University of Maine Top Questions

dont waste your youth. your only young once.

Choose a school with good academics, a lot of activies, and one where someone can feel comfortable. Also, one does not just go to school and learn. Be open-minded, get out there and try new things. Do not be afraid of what life will be to you.

look at evey college you can. even if you dont think you want to go there look anyway. its the easiest way to weed stuff out and see what you really want! for undergrads state schools are best, instate tuition baby! almost everyone will have to go to grad school, and no one really cares where you went undergrad

As an upperclassman, I would give advice to students based on what I learned during my first two years in college. I would encourage underclassmen to live on a campus for at least one year. Making the adjustment can be difficult, but living with three hundred people in one building, it is amazing how many people you fit in with. I would also encourage students to not forget what he or she came to college for. With all of the social opportunities at the University of Maine, it can be very difficult to remain focused on school work. Find time for yourself, but also for your studies. Along with this, facebook has become the newest way for college students to meet. Choose what pictures and personal information you post wisely; these could be the photographs and personal information that your future employer may be looking at. With this being said, have fun, stay safe, and remain focused on your studies. Afterall, you came to college to get an education so that you can eventually get a "real" job!

Just get out there and have fun. Say Yes to things, be conciencious about your decisions, and realize that you have this small period of times to make you academic and social goals come, so get moving.

Write down the qualities you want in a college and visit and see if schools have your preffered traits. Also join greek life... but not just any frat or sorority. shop around. some are much better then others.

College is the start of a lifetime. It's very important to find placement in the proper college for ones career. To do this, know that knowledge is power. When finding a college, shop about. Know what your options are. Use resourses such as the internet and high school guidance councilor. They will help students find colleges that are congruent with the students desired career path, personal skills, and financial position. When I was a senior in high school I became good friends with my guidance counciler. Even as a sophmore in college, she is helping me to this day. I found myself financially strained for this coming semester, and when I told her my situation, she jumped to help me by finding other scholarships and writing a letter of recommendation. Keep in mind what it is you want to get out of your college experience. Some things to look for are: a friendly campus, up to date facilities, on and off campus housing, extra-cirricular activites available, and of course if it can fulfill ones educational goals. When you get to college, enjoy it and make it worth while. Socially but most importantly scholastically.

Don't waste money at private universities.... public universities often have more research/government funding and offer a more valueable education.

Make sure you start looking early for schools and scholarships. Also, apply for early admission and use all a college search engine to find schools that fit you.

When I was looking to apply to college, I did not put much thought into it. I applied to only one school, the University of Maine, for several reasons. First off, I was 99 percent sure that UMO would accept me, and I did not have confidence in myself to believe I could get accepted into a more prestigous school, despite the fact that I did excellent academically in highschool. My second reason was that the college was close to my hometown, and I did not feel that I was ready to live far away. Also, I had visited the school several times, as my sister attended it for a year while I was still in highschool. Everything worked out for me, because I love the school. However, I would recommend that parents and students not limit their options; have faith in your abilities, and be honest with yourself about what you think you can handle. It might be helpful to list the pros and cons of different kinds of school- big vs. small, local vs. national, community vs. university- and so on. When choosing a college, you should really do some soul searching. Afterall, its a major life decision.

I would really encourage students and parents to sit down together and clearly determine exactly how they are going to pay for college before they actually enroll. There needs to be clear communication between students and parents, especially if the parents are paying. It is important that parents get very involved in the college process. Of particular importance is the FAFSA - students and parents need to take the time to figure it out together. Also, they should both have a full understanding of how much school will cost them minus the difference of financial aid. Words can't really express how crucial it is to figure out how to pay for college. It is getting more difficult these days to pay for it and I feel as though many parents aren't as involved in their children's education as they should be. If I could go back and do it all over again, I would definitely take the time to educate my parents on what is going on, rather than excluding them from the process since they don't pay for anything. Without education and involvement, parents cannot fully appreciate the huge investment they are making for their children!

