University of Maryland, Baltimore Top Questions

What should every freshman at University of Maryland, Baltimore know before they start?

Abi

My advise is to first find a college that have your major. Another important issue is also the cost of education and financial aid the school is willing to award the student. Overall the real reason of attending college is to graduate on tiime and successfully.

Traci

I find it very important that the student feel comfortable in their learning environment and it is at the same level they are regarding their decision on a major. In this I am referring to community college to the undecided versus the large four-year school. The community college environment is much more comfortable usually for those who are undecided, still finding themselves as adults and finding what excites them about learning. I had the pleasure of completing my prerequisites at two community colleges and it was great. The benefits are the reduced tuition, smaller classes, accessability to faculty. Once the student has chosen a major then search out the affordable schools that match their personality. When the environment matches the students personality the learning will increase because they feel they are immersed in a community of their peers. Returning to school at the age of thirty helped me realize how important all of the above concerns actually are to a student. The main goal should be maximizing your education and goal satisfaction and minimizing the cost and length by staying focused and motivated.

Elizabeth

Find the college that fits you best in all ways.