University of New Haven Top Questions

I would recommend that the student put together a list of about 10 schools together that they're interested in. Then, the student should go online to get more information. Most schools have their clubs, sports teams, and organizations listed online, along with all of the different majors. Those are important factors when making a decision of what school you want to attend. The people you meet through sports and clubs will be your friends; you share an interest, and it's good to know people outside of your major. Your friends make the college experience better. I recommend the student selects a school with 2 majors that interest them. Some people change their major, so it's good to have a fallback at the school you're already attending. Financial aid is important. The less money you have to pay back, the better. I would recommend a smaller school over a larger school; students receive more individual attention, and it makes learning easier when you feel you can communicate with your professors if you need help. I like being able to go and talk to my teachers outside of class if I need to or want to.

Picking a college is a tough decision. In any life a person is going to have what if's. What if I went to this school over this school. Students, no matter where they go are going to have withdrawals from the life that he/she knew. The best I can say is go with your gut, and most of all if you're an athlete, go with the school that best fits to what major you have in mind. Injuries can occur in sports, and can cause an interruption in your goals. I chose I school based on my major even though I was offered a Div I scholarship, and I do have my what if's, but I chose a school that is strong in my major, which no matter what injury, I will have a Degree in my major. For parents: I know it's going to be tough seing your babies go away, but your children will be calling, even if it's just for money.

A college experience should broaden horizons. The right college would not only encourage you to grow as a person, but also prepare one with a life skill as well.

Students should think about what they want to do; what they want to major in. They should fully understand what that major is about and what jobs it can lead to. Students should then look for schools that are considered strong for that major. The most important piece of advice i could give is find an average student who goes to that school and ask him what he thinks, and whether or not he would recommend it.

The only piece of advice I would give is to choose your college soley on your own needs. A college should'nt be chosen based on friendships and parties and other factors that dont promote an effective education.

I would tell the parents that they should search for schools such as UNH that offer a lot of finacial aid. I would tell the students that they should really be serious about attending college and not take there education for granted because many kids are not afforded the chance. All in all, I would tell them to start searching ealry and take all factors into considerationsuch as, campus housing, tuition of course, professors, job placement, and campus safety.

Go where you are comfortable

the most important thing to do when picking a school is to actually visit the school. It's amazing how many people don't even visit the school they end up going to. durring this visit, ask to take a tour of the campus and see what it has to offer. Make sure you see everything from the dorms to the classrooms. It is important to keep in mind that you could be spending the next four years of your life at this place. Also, while you take a tour of the campus look at how the students interact with each other and how the professors interact with the students. one of the most important things you can do (after the tour is over) is take a student who is in the area aside and ask him or her a few questions. Keep in mind that the people giving the tours of the campus are only going to show you the possitive things. So, ask the student you pull aside what he or she honestly thinks of the campus. Remember to ask questions in all areas from night life to acedemics because four years id a long time.

Definitely look at all the possibilities. Don't just look in one region or one state, look all over. You may miss out by not looking all over.

If I were to offer my advice to my parents on selecting the appropriate college I would say choose a college that best suits your personality and needs. Find several colleges that offer the program for your field of study and decide which one would you be most comfortable with attending. The campus life has a substantial effect on study habits and learning processes. That is to say, a busy campus could distract disciplined students whereas a quieter campus would allow a student to perform at their best because they have complete focus. After narrowing the choices down to 2 or 3 colleges, the next step is to visit those colleges in person to get a feel for what it is like to be on campus. Tour the buildings, spectate the classes in session, and most of all determine whether or not the college connects with your personality. When choosing the right college to make the most of your college experience the most important factor is finding a college that makes you feel at home while offering highly beneficial courses.