Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Top Questions

Make sure your child is happy at the school because I know students who have dropped out of their colleges because they were unhappy there. Happiness is more important to a person's self being than being unhappy in a school environment. There are many schools to choose from, so make sure it is one where child is happy to attend.

Go on tours, they give you experience and if you can sit in on a college class.

I would tell them to make sure that they really take into consideration the surroundings they want to be in, because at the end of the day that is what makes the most difference. A college is supposed to be your home away from home, and if you don't feel happy where you are going it will make this experience way harder than it should be. Also to take into consideration their major if they have an idea what it will be so that they know if they have a good department for that specific one.

Use you're gut feeling, don't drain the wallet, and be sure to apply yourself.....all while having the time of your life.

Whatever college you chooses to attend, make sure you feel comfortable being there because despite the cost, its not worth it if you feel out of place and miserable. Students do better when they feel welcomed in their college environment , because i know it was a big factor towards my successes so far. The best way to make the most of your college years is to never take anything for granted. Make all the friends you can, get involved with extracurricular activities and most importantly, study because thats the real reason you came to college.

Visit each school you may be interested in. Ask the acctual students who are on campus what they think about the campus, most will be truly honest about what they think and are feeling. Meet professors of the major you are interested in. get a feel of the campus. The most improtant thing is to know why you want to be in college. not nessesarily your major, but if you are doing it for you, that it is a place for you, that you are gaining all you can from it.

Visit the colleges you are interested in several times before deciding on which one is the best. Once you are accepted to the college of your dreams, get involved in lots of campus activities.

Start out good from the start!

I think that the student needs to know what setting is best for them. A big city school is not good if you like the country setting more. Then you need to decide the school based on your major and what the school has to offer. I don't think that financial aid should really play a part because you're going to spend a lot of money either way and you might as well do it where the student will be happy and get the best learning experience. I think the best way to figure this out is to go on college visits, sit in on some classes, and if posssible, get a course booklet that shows you when they meet in order to get an idea of how the course schedules work.

You need to have a positive outlook on your experience and school work. You need to work well with professors because they all teach differently and get help if you need it! It is worth it in the end.

When looking for the perfect college to benefit your style, make sure you ask yourself 3 things. Can you really see yourself going to school there? How far away is it from home? -will you be able to go home on weekends if that's your thing or do you want to get as far away as possible? And lastly, What are you looking to get out of your college experience? -does what you want pertain to the particular university? Always make sure you have your best interest and not someone else's. College is for the person attending, not the peers that pressure you or that parents who want you to go to that school. And most importantly, enjoy the next few years! It may be a bumpy ride, but college will be the best years of your life so don't fret over the small stuff and remember to have fun!

For students, I would tell them to take a good look at themselves to see what kind of environment they would like to be in. In my opinion, the school setting is what makes a student happy or unhappy at their campus. Also, they should visit the colleges they believe they would like to attend to get a feel for the school and the environment. The most important thing is to know whether or not you want to go to school because there are many people that I see come and then they feel so unhappy because school just is not for them. I think that students should really sit down and think about what they feel as though they can achieve in life and not let anyone or anything make them think otherwise. Life is a battle and we must always fight for what we want. It does not matter how long it takes us to get there, we must make sure we try to hardest to get where we want to be. Never back down and stay strong!

My advice to parents and students would be to look into everything. Make sure the campus offers activities that you are interested in and could join so you aren't just sitting around all of the time, plus it's a great resume builder! Also make sure they offer the services you need. Make sure they offer different services such as tutoring or health and wellness services. These are things that may often be overlooked when visiting the schools but are important. Also what are the dorms or apartments like? Having a bad roommate or roommates could ruin your semester. If you don't know anyone that you could be roommates before hand then don't be afraid to make friends at orientation, everyone is in the same shoes you are, so don't be shy! Overall, make friends and study a lot!

The best advice I could give to anyone searching for the right college is to find the school that really makes you feel like you are at home. Do not just consider the price or size of a school. Tour the campuses two or three times and make sure that you are comfortable and feel safe. This is where you will spend the next four years of your life, so make sure that it is a place that speaks to you, and does not make you feel like just another number. Talk to your prospective professors. Ask them why they chose that school to share their knowledge and passion. Find a place where you can make some of the most cherished memories of your life and meet the people that will share those moments with you.

I would suggest that all prospective students and respective guardians should not only visit the school as part of a campus tour, but that they should also check out the twon/area when school is in normal session by just observing the campus and recreational activites of the students. If parents are worried about partying and such they should consider talking to students personally about campus life and social activities, and observe these days/times for themselves to get a full look at their child's potential university. I would also say look at the courses required for your students major and decide if you feel the program is very academic and worth the money, or if it busy work or a step up from high school and therefore useless. Check class sizes and the amount of students in your child's major to ensure they can graduate on time by getting all the courses they need. Basically, keep your eyes open and don't fall for the sugar coated artinerary that the school feeds you...they want your money and if your child gets an education thats ok too.

