University of San Francisco Top Questions

You should really go visit the campus and talk to current students and recent graduates.

When I entered USF as a freshman, I wanted to become a dentist. Like many other freshmen, I attended college to just to get a good job. Nw a junior, I realize the changes in my life because of college. I currently major in Biology, but I took up a minor in Chemistry after taking a fascinating organic chemistry lab class. I then double minored in Business, thinking it would be good for starting my own practice as a dentist-- one of my classes led to the possibility of becoming a real estate agent. Even my extracurriculars opened me up! I founded the USF Hawaiian Ensemble-- my leadership in planning fundraisers and hula performances now leads me to a possible career in events management. I made the best of friends, some from as far away as India and Japan; I even met the love of my life in college.. The bottom line: choose a college that will take you out of your comfort zone and allow you to experience things you've never done before-enjoy college, it's not only an accelerated path to your future, it's also a time to live independently and learn without bounds.

I would say that it is really important to base your college choice on a career that is interesting and exciting, and to really heavily examing whether that school gives internship/ job training experience while in school. I think it is really important to have some idea of what you want to do before committing to a 4 year university and spending tons of money because I have friends who went to college and decided 3 years into their education that they were actually interested in a different field. I wasn't positive when I graduated high school, so I attended city college and did well while exploring career options, and by the time I had decided what career I really wanted, I had enough credits and a great GPA which enabled me to transfer into the nursing program that most appealed to me. Definitely think about city college if you're not sure what you want to do, it's a great option that saves lots of money.

In my opinion, students must study hard now especially English language. Think carefuly before make a decision to choose the college.

I think it's really important to pick a college or University that really represents your core values and implements those into your education. Once you answer those and stay true to why you are pursuing a college education, it really lays the foundation for everything else you deem important. Sure your education is important but realistically they are all very similar.

I can't really give advice for picking a college, I already knew I wanted to go to the University of San Francisco the second I heard of it. However, I do have something to say about the college experience. Some people think that the biggest part of going to college is finally moving out of the home and becoming an adult, and part of becoming an adult is choosing what is best for yourself. I changed my major four times before I settled on Graphic Design, and my final choice did NOT go well with the parents. To the parents, I know that all you want for your child is to be happy and to be able to take care of him/herself in the future and if what makes them happy does not agree with you a little show of concern is fine. To the lucky soon to be college students, do not take your future education for granted, there are tons of people out there who applied and did not get in and to fail or barely pass is a slap in the school's and denied applicants face's.

Always choose what is best for the student. Pick a school where you know is convenient and an easy area to live in. Make sure to focus on your future at all times. Success is achieved through hard work and perserverence. You will succeed if you strive for it. Extra curricular activities help ease the stress from your workload.

Look at plenty of colleges ahead of time and spend some time in the cafeteria--you'll see students' general mood. Don't expect your experience to be like that of your other friends back home or like anything you've seen in movies or TV. Don't be afraid to give your college a chance (everyone will feel awkward and lonely at first.)

Go away to college. I made the mistake of staying in the same city I grew up in and living at home with my parents. If you can afford to go elsewhere and explore another place, do it. It's a serious growing experience and you'll learn so much about yourself and who you are. Plus, you'll have a lot more freedom and will enjoy your four years (or more!) a lot more this way.

Make sure the college has a program to cater to your needs.