Seton Hall University Top Questions

Get involved in your classes, the student body and the activities on campus. We all know that time flies - don't let your valuable college years and the experience that is available pass you by! Live it and enjoy it!

Do research about each college and make sure you visit it. When you are there it gives you a feel for what it is like. Sometimes you just know your meant to go there when you visit.

STart looking for colleges early and try your best to get to know they schools you want to go to so that you know you will be comfortable there. Also try to get the college experience.

I would say pick a college that offers and guarentees a variety of services for the amount of money that you are paying. The stress of college life needs to be balanced with well funded extra curricular activities and socialization. Pick a college that suits your comfort, and never choose something out of your comfort zone. For example, most state college's have a large amount of students in each class, precisely in lecture halls which may not be of liking to someone who is used to smaller classes.

Let your kids decide, they will be miserable otherwise.

The biggest mistake I made when choosing a college is that I didn't visit enough colleges. I would suggest any student looking to find the right college visit and possibely stay overnight at the top choices.

Make sure of how you feel whe you visit campuses. Like you know you can be there and live there on your own. Also, research, investigate and question about everything...financial aid, the programs you're interested in and housing rules/commuter rules. Just because it is important that you try to get a sense of how that school can provide for you while you're working and studying.

Parents and students in the college search process should visit as many schools in as many areas as possible, even if they are not interested in the school. The student needs to do this to experience all different types of schools to see what they like and dislike. They should also talk to the students around campus to see what the school is like from real students. Once the student has decided and is in college, they must make the most of their college experience by getting involved with as much as possible, but keeping in mind why they are there, for academics.

Pick a college which offers a good community as well as program for what you want to study. Make sure that you pick a location in which you are comfortable.

There is a lot of advice I have to give about looking for a school with your heart and making sure you feel at home when you step onto campus for the student. And for parents, let your kids make the decision. This is their life and they will know whats best from them when they see it. But my best advice is to take a lot of pictures when you visit each campus and file them by school name or with brochures you receive from the school. When you get back all of those acceptance letters sometimes its difficult to remember what school is what and tell them apart. It's great for the student and parents to be able to look at the pictures they have taken of each school to remember which is which. This is a great way for parents and students to sit down and talk about what they liked and what they didn't like from their visit to each school. And because the pictures were taken by you they are from your perspective and not from the marketing perspective that the school wants you to see.

It's about you, not the place! Campuses that might look great on paper do not come to life unless you visit them; you have to go imagine yourself at a place where you're going to spend four years. In many ways, you move away from home for four years, so you have to make sure you feel at home in your second home. I think the most important consideration is the college environment, more so even than the college itself-- nobody likes to be trapped in a campus in the middle of nowhere. Also, in order to make the best of your time there, try to make sure you're not too attached to home and have a social life. It's important to discover who you are and the kinds of people with whom you'd like to be surrounded. It provides you with understanding, maturity, and a great deal of unforgettable experiences. However, don't forget to study! Time management is not as heard as it sounds, and it saves you a great deal of stress.

Go where you think gives you the best chance of getting a job every college parties a lot. Also do not pick a school because you will be able to play a varsity sport there concentrate on what the school has to offer academically.

I would say that finding the right college is about the level of comfort and acceptance you feel when around campus. If you talk to a faculty member and you feel as though you would love to take a class with them, then it is the right school. If you are struck by the aesthetic beauty of the campus around you, then it is the right school. If you can invision yourself walking around campus, laughin wholeheartedly with new friends, then it is the right school. But above all else, if you are met by a student body and faculty that seem to accept one and other as a family and treat each other as equals, then it is, without a doubt, the right school.

To parents: I know I've gotten the whole "well we're paying for it" speech before, but remember, your kids are the ones that actually have to go there and be happy. If you send your child to a school where he or she isn't happy, the odds of success are going to be more silm, and he/she will probably struggle. Try to come to an agreement with your kid about where you and he/she are both comfortable. To students: This goes along with with the happiness thing, because it is genuinely important. Why go to a school where you don't feel like you're going to be happy? But remember, the point of college is to get ahead in life by getting your degree, and the academic aspect of school is very important, and you need to treat that seriously. Look for a place where you can find that balance for being happy and being able to work hard.