Having been in college for 3 years now, from what I have experienced, the most important advice I would give would be to do your research. Researching the price of the school, the courses offered, the funding and the campus are important, but also, researching the majors available and what those could lead to is also very important, I feel if moreprospective college students focused on seeing what interests them as a career and then seeing what school has the program to best fit their goals, there would be less indesciiveness regarding such a huge decision in a persons life.

The most important part of finding the right college is spending some time on the campus before enrolling. You don't really get a feel for the atmosphere on an hour long campus tour. Tours are like publicity stunts; you are only going to hear exaggerated truths. Go around and ask students what they like most/least about the school, what the food is like, and how the residence halls are. Current students will give you the honest answer that you are looking for because they have nothing to lose.

DON'T BE AFRAID TO SWITCH IF YOU ARE UNHAPPY! Chosing a college is not a permanent affair. Ivy league schools are not all they're cracked up to be. Don't feel pressured to stick with a major. The most important thing to remember is that this is your life, and you only get one shot at it. do what is going to make you happy in the long run.

My advice is: try not to worry about the money. My college experience has been tainted because I chose the second-choice school that offered me an education for slightly cheaper. Getting into school, and seeing my financial need increase while my aid decreases has been severely disappointing. I often wonder if I my first choice school could have been cheaper. Go to the school that makes you excited, where the quality of the institution and your future peers can be seen wherever you go on campus. Don't just read the websites and compare class descriptions; go explore. See you future professors, study lounges, dorm rooms, and laboratories. Try to loose your parents for a while and really immerse yourself. Then as you leave, gauge how drawn you are to going back. Remember that feeling because when you get your award information in the mail the tendency is to compare numbers and measure superficial qualities of the school. Base your decision off which school you felt most content with and which school you think will help you grow the most. Do no settle for second best, and make sure your decision is your own.

Don't be concerned about the cost. There are ways to ease that pain. Find a school that you feel at home when you're on campus. To make the most of the experience surround yourself with genuine people who are interested in some of the things you enjoy but also have their own interests, don't be pressured to do things you KNOW you don't like, but be open to new experinces and new ideas and be willing to try at least ONE new thing a semester.

Make sure you visit the colleges you are interested, and take tours.

For students, it is important to recognize how much class participation and discussion means to you in terms of your overall ability to retain the information you are being taught. If it is very important, you should definitely choose a school which is small in size. If it is not important than choosing a large school is great, as long as the expectation is 95{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} lecture with very little class participation.

The advice I would give parents and/or students about finding the right college would be to do research and find out what schools are good in the area of study you are looking into. You want to have the best education that is available to you so you can strive and be successful when you graduate. You want to be prepared the best way possible. On making the most of your college experience I would have to say be involved in your school in any way you can, whether it be a sport, club, volunteering or student goverment. Any way that you can give to the college and be involved will open a lot of opportunities for you; making friends, scholarship opportunities, a chance to grow, and having the chance to make a difference in your school and in your own life. Enjoy the time you have in school and be involved in your education. College is a time for personal growth and expanding your education. So pick the school that will be academically best for you and that will also allow you to have a good social life.

Finding the right school is a difficult process. If loans are going to be taken out for your college experience it is important to try and find the best deal for the money. With our economy many schools are just too expensive. Attending college is one of the best opportunities and times of ones life. Pick a location that you have always wanted to go to. To make your college experience worthwhile one must get involved with campus activities. The busier you are the better your experience will be. I wish I had gotten more involved my freshman and sophomore year. There are so many different opportunities that you most likely will not be able to do again. TAKE ADVANTAGE! Something that sounds clich? but important is to focus on your school work. When one graduates they want to feel that they did the best that they possibly could. Remember to be friendly and open. The only thing more important than your grades are the friends you will make on your journey. Cherish them. They will be there much longer than you college adventure.