Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Top Questions

You should be very chosy about where you go and choose the school that feels right to you, not just because you got excepted there.

I would tell parents and students to take their time when choosing a college. Do not choose a college based on pictures or brochures, but visit all of the colleges that you are interested in and talk to the faculty and students that currently go there to find out what the school is really like. Also do not pick a college just because you like one thing about it but choose a place where you can see your self succeeding in your career and having fun and making life long friends. To make the most of your college experience, join different clubs and organizations and get our there and meet new and different people.

I think that they should defiently go visit the schools and talk to students who go there about their experiences at the school. While talking to students see if you feel comfortable, if you dont then its not the school for you. Go into college with an open mind and be willing to accept others who may not be like you, they could end up being your best friends. its ok to have fun, but know where to draw the line with having fun and getting your school work done. you are paying for your education and to attend the school, so go to your classes. most importantly be yourself.

Just look carefully, and be sure to visit the campus beforehand.

Get as much financial aid as you can and research scholarship oppurtunities.

look at classrooms, dorm rooms, eating facilities, surrounding town and transportation availability.

Go to a college that will not put you in debt for the rest of your life, like I am going to be. Most colleges offer the same kinds of things. And always go to class in order to succeed

Bloomsburg is a Good School!

First, I would say to go and visit the school because seeing it yourself can always make a difference. Also, see if you can meet with any of the professors in your intended major. This will give you an insight of what they will be like. Finally, talk to others. If you know other individuals that go to that school or did go they know best what it is like.

Find somehere far enough from home to create independence, but close enough that visiting for either the student or the parent is achievable. For the parents: Allow your kids to make mistakes and let them try to fix the problem on their own before rushing to their side. This is the time where kids discover their own indentity and it is important to let that develop naturally in an environment that allows them to become more resposible for day to day decisions. For kids: call your parents and tell them about your experiences, they want to know their hard earned money is being used to further educated their children

To Parents, please Listen to your child. If your child has a goal, please do not crush it-- enhance it. That includes supporting their decision in the college they wish to attend. You may have other aspirations for your child, but you must have faith in them to make their own decisions. Support your child by making as many different campus visits as possible. Realize that college is a stage of growth and that college for your child is not just to be proud of a degree; it is to be proud of the person your child is growing to be. To the future college student, go with your "gut instinct." Do not go somewhere for a boyfriend or girlfriend or even your best friends. Go where you truly want to go, do not be afraid-- you can always transfer if need be. You will meet new people and have new experiences wherever you choose to study. Just make sure the major you choose is your true goal. Be open-minded to college and grow over the course of 4 years to strive to be a well-rounded person. A person for all to be proud of.

Students: you will know the right college when you find it. As soon as I visited Bloomsburg I knew I was home. My friends have become my family and it is all because I followed my heart and gut instincts. Parents: listen to what your kids want because in the end it is their happiness that will make the college experience. Students: get involved, if you never join anything or become a part of the campus life then you will either be miserable or regret missing out on some incredible memories. These past 3 and a alf years have been the best. I have grown more in those years then I have at any other place. I am more mature, independent, and over-all better person. It is scary at first but it was the best descision I have ever made. Good luck to all of you!

I would tell students to get involved as much as possible and try to find jobs on campus that will help pay for your schooling as you go along, so that you don't have as many loans to pay off. I would also get involved and try and get a job or volunteer in the field you are planning to be in after graduation, because as much as your education on campus helps, it also is very valuable to have actual experience in your field before you graduate and are starting your first job.

Research the university and then go visit it. Take a tour and ask students who are currently attending or who have graduated from that university. Speak with faculty in your area of interest as well. Compile a list of your priorities when it comes with attending a university and see which school appears to be the best fit for you. Be yourself and explore all the resources the school has to offer.

Go with your heart. That is what is most important when choosing the right college. You know what you want so don't listen to anyone but yourself. You will in the long run be happier and that will allow you to be the best you can be in your college career. So when looking for the right college I would say to go on campus tours. They are the best thing to give you a perspective on how the campus runs and what it would be like to live there. Lastly I would talk to people going to that school. They know what is going on and will give you advice and insight on the student going to the college. To make the most our of your college experience I would tell them to have fun but keep your grades first. College is the best experience of your teen years so make it the best for yourself. Also make sure you get involved on campus there are so many things to learn out there and so many clubs to help you learn about anything possible!

