University of North Florida Top Questions

when looking for the right college i would suggest looking at the advising and tutoring offices. make sure to look though a course catalog to see the variety of classes offered. always ask any questions you may have. find out what kind of extra-curricular activites are offered as well as clubs. if interested ask professors about any research or volunteer/intern work available. the more experience you have, the better for your career. if your worried about tutition, go talk to the finacial aid office. there is always money available, sometimes you just have to ask for it personally. it is best to sign up for classes as early as possible. even if the right classes are still open they may not work well with your schedule if you wait until the last minute. i would strongly suggest going to the school's orientation week held before your first semester. most of the questions you may have will certainly be answered there. during any part of you college experience, never hesitate to ask any questions you may have. you will never know if you do not ask.

Ask as many questions as possible while researching the schools that you are interested in. Make sure you are prepared. Be outgoing and willing to get involved. Live on campus atleast for your freshmen year. It allows you to get to know people, make friends, and be more involved. Stay on top of your school work; your education is the reason why you are at college.

Make sure that you turoughly research your school or schools of choice before you apply and/or accept to go there.

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Make sure that the school is one that is well rounded. The college should have things that not only interest your child but challenge them academically. Be sure that your child is ready for the college experience and that they can handle the workload and have fun while in the college with the different extra curicular activities.

I would strongly reccommend that parents and their children tour a wide variety of colleges before settling on one. I know that there are some students who have had dream schools their entire lives, and undeniably there are parents who push their children to make choices that aren't entirely their own (e.g., the parent's alma mater). The choice ultimately needs to be up to the student entering college. I would advise that you take into consideration such things as financial aid and scholarships, academic programs offered, the size of the student body and classes, and the availability and quality of housing both on and off campus. You won't be able to make the most out of your college experience unless you are happy with the college that you have chosen to attend. I have come to realize that college is what you make of it. I have had to learn to balance my academics with my social life, and while it is difficult to do sometimes, it's important not to lose focus of why you are in college- to learn and to become the best version of yourself as possible. Enjoy it while you can!

Not to pick a school based on social enviorments.

students: Go where you feel comfortable. Not where your parents would prefer you to go. This is your life.

After completeing 2 years of college at the Univerity of Norht Florida, I am happy that I picked this school to experience college life. Now for my advice to parents or students that are currently looking for the right college, I believe it is a process that takes some time to find the right college. My advice is to start looking for colleges now and make a list of about 5 that you would mostly likely want to go. Remember, its not about picking the biggest party school but a school that will give you the greatest opportunity to learn and meet new people. In addition to that, start applying for scholarships to help pay for the college of your choice. I believe by doing these thing early, you will get a considerable head start for picking the right college for you. Again, I stress picking a college that's not the biggest or most expensive, but a college that gives you the best chance to learn and become involved on campus.

I would advise parents and students to chose a college that fits their own personal goals and needs. Choose a college that has a strong focus in whatever field you are interested in. Ask former and current students about the quality of the education received at the school. Students should figure out if they prefer smaller or larger University settings because if they are comfortable feel their needs are being met, they are going to be better eqipped to succeed. Above all, students and parents should not choose a collge based on only one criteria, it is a combination of factirs that leads to a successful college transition. Be aware of these things, and choose wisely with them in mind.