University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Top Questions

One of the most important suggestions I would say is that you want to make sure you really love the university you enroll in. I enrolled in the University of Michigan purely because of academics. I never got the chance to even visit the campus before orientation. I definitely do love the University of Michigan, but it is difficult getting adjusted to the weather and the evironment. In addition, make sure that you're making the most of your college experiences by making yourself a part of them. Don't wait for others to come find you because you're going to miss out on many events. Your college experience is what you make of it. Also, make sure you study abroad!

Visiting the college is a big thing. Knowing the college that you're about to go to is something that will benefit both the parents and the child in the decision making process. You're getting a feel of the place and this leaves no room for regrets later on. No question is stupid, I work in the office at the university answering questions from parents and sometimes they stump me with the wierdest questions that I would've not thought of in their positions but as a student I could see how knowing ahead of time would've been helpful.

Go for what is in your heart, and choose what would bring the best outcomes for your (your childs) future.

Choosing the right college for you is one of the hardest decisions a person has to make in their life and my best advice is to take your time and really look at what you want in a college. Many factors play into picking a college like size, extra-curricular activities, and diversity of the student bodies and faculty. It is a good idea to research universities online and print to pick a few that you want to visit. Most colleges offer some sort of guided tour which will show you the campus, but it is good to spend some time with a current student if at all possible, to see what happens after class. Some colleges are better suited towards some careers, so if you have an idea of what you want to study, you can search colleges that are best suited for that area of study.

Don't pass judements on a school until you visit it. Be sure to speak to a student on campus to get his/her perspective on their college experience; no one knows a college/university like a student does.

Make sure it is the right fit for you and enjoy college but study hard.

Although the words "applying to college" may seem stressful, overwhelming and frightening, the result of applying, getting accepted and ultimately attending the perfect college for you is worth every moment of the pressure. My best advice for picking the right school is very simple, when the potential student visits the campus, he/she needs to listen to his/her intution. The moment I stepped on my now college's campus my Junior year of high school I new this was where I needed to be. It seems too simple to be true, but it is not, standing and looking around when you visit a college is the best thing you can do. Once you are attending his/her perfect school, the most important thing I can say for making the most of the experience if the be his/herself. Let loose and stop worrying about what others think, take the classes you like and not what is popular. Join the clubs that seem interesting to you personally. Hang out with the people you can relate to and stop worrying about popularity. College exists for you to find yourself, so do not let others opinions get in the way.

Look. Look. Look. Go visit as many colleges and universities as possible to discover what type of campus and experience will suit you best!

Choosing the right college can be difficult. It's something that both the student and his or her parents should take part in and take seriously. In the end, there has to be a balance between what a family can afford, a place where the student feels comfortable and can take pride in calling their school, an academic environment that fits well with the student's own academic personality and goals, and somewhere that a parent feels comfortable sending their child. When trying to make the most of the college experience, it is important to put yourself out there and try new things and meet new people. I am a more quiet and reserved person and the beginning of college was a little bit rough because I didn't reach out to the great community around me. As I became more comfortable I got involved in more activities and found more friends and now I would never think about going to college anywhere else. Most colleges do have a place for everyone, even if it takes you a little while to find your niche. Just do what makes you happy and find the balance between work and play. GO BLUE!

Every college isn't for everyone. I knew that the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor was right for me as soon as I stepped on the campus. I felt like it was where I belonged. You have to go where you feel most comfortable. The first few weeks of school I was not enjoying college as much as I thought I would. I soon figured out it was because I was not making the most of my college experience. The friends you make and what activities you choose to be involved in can really help your experience a lot. Therefore, my advice is to get involved, stay focused and enjoy it! Those four years will probably be the best four years of your life and they go by entirely too fast.

Visit the campus, talk to students, and sit in on classes. Try to get the feel of the school and when you get the feeling as though you belong... then that school is yours. It's a strong emotion when you realize that you have found the college of your dreams! The sense of pride that arrises when you say which school you'll be attending is incredible. In the beginning, it may be confusing and very much different from the juvenile years of high school; however, it is the time of new changes! You will meet amazing people, make friends for life, and learn of the endless possibilities available in this world. Try out new things! Step out of the box and be bold. College is the time to truly find out more of yourself because you are independent for the first time: away from parents and past restraints, you are truly free and will learn much about yourself as long as you pay attention. It's a start of a new chapter in your life, so enjoy!

