University of Nevada-Reno Top Questions

Reasearch schools thoroughly online before diciding to visit. This can narrow your choices down. Online resources are the best help for finding a school.

I would recommend intensive research and patience when trying to find the right college. Choosing a college can and will be very stressful for the students and parents. You want to make the right decision because this determines your future and that is a very important thing. Considering it's resources is also very important. Financial matters play a huge role in determining what college you might attend, but also seeing what is has to offer is a big step. Different colleges have different programs and have different graduate opportunities and that is also something to consider. Picking a college might seem like it will be one of the most difficult decisions in your life, but in all reality it is what you make of it. You are going to get so much more out of college if you put in everything you have. Having a balanced lifestyle along with your study hours is very important too! If you get involved and try your hardest, you will surely succeed in everything you do! Your college experience is defintely what you make of it!

My advice for students and parents when choosing a college is not to be swayed by the schools' prestige. In high school, I had no idea where I wanted to go but as my other friends were going to Berkeley or Georgetown, I thought that everyone would look up to me if I went to as school with a good name as well. To be honest, people probably would look up to me if I got into Stanford... but that is not the most important thing. I go to Nevada and I have had a blast ever since I arrived! The way to make the most of your college experience is to get involved, no matter where you are. Look into the school's extra-curricular activities, join a club, and go to the events that their student governement puts on. It is a great way to meet new people and make life long friends. Education is what you make of it, so whether you are at Harvard or at a community college, learn what you can... dedicate yourself to your field of study, and get out there and have fun! You only get to be in college once!

Look for a college that offers what you are looking for - this applies to extra-curricular activities as well as majors and classes. Finding where you belong is a huge part of the college experience, and college goes beyond taking classes and graduating. Going to a university should be more about receiving a piece of paper at the end of four years. Look for clubs and organizations that interest you, talk to former students, email professors and university administration... make your voice heard! Choose a campus where you can make a difference, meet new people, and stand out on your own. Live on campus and visit the residence halls. Attend university events before you are an official student. Grab your parents and go for a walk on campus. Don't rule out local colleges because they are close to home. Don't go where all of your friends are going. College is your time to shine, your place to grow as an individual. It's your choice. It's your education. It's your life, so make it whatever you want it to be.

Finding the right college is like taking a big first step. It can be exciting, scary, and important. That first step is what you need to accomplish before you can make the most of your college experience. In order to make this decision, you should make a pros and cons list, which is a list of good and bad aspects, of the prospective colleges you have in mind. Take a closer look at the schools with a high amount of pros. If you can afford it, travel to the schools and take a tour both inside and outside of the campus. Make sure you are comfortable with the school and its location. The next step should be clear, pick a college. Now you are ready to begin your college experience. Having an open mind is important in making the most of your college experience. Soon you will be trying new things, making new friends, and building new memories. Keep that mind open and don't forget the main reason you are attending college, which is for knowledge and a degree.

You have to get to a campus that feels like home to you when you first get there. You do a little research and know that it is where you want to be and that you will belong there.

The most important part of the college experience is getting involved. Your college experience is what you make it. The more on-campus events you go to, whether it be an athletic event, book reading, Guitar Hero tournament, lecture, movie, concert, mechanical bull riding competition, BBQ, Homecoming or anything else that interests you, will make your experience richer. Make sure that your university of choice cares about their students. To find the right college, investigate the student government and read their campus newspaper. That will tell you the most about the university because it is information concerning current students and what is going on on-campus, good or bad.

Don't be afraid to try something new.

People are often surprized when they hear me say that in-state tuition ruined my life. Truly, it is a bold statement. However, when I selected my college I made the mistake of allowing myself to be lured into attending a school that is academically disatisfying, and socially disconnected. The lesson to learn from my mistake is simple: you get what you pay for. I encourage all who apply for college to do so with boldness and bravery. Do not allow yourself to be intimidated by a school's challenging reputation, or dissuaded by its price tag. The cliche that an education is priceless is true. Remember that you are not paying for a degree. That is only a piece of paper. You are paying for an education. You are paying for knowledge, experience, growth, and oportunity. Never underestimate the value of an education from a serious university that is more qualified to provide all of these things. It is often said that an education is an investment. Like any investment, the initial sacrifice may seem overwhelming, but in the end you are rewarded with a return far greater than what you gave up.

Do your research and narrow down schools that interest you. after doing this, make sure to visit the ones you are seriously into, if you step on campus and think, why did i want to go here, then the school isnt for you. if you step on campus and think and you could definately fit in there, then that is a definate measuring tool. then, when at school, talk to people that you are sitting next to you in class, especially in classes that pertain to your major or a subject of interest. that way you can form study groups and possibly make new friends. also get involved, find something you are passionate about, whether it be politics or your religion or whateever and find a club or sport you like and join. thats teh great thing about college, you can meet a bunch of people with different perspectives and maybe find something you never thought of before.