University of North Alabama Top Questions

To choose the right school for you ask yourself are you easily distracted from school work? Do you value your social life over your classwork? Do you know what you want to do with your life? My advice would be if you are very social, but have your priorities in line I would attend a bigger college that you have your heart set on. Do not let your friends talk you into going with them because you will always have them as your friends and will meet new people and have new fun experiences. If you are like me and worried about how you are going to pay for the college of your choice there are a lot of grants, scholarships, and student loans available to help financially. Attending college is a one in a lifetime opportunity to improve your education and experience the world and to grow as an individual. If you have the chance to go to college do not pass you by you will regret it. The experiences you have will make you, who you are today and build a the framework for a wonderful career through the education you obtained at the university you choose.

When graduating out of high school and its your senior year, you look for a college that is going to best suit you and your parents. You want to make sure that you're going to have the college experiance but also maintain your grades and meet new friends. In my case University of North Alabama (UNA) was the best choice for me. Its some what of a large college which means few parties and more studying. The teachers and advisors at UNA are there to help you and makse sure that everything you need for college and are trying pursue in college is there for you. UNA would be the best college for anyone that wants to have the college experiance, meet friends that are frinedly, and teachers/advisors that are willing to help you strive for your goal in life when you graduate and are in the real world.

It is important to know what you want to study before you start. That way you can find the college that offers that program. Then you can choose the school that fits into your price range. Once you find the right college and begin your studies, do your best to make good grades and to stay on top of things. However, make sure that you have room in your life for other things as well. Try to make the most of the experience, and let Jesus be your focus through it all.

When you are searching for the right college or university to attend make sure that you can recieve some finanicial assistance. Some other things to consider, college offer on or off campus living, meal plan, and what programs do they offer? You should also look at the community surrounding the college or university.

Do not choose a school for social reasons. Choose the school that you will be the most sucessful in, but do consider social factors (just do not make that the sole reason of your choice).

I wouldn't tell anyone how to live in college but to experience college with an open mind. Time in college will be an experience to learn how one will be able to live in the world with out any holding your hand. I would tell the parents not worry about their sons or daughter because they have to let them make their own mistakes and learned how to solve them by themselves only to have the parents help when its an extremely situation. I would tell a student coming in to college to live their life the fullest while their because this is an experience that will open their minds to difficult situations but they will have to learn how to live with it. Don't make a big situation about finding the correct college to go into just find a college that you will feel comfortable to live in and willing to spend your life their for the next four years. College will help you make who you are before starting your career in life.

Do a lot of research and make sure that the school fits both your personal and educational needs.

One do not rush into making a decision on which college to attend right away. Two go to the college and talk to as many students as possible. Three visit as many class rooms as possible. Fourth try and talk to alumni if at all possible.

Go where you want to go to college. You will only be happy if you are where you're meant to be. Don't neglect the importance of studies to go where the social scene you want is at. Be involved in your student government or other clubs to get to know students and faculty. You will do a lot better in classes if you know your professor by showing up for class and going to their office with any questions. I think it is important to meet and hang out with people from your classes. This way, you can make study groups and have fun while working! The key to being successful in college is balance between fun and academic, studying and relaxing, working and playing.

Go where you feel you could see yourself comfortably at this time next year when you're in college. If you could see yourself there, then that's where you belong.

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.