Apply to a lot of schools and learn what you can about them from both biased and unbiased sources. Once you have done some reaserch, visit the schools and while you are on campus, try to take in the experience instead of hitting all the sights on your list like a tourist. Remember, you are going to be living here for 4 years. The school's atmosphere should be comfortable and you should be able to find a feeling of home while you are on campus. Give your decision some time but once you make it stand by it. don't even begin to considering transfering until after you have spent at least an entire semester at yor origional choice. Most importantly find a place that feels right for you...you'll know it when you get there.

I would tell them to take several campus tours before you enroll. Personally, I only took one campus tour and, luckily, that was good enough for me. However, if I had taken another, I would have learned more about the school before I enrolled instead of figuring everything out myself the first day of classes. College is only what you make it. If you choose to live your four years at a university stressed and depressed, that is the way it will be. If you decide to party all day and night instead of doing what you came there for, then there is no one to blame but yourself. Experiences are valuable, and you should cherish them.

It is important to not only go to a school that allows you to grow into what you want to study but, to grow in ways that will allow you to grow as an adult. Parents don't send your kid's to a school because it offers the cheapest tuition. The times are tough but it is not right to sacrafice your kid's education or future. Choose a school that interests your kid and allows them to grow into adults. To the students, you need to get out of the dorm and meet new people. It is important to socialize with others but also balance your social life with school. Remember that your at college to get an education, so it is important to focus on acedemics when it counts. Also, try to get involved with the school itself. When going to a big school it can become overwhelming but, finding a place inside the university can make you feel apart of it.

When it comes to finding the right college, my only advice is to go wherever it is you want to go. it shouldnt matter which one have the best programs or lowest cost. If you want to go somewhere, just go and do your best and do whatever it takes to get in there. To make the most of your experience in collge, there are only two things that I can think of. First, put great emphasis on your studies. That is the priority and it should come before anything else. After all, schools accept you on the basis that you can be a great student there and it should be your mission to live up to their expectations. Second, just get out there and have fun and mke friends. College without friends is no fun at all. Get involved in activities and be open and social. This is the place where you can make lifelong friends that you otherwise wouldnt have. In my first year I didnt do either of these things and it feels like I wasted a year so please focus on studies and be soical and college will be the best time of your life.

Take time to explore the undergraduate experience - find out what current undergrads say about the school environment, teachers, classes, and living. One of the most important things you can do to make sure that the college is a proper fit is to visit the campus when classes are in session. Stay overnight and sample a few campus social activities. If you are dead-set on a particular field of study, make sure that it is offered by your school. But still keep some room for change and growth - most students change their major multiple times before finally deciding. And don't rush! You want to pick the right school the first time.

Visit the college and find a place where the student feels comfortable. Also to the student: pick where you want to go, not where you feel pressured to go! My parents didnt want me to attend Michigan because of the financial situation. However I went and I am SO glad I did.

You have to make sure your personality will fit in with the type of school and make sure there will be enough to do to keep you occupied at school.

I understand that finding a college that is right for you can sometimes seem very difficult and stressful, but it really isn't. The first step that every student should take is to decide whether they want to stay in-state or out-of-state. Once that decision is made, the rest is a piece of cake! For example, if you decide to attend a college in Michigan, go on the internet and search for schools in Michigan that seem like a good pick. And finally, visit all the schools that you are interested in. After these visitations, it will be very easy to finally choose the right school. Visiting campus will give you the chance to explore the learning community and decide if it is right for you. It is crucial to not forget that you are in college for one good reason and that is to further your education. For this reason, I recommend to take advantage of all the resources that your school provides. If you need help, go to office hours or ask for a tutor! Your professors want you to succeed, but everything is in your hands!

Choose a college that is known for many different areas of study. That way, the student will get a great education in whatever field he or she chooses. Also, make sure the school has plenty of extracurricular activities available. Involvement in these activities yields friendships, cultural acceptance, social skills, and more experience for a job application.