Barry University Top Questions

Make sure the price and place is right!!!!!

I would advise first and foremost to go for what you think is right for you and not for what your parents think or what they want for you. It's good to shop around for schools as well and not settle for the first one you see or the first one that accepts you because you never know if your dream school is just the next one on your list to check out. Check out their program for whatever it is that you are going to study and check their success rate in this area. Financial aid is also important in selecting the school as well as actual tuition required for the school. You also want to visit the school before hand to gauge the environment since a school might be right for you on paper,but you might not feel comfortable in the actual environment. And then theres the miscallaneous stuff that might apply to you like meal plans and on campus living, you'll have to compare those if they apply to you. What I think is the most important is how you feel on the campus; if it feels right,nothing else matters.

If able live with family while you are in school. This will lessen your stress of work and bring the family together.

To parents I would say be more involved in helping your child to choose a college/university that they will be attending for the next 4 years. It is a critical decision and it is one that needs to be taken seriously. Speak to your child about the dangers that may be present and offer encouraging words/advice. Help keep them on track and try not to always be so stern and such a critic without solutions. For a student, I would say be focused on what is important in life. Do not apply to only one college that you find interesting but to many that you believe offers the best path for your career choice. Keep in mind of the environment, the diversity, and amount of activities available on campus that can help you live comfortably and not depressed or have you feeling deprived of a wonderful college experience. College can be fun but you are respponsible for what you make of it. If you fall off-track, don't wait too long to pick yourself back up. Have fun but study hard!

For parents, I would advise them to not get over involved with their children's college decision, every student should attend a college or university because THEY want to not because of influence. For students, DO NOT disregard a college because it is too far away from home. College has been one of the best experiences of my life and I am over 1,000 miles away. Also, dont apply to a college just because it is well known, look long and hard and find a college or university that is right for you. You may not know a lot about it but if you research and after you attend orientation its an almost guaruntee that you love it . I had never heard of Barry University but I love it here, it's the most cultural and racial diverse school in the country and has amazing NCAA teams. Finally, ALWAYS keep prices in mind, although loans are available, look for colleges and universities in your price range. It's much easier to transfer to a college once you've established an collegiate academic record and get scholarships than applying to an expensive college as a freshman.

I would say look around first, it is very important that you like the school and feel comfortable. Do not rush into things look really good at prices and make sure they don't change your prices outu of nowhere. If you are getting finacial aid make sure you understand until when you have that finacial aid (for a semester or the whole time while your in school). And of course be enthusiatic about school I'll be the best time of your life "learning".

You don?t need to put an equal amount of effort into every class. Inject extra effort when it?s important to you, but feel free to back off a little from classes that are a low priority based on your specific goals. I couldn?t play full out in every class, or I?d burn out, so I invested my energy where it mattered most. In every student?s schedule, some classes are critical while others are almost trivial. In a typical week, I?d usually ditch around 40{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of my classes because I just didn?t need to be there. For some classes attendance was necessary, but for others it didn?t make much difference. I could simply get the notes from another student if needed, or I could learn the material from the textbook. If it wasn?t necessary for me to attend a particular class (based on my goals for that class), I usually ditched it. That saved me a lot of time and kept me from having to sit in class all day long. Sometimes I?d just grab some food with friends to give myself an extra break.

I WOULD TELL THEM THAT THEY NEED TO KNOW WHAT ENVIRONMENT THE STUDENT WOULD LIKE TO BE IN WHETHER ITS A PARTY SCHOOL OR A RELIGIOUS SCHOOL. THEY ALSO NEED TO LOOK INTO ANY CLUBS OR OTHER EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IF THAT IS IMPORTANT TO THEM AS WELL. IF ANYTHING, I WOULD TELL THEM TO DO THEIR HOMEWORK ON THE SCHOOL THAT WOULD BEST FIT THE STUDENT IN REGARDS TO THEIR EDUCATION, LOCATION, SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT, AND FOR THE STUDENTS ABILITY TO DO WELL OVERALL IN THE NEW ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL BE THEIRS FOR THE NEXT FEW YEARS.

I would talk to current students about the campus to get a general overview. After that I'd see how the college ranks among different undergraduate programs because statistics prove college students change their major frequently. So making sure the school has two-three things you might be interested in would be more beneficial. I would check out social programs throughout the school and what kind of academic help is available throughout the school. Furthermore, I would recommend you check local properties for rent because after awhile you do not want to live on campus.

Parents should be more supportive of their children. All parents want their children to go to college but when we need help paying for it, they become less attentive. Parents need to get involved and know how much is expected to be payed at the school. I strongly encourage getting to know your professors because recommendations for job positions will make you stand out. Don't throw your college life away drinking, you won't remember it, plus, too many young lives our being lost! I strongly believe in having a firm faith in Jesus, nothing is impossible for him.

Don't let the lack of money determine your future! My Mom, as a single parent, has been totally gaffed her entire life, most recently having been laid off of her job of 15 years. Yet, here I am a sophomore in college! IT CAN BE DONE. I worked hard all through high school, took advantage of the high school college counselor, the internet, library, etc., and as a result, got a pretty decent offer from my college. I now work hard in college and am on my way to a degree in nursing. It's hard, too. If you're a partier, don't bother. Student loans to payoff after you get kicked out for drinking???? Seriously, THREE kids got kicked out of my school last year, not to mention the ones who just plain flunked out. Get ready.....it's hard. But it's YOUR future.

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