Pick a school that best matches your financial situation and where your child feels most comfortable.

When you visit a college you are considering attending, attend some of the classes in your program, eat lunch in the dining hall, and stay on campus for as long as you can. This will give you a more appropriate feel of what the college is actually like. The tours can be great, but you are only seeing the campus from one student's perspective. When you finally choose a college and begin attending, get involved right away. Go to sporting events, plays, and other events. A mistake I made was not taking full advantage of all of the academic advancement programs available like the writing center or the tutoring services. These services made me feel more confident in my work and took a great deal of stress away which really helped me enjoy college for all it has to offer.

I would say to go to the college that you like a lot before you make your decision. I came to Kutztown University 5 seperate times to see if I really liked the faculty, campus, and students. Try to sit in on classes that are in the major you are thinking of. When looking at a school look at ones that you might not like and go see them anyway. Kutztown was not my first choice before I came to see it. I hated my first choice when I went to visit it, but as soon as I walked onto the Kutztown campus I knew this was were I wanted to come. For parents, trust your son or daughters desicion. If the school is a big drinking school but you know your that your child will not drink, don't freak out. They will still listen to your teachings and not drink, and if they do it is very very minimal. For students, you will make tons of friends, some may leave some may stay and both are ok!!

Make sure that your child wants to go to college. Don't force them to go and not focus and waste your money.

The key to finding the right college is not as important as making the most of the college experience. No matter where you attend, there will be pressure on you to succeed, so quite possibly it is better to go to a school that some might consider below your standards. At that institution you could thrive and achieve great success, the name is not everything. For instance I attended a normal state school, with a tier 4 ranking, which is basically the worst you can get, and I will be attending the Duquesne University of Law School next fall. It did no matter where I went for my undergrad, it only mattered how much work and time I put into it. Once you have chosen a school, stay on track. It will be tempting to literally do nothing in your first year, however a bad GPA in the first year can take the other 3 years to erase. I have lived this reality myself, but many do not make it through a roguh first year. In all I would suggest choosing the best college for the price, and then working as hard as possible once you are attending that institution.

If the student is learning a science, they will be learning the same things whether it be an Ivy League, or some place as unknown as Kutztown University. If grad school is a probability, go to a cheaper school, save money, and do well on the GRE's. I'm so glad that I went to Kutztown instead of Penn State main campus. Cheaper, and smaller classes with high quality science teachers.

The advice I would give is to go with your initial instinct. Take into account your parents' opinions, but ultimately, only you know what will make you happy. You will know he right school when you see it. When I first stepped foot on my campus I knew it was the school for me. Of course academics are always important, but this is the place you will be living for the next four years of your life. This place will be your new home, so make sure it's the right place for you.

Visit the school. Talk to the students. Take the tour but also check out student reviews of teachers in the department you want to choose. Remind your student that if they aren't happy, they can always change schools, it's not a total commitment.

The best thing I can tell perspective students, and their parents, is to think long and hard about the type of school you could imagine yourself or your child spending the next several years at. It is a huge decision and can be a bit overwhelming at times, but you will really be thankful for all the thought you put into this decision when you find the perfect school for you. When you go to college, it's important to get out there and meet people. The best way to do this is to get involved in activities and organizations. You'll get to meet many new people who are all going through these new, and sometimes scary, experiences with you. You can also meet upperclassmen who can help you better understand things in your classes and around campus. All these people will help make these next few years the best they can be. One last bit of advise - always make sure to do what needs done for your classes, but when all your work is done, get out there and have fun! You'll be thankful you did when you look back on all those years of memories.

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To follow their hearts and go with their dreas. College is a great expericen that you don't want to let slip by due to some wrong decision. Take the time and weigh all options.

To make the most of a college experience is to become involved. Your college experience is what you make of it so make it a good one. You don't want to miss out on so many opportunities that may never come your way again. Get involved and meet new people. Stay positive and focused and treat every class as if it is your major. Don't become discouraged from negative people around you. Keep your eye on the prize and befriend your classmates, teachers and advisors. Everyone wants to help because everyone needs a little help now and then. Don't be afraid to say hi and make your experience as full as you can!

Do your research. Don't put so much emphasis on cost if it takes away from academic and social experiences.