For undergrad, pick a school that will pay for most of your college. Don't waste your money on a degree that doesn't matter as much. If you want to go to more expensive school save it for grad school.

Visit a lot of schools and find the one that fits for you

the people around you are one of the most important aspects of picking the right college!

I based my college decision on my gut feeling. I felt safest on the campus at Seton Hall, so that is where I chose to go. Also, class size is a big factor. Some people like bigger classes, some like smaller, and at SHU you have a choice.

Seton Hall University is a right place for the students who are seeking for quiet environment and high technology system. SHU has outstanding IT technology. Everyone is campus has laptop, access Internet and do assignments a professor posted. (Most professors are good at computer; such as Lotus Notes, blackboard, etc.) Techonology service center is open to students who cannot use a computer well. They explain how to use computer and Internet. Most class works are online. Professors post up powerpoints and assignments on blackboard (school website), and students can download whenever they need it. Housing life is anouther outstanding fact of SHU. Everyone in dorm become friends. We help each other. We make a study group and sit in the lounge, which is open 24/7. Internet access is availabe, and the furnitures are always in excellent condition. Each room has ac/heat, so students can control the temperature. Dorm rules are strict, so everyone in dorm can concentrate on study in midterm/final exam weekends. (It is quiet as library) Additionally, campus green looks gorgeous for entire year. Especially in winter, we have two gigantic christmas trees so everyone can celebrate the holiday.

Spend a weekend there and meet the professors and the students.

I would tell students (and their parents) that they should visit each college campus that they are interested in attending. While visiting, not only will they get an idea of how large/small the campus is, but they will also have the opportunity to speak with current students to see how much they enjoy attending school there. Some colleges even let visitors sit in on classes, so the student can get an idea of what a course in their field might be like. In order to make the most of the college experience, students should maintain a balance between their studies and social time. It is very important to dedicate time to schoolwork in order to be successful in your classes. However, getting involved in clubs, sports, or other organizations is just as important. This will provide students with great ways to meet people and get involved in the university community. It's also a great way to escape the occasional stress of classes. This balance is key to doing well in school and enjoying your education at the same time!

Parents and students should research all colleges they would like to attend and to not rush it. There are alot of factors that play when you consider a good school. Make sure you look them over carefully before making a life changing decision.

Parents and students have to discuss what the students needs to get out of their college experience. Everyone is different. Some need a more autonomous and competetive setting, and prefer to study alone, as is in the case of Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Others , like myself find comfort in the fact that having "study partners", or students in the same classes help the cause, and helps to eliminate some of the pressure of the intense course study. Money should not be an issue either. Just because a certain college has a higher tuition than another, it does not mean that the lower tuition one is a better fit for the student. Students need to be comfortable in their surroundings, and at ease with the course of study they choose. If money is an issue, scholarships, federal loans, and grants can be taken and sought. To reiterate, hopefully the career path taken by the student is one that is well thought out, and discussed with both parents and school councelors. The right "college experience" will definately make a world of difference!

Investigate all options and be sure that you visit all campuses and enjoy every opportunity that college has to offer even the free exhibits.

I remember the stress of applying to college and trying to make sure it was the perfect school for me. It was a long and grueling process that I just wanted to quit. The one peice of advice I can give to those currently trying to find their perfect fit school is don't give up and don't settle. The process seems endless and like you will never find where you want to be, but if you keep looking there will be that one school that you completely love. It will be perfect for you, a love at first sight time romance. My advice is to keep looking for that school, because when you find it, if you don't settle for less, you will have a much better college experience. If you can't find that perfect school, your college experience does not have to suffer. Make the most of it. Join as many clubs as possible and stay on campus freshman year! Too many freshman leave campus and miss out on all the fun. Stay on campus, get involved. With those two actions, your college experience will be infinitely greater and more wonderful.

Make sure that the students visit the campus and see if they like the surrounding area. Also see if students can do an overnight stay because they can get a better feel for life on campus.

It's all about the right balance of your activities. Deciding to attend college means that a students primary focus should be their academics. Of course once most have taken that first step, or more of a jump, into the college lifestyle, most students will find other activities to take part in. Sports, clubs, jobs and ones personal life are all activities that need to be calculated in, in addition to academics, for a successful college career. When making a decision on the right college the primary focus, aside from the desired academics, should be the students' happiness. They should search for a school that appeals to them because while they will be focused on their school work, they'll still be able to have a social life and find the happinesses that all students need. It is well known that students who are comfortable in their surroundings and have a productive learning environment will do better in school. Remember that grades are not the primary focus, but life experience when it comes to gaining a job after graduation.

