Mills College Top Questions

When going through the process of choosing a college I highly recommend visiting the campus during term if at all possible so as to get a better feel for the student environment, the size of classes, the professors' instruction styles, how the dining services operate, and dorm life. While admission department led tours are great, it's also great to try and interact with students who aren't affiliated with the department and are less inclined to try and persuade you to attend. I'm not sure what the 'college experience' is. I think the best way to go about the collegiate years is to try and maintain a good balance between studying, socializing, and getting time to yourself to just relax. It's important to take classes seriously and get coursework done, but it's also good to have a strong social support network to fall back on during stressful times. Working during school is something that many students have to do, and if one is doing that on campus I suggest trying to get into a job that will offer flexibility during exam season, treats students well, and offers useful work experience skills.

Take a comprehensive campus tour and talk to as many current students as possible. I strongly recommend sitting in on a class in a major you are thinking about. Also, spend a weekend in the city it's in to make sure you want to live in that city. Make sure you can really afford the tuition and living expenses. Being stressed about money is not fun while you should be focused on your schoolwork.

I would suggest getting far eough away from your parents to grow up. At the same time stay close enough so that if you need them, they are accessable.

Find a school that makes you happy.

My advice is to visit the college first. To make the right decision about what kind of college is best for your student, you need an experience with the school beyond just the tour. The tour may be very helpful to see the campus but the most important is your students ability to adapt and feel comfortable in the environment. A good helpful college leads to a happy successful student. Enjoy every opportunity given and learn as much as you can. Find out what your student is passionate about and go towards that passion. Talk to professors about different classes and then to other students about teaching styles and homework. To make the most out of your student college experience, you must learn how your college will help you reach your goals.

Panic less. What ever college you pick, you can make it work for you. The Ivy Leagues are over rated - smaller, lesser knon colleges are amazing.

I would advise, overall, not believing about 85{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of what you are told about the school by the school until you experience it for yourself. Schools will always be trying to sell themselves and those brochures and pictures can be doctored and words can be spun to any extent. Specifically, I advise attending (sitting in on) classes at the school, as opposed to trusting the academic reputation the school says it has. Check out syllabii and try to judge based on your own standards - other students will be responding based on their own standards of rigor, not necessarily yours. I also advise communicating with the college as much as you can before enrolling - the more you talk to administration, the better idea you'll have of how helpful they are. Remember that a beautiful campus is nice, but the school itself is defined in the classrooms and programs. It is possible to have a horrible school on a breathtaking campus. Above all else, Know yourself!: do you like urban or country settings, busy party life or quiet, mellow goings-on? Hold the school up to your own preferences, no one else's. Good luck! Learn all you can!

Think about the needs of the student. Smaller class sizes allow for more one-on-one learning. Research what kind of services the college offers as far as disabilities, psychological services, medical/health services, etc. Definitely visit the campus for more than 1 day, preferably a day they're not having an official tour-- that way you can try the real food they serve (not the good stuff they save for prospective students). Ask all the questions you might have, whether you think you have the answers or not. The right college for one person isn't necessarily the right college for someone else. Make sure that the college you go to has some kind of program to fit your interests. If you don't know what you want to do with your life, go to a community college first and give yourself some time to think about it while taking various classes to complete your general education. If you have an interest, ask everyone you know in that field about it, and don't ever be afraid to change your mind.

Make sure you get a chance to visit the college and attend a few classes. Talking to students is very helpgul so that you know what you are getting yourself into!

Students need to be happy where they go. Their first priority should be a college which has their major. Then, they have to look if the campus has activities of their interest. They should see if the environment is their type inside and out of campus. For instance if they like the city or prefer a suburb. It would be wise to check class size and to talk with students in the school they plan to attend. Visiting the campus can be convenient.

I would say definitely visit a lot of college campuses when you are trying to pick a college. Getting the feel of the atmosphere when you are there really help in choosing. Also, while you are there, visit classes that are in session. Make sure the college you want to attend has the major you want, or the range of topics you are interested in. And when you start college, be open to new things nd meeting new people. Go to all of the orientation activities so you can get to know some people. Having friends at school is really important because you will want a social life that you can have fun with whenyou need a break from the academic part. And you may meet friends that will be your friends for the rest of your life. And of course, try some new classes! Maybe take a class you wouldnt normally take or something that sounds really interesting. And also balance out yur time. You ill need to study a lot to do well, but make time for friends and family because that will keep you happy.

From the moment I set foot on the campus, I was enamoured with Mills College. I had a very positive experience with it right off the bat, and choosing Mills was based mainly on the intuitive feeling that here was where I belonged. I would suggest spending some time on the campuses of the schools being considered, in order to find out what feels like the perfect match. To make the most of the college experience, make sure you are ready before you go to college, and that it's really what you want to do. For me, several years of working hard to make ends meet before I came to Mills was just the ticket to make me super-grateful for the opportunities college provides, not to mention better able to enjoy and to succeed in my studies.

The brochure won't tell you everything about the school--don't be fooled by pretty pictures and glowing commentaries from students. Each college has its strengths and weaknesses. Go for a place that is strong academically and has students who really care about learning.

I give tours to prospective undergraduate students. A lot of the question they should be asking are: What is there to do on the weekends? Are there lots of events that I'd be interested in on campus? What is there to do in the surrounding neighborhood? How easy is it to get around without a car? Does tuition increase every year? How has the college changed over the years? Are there jobs on campus? Is there food available on campus when the cafeteria is closed? How late do the dining halls stay open? Is it easy to get to the campus if you live off-campus? What is the weather like during the year? If you think you've found the perfect school during your search ask to spend the night on campus with a current student. Things are definitely different than what the Admissions Office shows you. Students' needs of a college change over time. What was perfect for you when you were 18 is different from what you need at age 21. Don't be afraid to transfer to a different school.

For the student: do not let your parents or surrounding community dictate what school is best for you or the timeline you must make for yourself to get into school. Sometimes, taking a year off to work, do community service, or attend other academic programs may be ideal to give you some time to think about what you would like to do and where you would like to go to do it. Do not rush the application process because a lot of your time and money is at stake , and you need to put your best foot forward. Remember, you can make a good exprience for yourself no matter where you end up. If it comes down to it, transferring is not the end of the world. Follow your passions.