University of New Orleans Top Questions

About 50 percent of what I learned in college was not in the classroom, rather it was from the people I interacted with and the adventures that we had together. It is important for students and parents to consider the cultural diversity of the college and its location. If young students are given the opportunity to interact with people who have different views than themselves, they will further expand their knowledge of their own beliefs as well as others. It is also important to choose a school that strongly supports creativity and critical thinking. Anyone can memorize facts, but only those who have been challenged in the clasroom and beyond can apply those facts to demanding, real-life situations. It is important that faculty use discussion, field trips, and critical thinking projects to educate their students about how the information they learn can be applied and made useful. Overall, ranking is not all its cracked up to be. A student should decide on a college based on its ability to offer new, exciting experiences and to challenge the student's thinking skills.

Find the college you want to attend and stick with that choice. When you are in college, make time to study and GO TO CLASS. It is very important that you don't miss class.

I would suggest that you really look at the school. Do research and make sure you visit the school while students are in attendance.

Finding the right college depends on the individual. To make the most of it, join clubs that interest you, talk to your fellow students, and be sure to study, study, study (its better and less stressful to feel prepared, trust me)!!

let the student choose. be very outgoing and make as many new friends as you can. dont forget about your schoolwork.

Visit the college and see first hand what goes on there. Follow your dreams and all will fall into place.

Choose a career idea, then set your on-campus expectations. The college will fall into your qualifications. There are tons of colleges to choose from.

I would tell them that its best to do research on student involvement on campus, teacher ratings, class sizes, and other things that the student feels is important

Let your children attend

First, narrow down your area of interest and research college options that match your area of interest. Secondly, talk to people in the occupation in which you are interested to see how they got there, what they would reccommend, and what, if any mistakes they may have made along the way, so that you may avoid those. Most importantly, make sure you are absolutley ready and committed to college, otherwise it will be a waste of time and money. Once you've determined that you are indeed ready, formulate a study plan. Designate specific study/review times and don't forget to allow for some leisure time. It's equally important to have decompression time so that you may re-charge your mental battery and study more effectively. Lastly, enjoy this time and take full advantage of the opportunities availble to you. Make the most of your learning experience!