have too much that it gets in the way of your overall goal. Which is to do well at your school of choice. It's important to get involved with people who value education and can help you throughout your college career.

I would tell students and parents to look for a college or university that makes them feel at home. When a student goes to tour a college, that person will usually feel something special about the college. They should look for programs within the college that are focused on what they want to do with their life. The student and parent should also look for good housing on campus. To make the most of the college experience, a student should join some extracurricular activities to get involved on campus. By getting involved, he or she will be able to make friends. The student should also follow his or heart in deciding on a major. He or she should have as much fun as they can but should also remember that studies come first. The student should live every moment to the fullest and not have any regrets to make most of his or her college experience.

Take what you love to do and hold on to it. Use what you love to inspire you to make the decision on what you want to do for a living. After you make that decision then look at all of the schools you have selected and choose the one that best fits you and can help you achieve your goals of doing what you love. In doing this you will make lifelong friends that share the same intrest and give you a more fulfilling college experence.

I would recommend a number of things actually. First of all, I would speak with my college advisor in high school if the school provided one. Then, I would talk to as many people as possible about the different colleges that I was interested in. I might even ask different people to suggest colleges of their own. I'd try to ask current and former students of the different colleges, professors, and anyone else involved with the universities. After getting some different opinions, I would do a bunch of research on the internet on the different colleges to try to find reviews and ratings on the universities. I would also look into what scholarships are available for each college. Lastly, I would go to every college I was interested in and gather as much information about the school as possible. I would take any tours that are offered, talk to students/professors around campus, and try to see if that particular university would be the right university for me.

My advice to students and parents would be to explore all of your options and decide what best fits you and your personality. Visit the schools you are interested in and see how friendly the students are. Making friends is very helpful and important in college, especially if you are from out of town. Take into consideration the teachers and facilities for the major you are interested in. Some schools have better colleges than others. When you get to college, make sure to stay organized. Have fun but prioritize what is more important at what time, or you can fall behind.

From my experience it is important to choose a college that suites your personality. For example i am quite a shy person, i would hate to be in huge classes where i would be overwhelmed. That is why i chose a relitively small University, UL Lafayette. The student population is roughly 15,000 and classes tend to be small (25-30 students) and there are only few large auditorium classes..

i would tell parents not to pressure your children into going to your alma matter and to not pressure your child to major in the area of study that you majored in. and also to parents, to not hold your child back by telling them they should go to a local university. college is all about new experiences, and how can the student experience new things while they are still living at home. i would tell students to not fall behind in studies, and to keep up with homework, because unlike high school, teachers don't really care whether you do your homework every night, most teachers don't check homework, and come the day of the test, you will be very lost if you failed to do your homework. and if you go away to college, it means that your parents won't be there to baby you anymore, so take charge of your life!