Get involved with activities you enjoyed in high school and don't be afraid to branch out and try new things. THere are so many great opportunities on campus and it is a great way to make friends! Price, location, religious affiliation, personal comfort level, and preferences are definitely factors to consider when you are choosing a university for your child. Choose some place you can imagine them fitting in well and will be comfortable with. Include them in the decision process and let it be a mutual choice.

The best advice which I can give for the parents and students is pick an university which fits your interests. Also, pick an univeristy which have the following points: the geographic location, the mission of the university which is offers to the students and their parents and the interest of your program have to offer as well.

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Just go with your heart. It's not what people want you to do but what you feel most comfortable in. Pursue your goals and work hard to achieve them!

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Make sure you have all the correct funds for your children to go to school. You do not want to be struggling to pay for school.

My advice for students is to make a list of some of the things you believe would make their college experience successful (size of school, location, sports, clubs, interests, aspirations, etc.). Make sure the college you choose is a right fit for the type of person you are. Don't pick a college because your friends are going there. Study the colleges your interested in by searching through their website, visiting the college, speaking with current students, faculty, and alumni. Minimize your choices to at least 5 and apply. Anything is possible so don't be afraid to apply to any college. When your at the stage of choosing your final choice (make sure its at max. 3) make a list of the pros and cons of going to each of those colleges. Don't just make a decision without thinking about it. Give it time and rest on it. Talk to your parents or someone you can trust and ask them what they think. Ask a teacher, a counselor, an older sibling, a school coach, etc, and most important base the decision on what you really want not what someone else thinks is good for you. Follow your heart.

Dont let money be the issue that changes your mind about going to a specific College or University. If it is where you want to go go there. In the end it is going to be worth every penny you spend.

I would advise anyone to attend a local, inexpensive college for your first two years to decide what you want to do with your life and get your core classes out of the way. This will also allow you to mature and get on track with your life before moving far from home. After this time the student will also be more equipt to determine which university is the right place for them to finish their studies at.

Go to the school and get really familiar with it before you decide to go there. Its not worth being absolutly miserable for four years of your life just to get a degree from a school that will sound better on paper.

If you have faith, it is important to completely trust God and ask him as well as believing that he will give you the best school. The best school may not necessarily mean the school that will be easy for you. There will be hardships such as finances, academics, social life but in the end, the right college will feel right when you are there and after you finish the year. Yet, it IS also important to think about you resources and compare it with the cost of the school. Students should be outgoing and participate in activities which they have a calling. If there is a club you want to join, join it! Don't hesitate to go to the meeting by yourself and don't let your worries keep you from doing what you want to do. Also, if there is something that you don't like (such as a club you don't want to be in anymore), don't do it. Stick to your intutions, and (if you have faith) hold onto God. Speak up and tell others how you feel. IN the end, they may want to listen to what you have to say.

While at school don't be afraid to get involved with a lot of things on campus. Its very important that you try a lot of different things so you can grow as a person and a student. As far as looking for the right school i'd say find a campus that feels like home because if you're not comfortable you're not going to be able to adjust to life on your own.

Parents: Your child is going off to a school in which they will love to attend. You may want them to be near year but let them chose where they want to go. Students: Go to every college you applied, stay over a night and see what is going on without all the "neat" stuff they have planned out during the day. You then will see if you enjoyed yourself or it was just nothing. Most colleges love to glam up just to show off. Also never limit yourself on how many places you are interested in because they might be one that fits for you. One more thing, you may leave your parents house and think you do not need or need to listen to them but a call would be nice to check on them because hearing you progessing makes them feel proud and be behind you every step of the way you will make. With friends its always wise to know them first rather than blabbing your whole business to them.

I would tell parents and students to try to visit the school. Also when applying to schools, even if an interview is not required definitely schedual one. If the student is far away from the school, most schools will do over the phone interviews. Try to get as many scholarships as possible, schools are getting expensive. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Students should take into consideration the price of the college, the location and the activity on campus.