University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Top Questions

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.