I found when looking for the right school that Kutztown University picked me. I had visited many other schools but the minute I walked onto the KU campus I knew I was in the right place. Visit as many schools as you can to get the right feel for each one and you will find that your decission will come easy. Making the most of the college experience is all about balance. You have to beable to balance your education and social life just right to have the greatest time of your life. I treat school as a 9-5 job every single day. Once five o'clock rolls around I punch out and have the time of my life. 40 hours a weeks is more then enough time to be successful. Take college seriously but not to seriously take time to stop and look around and obsorb your surroundings. Meet someone new, join a club, or try out for a sports team. Have the time of your life but remember why your there.

When I first started college, I was very apathetic. About everything. I knew I had to strike while the iron was hot, as far as education goes, however, I didn't know what I wanted to do with life. I was at a very stationary point in my life, and I tried to resist change as hard and as long as possible. I feel this attitude is very common among first year students, but you have to find it in yourself to overcome this. Not only my social life, but my grades suffered from this attitude as well. In order to find that perfect karma, you have to sacrifice a little bit of your humility. Go to events sponsored by the school, join clubs that interest you, and most importantly keep an open mind. You may feel like you don't fit in or that you don't belong, but force your place, your niche, into your school. Everyone does it, and you'll be better for it in the end. I feel that once you have a sense of belonging, everything else just follows suit. Good luck!

start early and go see the schools... then take advantage of students who are walking down the path at the school and ask them for their input. the students who give the school tours love the school and are getting paid to tell you that.

Get out and meet people, that's the only way you'll truly appreciate the college experience. Don't expect it to be like high school all over again when it comes to classes, you have to work this time around!

If you take a campus tour with a guide, don't listen to what they say because 85{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the stuff they tell you, you probably won't experience anyway.

Honestly, go to classes, do your work first. Work hard, play harder, but remember it's your work that will really get you to where you need to go. Really be concious of time management.

Find a college that has the classes that you want to take, along with classes for whatever your second choice may be.

I would tell students to talk to other students at that school to get a real feel of who attends there and what life is like. Also, take a look around town because that will have a huge influence on how the student will enjoy the school. Also, do not be afraid to ask questions. Every question left unasked could have seriously swayed a student's decision.

Find what major you or your young adult is really interested in, and look in to those universitites and colleges that have great professors and talent in those areas. Make sure the school is rebuilding, because change is good, and growth is great for a better experience in school. it helps you grow, so find a scholl in the environment you love the most, for me, the outdoors, country setting was perfect.

VISIT each college choice interview students who attend and think outside the box. Don't settle for less and definatly don't believe the college recruiter is your friend... he's just do his job.

Just try to find somewhere that you feel like you belong.

In order to choose the right college, you must do a lot of research, and visit the schools.

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Make sure they look at the surroundings of the campus meaning how accessible the mall is. Also how much activities cost such as taking a bus, going to the movies, eating at a diner. It's extremely important for them to budget that into their child's school life with their academic life.

Visit the school at least twice in order to really get to know what the students and the environment of the campus are like. Also, research, reasearch, RESEARCH. Prepare a checklist of things you absolutely must have at your school, such as extracurriculars, internship programs, study abroad programs, etc., and don't committ to a school that doesn't have those necessities. Talk to the students that currently go there or that have gone there in the past and ask them for their honest opinion, and don't be afraid to ask too many questions- most students are happy to talk about their school. Look into the on-campus living situation, meaning the dorms, and make sure you will be able to handle it... Some dorm rooms are very small, and you may get assigned to more than one roommate. And once you get to school, GET INVOLVED! This was the best thing I ever did- I've met so many great people and have learned so much about my peers, my school, and myself. Your college experience is what you make of it- you can make it boring, or you can make it amazing- it's up to you.

I say dont stress it and also make sure you really get to know the school because you are going to be spending a big part of your life there.

Location, location, location.

Find what fits you and feels right.

The best advice I could go to parents and/or students about finding the right college and making the most the experience, is to visit the school on a game day. By doing this you have the ability to get a good vibe of the school.

Life your life to the fullest.

Start early! There is no reason to wait a few months before you graduate from high school to start looking at colleges. If you follow that rule, you will be successful in finding the right school. Once you are there, get involve. The biggest mistake I made was I waited until my junior year to get involved. My college offers over 500 different clubs, so I was bound to find something I liked. Once I did, I enjoyed my college experience more. I met different people who I had a lot in common with. I met people who influenced me to do better in school. In addition, I used my involvement to enhanced my resume. I also worked on campus, that too was another way of networking. If you want to make the most of your college experience, then stay away from eating all the time and staying in your room or studying way to much. You should do your work and put effort in to it but remember these are four years you will not get back. My advice is look at different clubs and sororities or fraternities; that way you have fun, but in a meaningful matter.

Try and find the place in which you feel most comfortable!