University of Nebraska-Lincoln Top Questions

Look for collagees that best suit you

follow you gut and heat.

Visit and make sure you know you like it before making your decision,

I believe it is important to understand yourself and the lifestyle that you desire, that makes you happy, to find the right college. If you are a very social person and are open to meeting a variety of people and learning different cultures, a large college many be right for you, as then you will intermix and get involved the various activities. But if you like smaller groups of people you know personally on a day to day basis, a small college would better suit you. There is no right answer for any two people. What is inmportant though is to always try to make the large community a small community, by joining group, or finding an area you will get involved in. Regardless of the size of the school, we all want to have friends and be with people who have common interests. We need to know there are freinds we can trust, study with, and share our life with, lonliness in college sets a person up for failure. Think about who you are, what you desire, and just start looking at colleges. Then when you deceide, get involved and enjoy the best years of your life.

I would tell parents to support their children and let them select where they want to go to school. I would also encourage students to be there for their children whenever they need them; many students get caught up in the college-lifestyle and forget about home for the first bit of time when being on their own. At some point, most students are hit with homesickness and just need love. I would tell students to go on as many college visits as possible, and check out every school you have any interest in attending. Most importantly, make the most of your time in college; do not get tied down and miss out on all the wonderful opportunities available. Get out. Make friends. Live the life you love.

The most important thing to remember is that picking a college is very hard and should be taken very seriously and not done quickly. Take a campus tour! It's really the best way for you to get a 'feel' of the campus and to see if this really is the place for you. Get involved as soon as you can! This not only looks good on your resume but it also gives you a chance to meet all kinds of people on campus. Don't get too stressed out on school. Although this is what we're here for, make sure to take time out to make new friends and to make life-long friends and memories. Have fun, study hard and become the best you can be!

Would strongly reccommend weighing all your school options, talk with current students about their expirience, visit the city/town for a few days to get a feel for what the city/town is like. Additionally, it is important to evaluate the services the university has to offer you.

Take the time to go on a campus visit and actually talk with students, not just your tour guide. Research the different classes, majors, extracurricular activities, and organizations before choosing a college.

Really study the campus to find out what it truly has to offer. Dont choose a campus because of everyone else, choose a school that your interested in, and want to go to. Parents should support their children in the decision they make, while providing a more adult perspective. My parents really helped me in choosing a school that was right for me, and I really thank them for that. It was a big decision to choose Nebraska, and move here from Florida. So all in all, make sure its the right place for you.

The most important thing for students and parents to do would be to go on a campus tour of possible school choices. On the tour talk to students about what they like and dislike about the school, professors, and facilities on/off campus. Another thing to remember when looking for the right school for you is look at class/campus sizes and compare with what kind of learning environment you need to learn best. In order to make the most of a college experience, I would recommend that students get involved as much as possible, without giving up on academic responsibilities. It is important to get out and socialize with friends, but remember to be responsible. I would recommend that students stay in a dorm for the first year of college, to increase the interaction between themselves and other college students who are in the same situation. Getting involved in hall government is also a great way to make your college experience more exciting and worthwhile. Government allows for students not only to get involved with campus activities, but also allows for students to make changes to their campus. The key to a great college experience is getting involved.

Make sure the college offers a variety of extra curricular activities if you are interested in meeting others and being involved.

Find a place where you are comfortable. Visiting the campus is of utmost importance in order to learn about the campus climate first-hand. When visiting, observe relationships, how people interact, and the overall attitudes on campus. Don't forget that it is important to find a college that has everything you need at your disposal. Lastly, believe in giving an institution a chance. Don't jump to conclusions to fast, because going to college will be an initial shock, but it is easy to get used to. You will be surprised at how many friends you make and how school pride escalates over the semesters. Be ready for great opportunity!

Even if you have a "dream" school, look at other places. I had no desire at all to go to UNL, but my mother encouraged me to just take a tour of campus. I ended up taking her advice and absoultely loving the University. Now, a year and a half later, I have met some of the best friends I have ever had and the man of my dreams. I am thankful that I gave the University a chance.

Be ready to study. hard. and have great time management skills.

Go with your instincts.

trust your gut. if a place feels like home, go there. if it feels awkward, don't. and parents, let your child choose!!

Do your research. Check the statistics of the school, the size, location, cost, majors and minors offered, amount of research done, sports, activities and organizations. Look for things you know you want and some that you think you might be interested in. Also go vist the campus during the school year and get a tour, see how you like the campus and how it feels to walk around with all the people there. Do your research on the town/city where the school is located and the weather in the area. Those make a difference. If you don't like winter, do go somewhere where you will be unhappy and freezing 4 months out of the school year. It all comes down to what you want out of it, and how much you are able to find out before you start.

Look at and compare several schools before deciding on one you will attend. Make sure it has everything you want in your college experience.

Remember that you aren't just at college to learn a trade, you are there to become an adult and learn about responsibility and real life. Take every opportunity you have to grow as a person. Don't get too caught up in your major and remember that it's okay to be unsure of things! Take your time and try to have some fun along the way.

Visit the college ahead of time and meet with professors.