University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Top Questions

Don't take any opportunity for granted. Take advantage of every resource your school has to offer. Build relationships with your favorite professors and let them guide you in your class choices and career opportunities.

Students should do alot of research to see if the school has the programs and the degree the student wants, afterall they will be spending the next 4 to 5 years there. Make sure you visit and enjoy the atmosphere!

When searching for the premier college, parents and students ought to keep in mind that each school has the potential to be the best four years of one's life, as long as one is willing to explore all possibilities offered by the school. However, there are specifics that do foster both scholastic and social achievement that certain schools offer and others don't. Sports fans should go to a school where athletics are cumbersome because they will feel happy, have social opportunities, and feel relaxed and comforted by something familiar. People who like to explore and are innovative should go to a school where research is available in order to learn better and meet people with similar interests. As long as there is that single comfort at college, any troubles are adventitiously diminished. A student shouldn't go to a school because it is what others want or because they think it is going to look good on a resume. Every college offers something different to each individual that attends, so being positive about whatever school one attends guarantees an enjoyable experience.

Make sure you go to a school that fits your needs both academically and socially. Big schools offer a lot of concentrations and career paths but no one will be there to guide you - you have to be ready to make hard decisions and take care of yourself. Smaller schools may only excel in certain fields and offer less research and career opportunities. The first semester may be one of the hardest on someone mentally, emotionally, and academically, but surviving it and learning from one's mistakes makes one so much stronger in the end.

Make sure you visit the campus first. If you don't feel at home on the campus, then the school isn't right for you. Also, know your learning style. Make sure your school provides classes that suite you and your style of learning.

Like the school you get into, and you'll have lots of fun learning and meeting new people. The world is way too huge for you to think you're stuck somewhere. Enjoy.

go visit for a weekend, and stay in the dorms with a friend. go out, have a good time, see if you can make friends that weekend, if you can you're golden

Please research not only the school's academic ranking , it is important that the school has a competitive department for the major your child is interested in. Have your child ultimately pick the school because if they are unhappy then it reflects poorly on their grades!

There are many different things to consider when searching for just the right college. First of all, it's important to decide how far away from home you want to live. Personally, I wanted to be atleast a couple of hours away, but still wanted to live in state. So that narrowed down my options a little bit. One of the most important things when choosing a college is the education that it will provide for you. It was helpful for me that I knew my major already because I was able to research that particular program and it's benefits for me. The campus environment is also very important. There are many different campus styles and you just need to visit a few and decide which you like best. In order to make the most out of your college experience, you have to go in with an open mind. There are so many things to do and numerous opportunities for students at every campus. By just going to class, going back to your dorm and studying, you won't get the full college experience. It is important to try your best to get out on campus and get involved.