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.