University of Maine Top Questions

My best advice that i can give is do what your heart tell you to do. Dont go to college because your parents want you to or your best friend or boyfriend are also gonig to that college. Apply where you will be the most confident and comfortable student. Go where you can suceed in life. However, when thinking through all the things that i have said make sure you consider the money. If you cant afford it your not gonig to enjoy it. Everyday you stress over the fact that if i dont get good grades then theres no way im going to be able to pay off my lones in future. To suceed in the future you may need to go to graduate school, so go to cheap undergraduate school and then find graduate school of your dreams. The last thing i should say is enjoy ,because somethings that happen in college no matter where you are, you will never forget it.

The advice that I would give parents in helping their children pick the school that is right for them is bringing them to the campus and taking a tour and walking around. Once I visited the school and walked around the campus I felt right at home. Your child will know which school is right for them so listen to what they have to say you want them to be at a place that they feel safe and happy. As for getting the most out of your college experience I would check out different clubs whether they be sports, greek life, non greeklife. By getting involved in the community around you really makes you feel as you are apart of your school not to mention it is a great way to meet new people. I was draged down to rush by my roomate and I had no intentions on being in greeklife but here I am going to live in a soriety house this year and loving it. I think that by taking risks and getting involved in as many things as possible is the best way to fully enjoy your college experience I know that I am.

It's really important to know yourself rather than getting caught up in all that is offered to you. Also, visiting the campus is really important, then you truly know what you are getting into.

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The best advice I could give is to study a field that the student is truly interested in. Going to college and earning a degree is a lot of work and if the student is not enjoying what he/she is doing, then it is not worth the effort. Parents should realize that students should study what they enjoy, not necessarily what they want them to study. In the long run, the students will be happier and enjoy what they are doing as a career. College is also a time in one's life to branch out and xperience new things. Other than the classes a student needs to take for his/her major, he/she should take a class or two out of pure interest. I am double majoring in mathematics and secondary education and I took a drawing class just to break up my schedule and give me something else to do. I highly enjoy math, that is why I am studying it; however, the drawing class really helped me take my mind off of other things and made me think from a different perspective. College should be an enjoyable experience that every student would want to remember.

To look at several schools that have the area of study that they want to major in. also to look at what the campus has to offer in that field and what it has for extra curriculars. Talk to students (other than the ones doing the tours) Ask them what they like about the school and what type of things goes on during the weekends and such. go to the carrier center and look to see how many jb posting and info they have a vailible this will tell you how active the school is on how they place their students

Don't be pushy with your child about looking at schools that you think is right for them. Make sure they pick a variety of schools in different areas of the country and narrow down from there, based on the child's preference. The child should start to research difference fields of study so they can have a general idea of what they want to study when they start school. Make sure the child is financially stable to attend university. Not being financialy prepared can add stress for both the child and parents, causing tensions between you and your child, and your overall ability to enjoy these 4 years. Your child should be open minded and try to get themselves involved within the campus, students admire other students that are confident and outgoing. When it comes to partyng in college...let your child make their own social decisions in the months prior to go to college to allow them to make good and bad decisions while you are still around to help them. I believe the child should be experienced at least a little bit in different areas to prevent first time problems in college.

Finding the right college is a very difficult process., but if you know what you like and don't like the choice will be much easier. Make sure to do in depth research about the schools you are interested in and if possible visit them. The best way to know if you will feel comfortable at a school is to walk around the campus and talk to people who attend the school. Apply to as many schools as you want just make sure that you are willing to attend any of them if it comes down to it. Another important aspect of looking for the right college is making sure you have a way to pay for it. Begin looking for loans and scholarships early. Try to get as much money as possible. Having to constantly worry about tuition costs and room and board can stress you out and distract you from your grades, which is the most important aspect of going to college. Never get discouraged when something doesn't play out the way you planned, just keep moving forward and focus on what you want to accomplish in life.