The advice I would give to anyone looking for a college is to do your research, and base your decision on that information. There are books with lists of majors offered at different schools as well as tuition. Don't base your decision solely on location either. There are some people who don't want to move too far away from home, want to stay in state, and have a preference on rural or urban setting. Although you should not completely exclude these attributes, the course content at the Univertity/College should be your main concern. Dont's sell yourself short! Apply to every school you want to (you might be surprised with the results). To have the best college experience, I suggest living on campus for atleast one year. There is always so much going on on campus that you miss when you don't live in the middle of it. Join clubs, go to meetings, play sports; if you put yourself out there, you'll meet so many people and figure out where you fit in. If you find a good group of people you can call your friends, you will have a great experience at college.

Start the search early! Know what you want to go to school for! Pick a school that has a good program in your area of interest.

My biggest piece of advice would be to apply to the schools of interest and then study the tuition, costs, aid, grants, scholarships. Be sure to recognize which schools will help you financially and which schools will not. I would also encourage parents, especially parents who are new to the college process as mine were, to gain as much of an education as possible about the schools, and the options available, in order to be able to come down to some reasonable decisions. This process involves calling schools many times and speaking with anyone who will offer useful information including financial aid offices, residential offices, etc. The most important thing to remember is that any single questions you have can be answered, you just have to continue calling until you get the answer. There are people getting paid to answer your questions. When you're questions are answered copmletely, you will then be able to make a the wisest and most desirable decisions about choosing a college. Don't be afraid to demand answers. Don't guess on things you are unsure of because there are people who have answers.

First off, you must attend a college that not only has your major, but also a college with a high rate of graduates who seek jobs in their field quickly. If you are undeclared going into college make sure you choose a school with many career options so that you do not have to worry about transferring later on. It is very important to visit the college campus and be happy with all aspects of your school before agreeing to attend. Find out about extra-curricular activites that you may be interested in ahead of time. If you are not 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} happy with the college and its enviroment, then you may have chosen the wrong school to attend. There are many choices out there and at least one school is bound to fit your criteria for the ideal school. Find that one and do whatever you can to get accepted!

Visit the school, meet professors, and current students before you make your final decision.

My best advice for parents or students when chosing the perfect college is to find one you are comfortable at. Most importantly know that when you walk away from that college on graduation day, it was well worth the money and the effort and that you would definitely do it all over again.

Visit your colleges first before you choose one! Seeing it ahead of time will give you more of an idea if you like it or not. Coming to college without looking at it first may cause you not to like it once you go and have a poor effect on your grades. Make sure you read your notes every night even if you just look them over once. Procrastinating is not a good thing and won't get you too far. Study and do your work and I guarentee you will be successful!! Joining clubs or organizations will help you make a lot more friends also. But remember, school work comes first.

I would tell the parents to let their children choose whatever school they think they would be happiest at. Tuition is a big concern and advice and realistic opinions should always be given, but it shouldn't be the only deciding factor in choosing a school. To the students I would tell them to do their research. The school they choose is where they will probably stay for four years. That's a long time to be somewhere they aren't completely happy with. They should start their research early, take it seriously. These four years will set the basis for the rest of their life in terms of career. The should go to a school that gives them the most options in terms of their major. They should take every opportunity offered to them to volunteer or do soemthing they have never done before. These experiences could chenge their outlook and goals. College is a huge decision that both parents and their children need to think seriously about.

Be sure where you want to go to school and why. Don't just choice the easiest solution. Think hard about what you want from a school and be sure that going away to college is the path you want to take. Also it is best to get involved right away and meet as many people as you can. Have an outgoing and exciting attitude towards the whole experience. A fun social situation can make your college experience one hundred percent better. It is important to do your work and do well in your classes; however, you are living at the school 24/7, so it is important to have friends to ease your way through your years at college.

I would tell students and parents that it is best to stay undeclared until you know for sure what you would like to major in. College is hard and there are a lot of different careers to chose from. Take your time, four years goes by fast, but study hard and succeed in what you believe.

If your not sure what you want to major in, go undecided and takes courses in a variety of programs. If you know what you want to major in look for the school that has the best program. Textbooks are very expensive, so you can email your professors to see what books they are going to be using and then go online and get them for more than half the cost.

The first thing I would say is go with your gut feelings. Don't just settle for something because someone else wants it for you. Have an open mind, and welcome new and different experiences than what you are used to. You will never know what you will like, or the type or amount of friends you could make. In turn, they can end up being life long friends. Never wait till the last minute to study, and don't think "ok I'm in school and I can get drunk." Risking your future is not worth one night of fun. Get involved in as many things as you can and never let others persuade your decisions. Be yourself and never change for anyone or anything. That is the best advice that will get you further in life than anything anyone will ever tell you.

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