University of North Alabama Top Questions

Parents should allow their childern to make the utimate decision. It's your child who has to attend the university , not you. If you truly want them to be happy, the choice needs to be theirs.

Do your research and take plenty of campus tours and go to as many on campus events before you actually enroll as is possible. To make the most of your college experience you absolutely have to be involved on campus even if it's only in one or two things you'll really enjoy yourself more because you'll be apart of a group and you won't be bored as much.

The best way to finding the right college is try to attent the college before you go there, as in if you know somebody there go stay with them for a couple of days, check out the campus activities, the classes, and whatever else your interested in. Almost like a preview but your getting a little more. Money is the biggest concern so as long as your willing to sacrifice what you like for cost then go for it.

New high school graduates often base their college choices upon where their friends are going. This is not a good thing, because this is the time when the student should be learning how to live on their own and develop their own sense of self. Depending on the individual, I would definitely make sure that the school has a safe environment with lots of lighting, great financial aid and a knowledgeable and friendly staff (you will be spending lots of time in the admissions/financial aid office). My experience is that you should encourage them to join lots of extra-curricular activities as long as they do not let it affect their studies of course! I was a Majorette in the band at UNA and I made the best friends I will ever have! Teachers also recognize those that are involved in extra-curricular activities and they like that you are trying to make a difference on-campus as well as off! Don't worry about what everyone is doing on the weekends, make sure you have your schoolwork done first!!!

Start looking at colleges at least by you Jr. year in high school. Look at a variety of different schools. Some that you are interested in to some that just look like fun. Do all the research you can about each school that you are considering to go to. Call the school and make an appoinment to go vist the school and take a tour. Attend any preview days that the schools have to offer. Ask as many questions that you can think of and pick up any information that you can find while you are touring the campus of the college. Ask students that are attending the college what is their favorite thing about the college and something that they would like to change or do different. then compare what each college has to offer you (highly ranked in you major, a scholarship that you would qualify for, etc.) Look at the size of college that would be best for you. Know how far from home you want to go off to school or if you want to go off at all. See if that college offers the major that you are going to persue.

Finding the right college is not easy. The first ones to consider should be in your line of taste whether it's conservative or liberal, Christian or athiest, etc. Making the most of college is easy if you put studies ahead of social life and try your hardest on all your projects and homework.

Visit as many colleges as you can. Pick the one that makes you feel most at home and hold the best program for you major.

I would advise those choosing a college to make a list of what they want out of college in regards to education, campus, and staff. Then take that list and go on a road trip to those who closely match your ideal college. Remember why you are at college and don't get caught up in stress or parties. Stay true to your future and remember the campus is there for you. The staff is being paid by you. You are giving money in exchange for their knowledge and experience, so make the most of your money.

I think that i would tell people to make sure you take a tour of the school you are attending even if you take more than one tour. You should think about what you are looking for in a school. For instance, do you like a large campus or a smaller campus, do you like large classes or smaller, does the school have a major you might be interested in, and how far away from home do you want to be.

Go where you want to go not what ever is closest to home. You can only have this experience once, and you dont want to wish you had done things differently.