SUNY at Binghamton Top Questions

visit as many colleges as you can to get a real taste of what they are like. when you start school, take advantage of everything available for new students because they can really be a source of comfort as you adjust to college.

Saving a little tuition money now is not worth what you lose in experience and future potential.

Make sure you take a campus tour; talk to any students you see; talk with the professors; go into the buildings to see the facilities

I think it's important to find the school that's right for YOU, academically, socially and financially. Think about factors like size, location, weather, and the student body. For me, religious groups were important, and I KNEW I wanted to get involved with Hillel. If there's a particular area that you want to learn more about, find out if this school would accomodate your needs. The right school is out there you just need to be willing to put in the research.

No matter what kind of college you want to go to, you really don't know what it's like until you actually GO there and attend classes. Even an orentation is going to be far different from the actual college during the peak times( Fall/Spring Semesters) Everyone is going to have to adapt to this new journey in their life, with no exceptions. You, your friends, your parents, even the staff of the college will have to adapt to the new people and ideas that await them. It should be a much more positive and mind opening experience than anything. Is there really only one "right" college for anybody? I don't know. You can make the most of your experiences at college, and make it the best time of your life. That depends on how willing you are to go out of your way to find that niche that you feel at home in. So, don't be so worried if your campus has the perfect scenery or city surroundings. You're going to find something you love there, and forget you were ever worried in the first place. Just enjoy your life and time at college.

The only way to properly make an educated decision about choosing a college is to either visit the school or take an online campus tour. In doing so, parents and students alike will truly get a feel for the overall atmosphere of the college. Visitors should take both a guided tour and a little tour of their own. When taking their own tour, parents and students should interact, if possible, with current students. This is probably the best way to tell if the college is right for you. As a student, if you can walk onto the campus and say "I can fit in here" or "This can definitely be my home away from home" then half the battle is won. Parents/students should also talk to advisors about the finances and various programs available. Students should sit in on a class or two to feel out the teaching styles, class size and course load. After visiting or thoroughly researching different colleges, students should attempt to make a pro/con list to compare on paper. But most importantly, students should follow their hearts. And to make the most of college, students MUST create a balance- fun, academics and campus involvement.

Few people are qualified to select a school on the basis of a name, pamphlets and a tour alone. When I applied to schools, I felt like I could've enrolled at any school and found my niche, because to me, having never actually experienced the things that typify college life, I was aiming for the mere idea of college that I had in mind. Not until completing my first year of school did I realize that it's not just the generic concept of going away, meeting different people, and coming into your own that should be sought. Rather, it's the unique experiences on the individual campus, in everyday academic and social life that can help you make your decision about where to go to school. Unless you do as the Romans (or in my case, Bearcats) do, and truly go through a day in the life of average and some not-so average students, you will not be able to determine whether or not you can envision yourself in that position. But once you're there, go everywhere and do everything, because you need to take advantage of every minute you have there, wherever there may be.

I would definitely stress the importance of first impressions. Don't focus on prestige and other superficial factors. Whatever feels right initially probably IS right for you. Binghamton University felt like a fun, inviting, and structured place the minute I arrived on campus for a family tour. I'm so glad I listened to my gut and chose to attend this college.

I would recommend that parents and students find school with subject areas that suit the student but also at an affordable cost. Students should definitely visit the college campus prior to admissions. I also suggest that the students live in college dorms during their freshman year so that they will get to experience living independently and meeting new people. Since college is very different from high school, it is important to break out of one's comfort zone and explore the new environment and opportunities. It's also a time of learning new things such as doing chores that people usually take for granted, allowing students to see life in new aspects.

To students make sure you know what you want in a school, go visit, talk to students and find their input. Look to see if they have classes that you are intrerested in before you apply. Parents you should be there to help, ask question know what your child wants. Go with them to the school, tours are a great way even if the tour is online.

Consider academics primarily, social atmosphere secondarily, and availability of transit/consumer/entertainment resources.

College is something that isnt as drastic as it may seem at first. All the frantic preperations and the anxiety are pointless. Don't expect college to be a life-alerating experience. You try your best, you make friends and it's not really that bad. Many people are very focused on their education and career and as long as you surround yourself with the right people, you can concentrate on what is important to you and your goals. The right college isn't always spelled out with a neon sign. Choose whatever feels comfortable to you, dont be fazed by the over the top theatrics. Just go with your gut feeling. You want to be in an environment that nutures your intellect, so only you can decide for yourself which college provides that for you. College is a fun experience, just don't get too caught up in the social scene and remember what you're there for and everything else will fall in place. Enjoy!

These years will be the time of your life and it's sexpensive to spend this time to try and find out who you are. Use this time to find out who you really are and make the best of it. That's what college is supposed to be for.

What you may think is right in the beginning, may not be the best choice for you in the end. If you do not get into your first choice school, another option may have actually been better for you. Once you get there, keep your values and morals close- do not sacrifice them. People DO accept you for who you are, and if they don't they are not worth being friends with. Academics are important, and the reason you go to college, afterall, but college opens a lot of doors to new experiences so don't forget to partake in them. Academics can be stressful, so find something that you will always love doing and make it a part of your regular routine to balance out your activities and stress levels.

Just be flixible and adaptable and you will be able to be happy anywhere, but if you aren't having a good time, always remember that transfering is an option. College is what you make of it, so let the bad parts roll off and you will be able to have a good time while learning the skills and knowledge that you will need in your professional life.

Parents and students should find a field they would like to pursue in a career someday. Research schools that have the programs and courses you will need to succeed in the carreer of your choice. Call and email school professors, find student emails and ask as many questions as you can. Go to the school for a visit and talk to everyone you see to collect advice and have questions answered. The more information you have, the better your decision will be. When you go to the school, make sure you make yourself stand out from other prospective students.

I cam from a small high school and was intimidated by going to a large school but I actually found out that I fit in very well at a large school. I believe that is not so much the size of the school but moreso the amount of time you take to get to know the teachers and the environment around you. The more time to spend getting use to this the easier the transition will be. Also I would suggest to try many extracurricular activities becuase you might find something that you never thought would interest you. In terms of Binghamton I wish that I had moved off campus during my sophmore year. The off campus housing is abour 1/3 the price of living on campus. Also the public transportation is an important issue to look at when looking at schools if you do not have a car.

look at everything when applying, look at the school, its location, the accademics, and reputation on a global level.

I would suggest to fully consider the students wants and to the students current academic situation at his/her high school, by checking on the amount of students and whether or not the perspective student feels comfortable in large schools. I think that the main mistake that people make in looking for schools is by worrying about the prices. I feel that there is more available financial aid out there than previously thought.

Visit, visit, visit.

The best advice that I can give to parents and/or students about finding the right college is to visit the campus beforehand, speak to the professors and students, and get a feel of what life is like there. This way you can choose the one that you feel most comfortable with. Once the student is in college, he or she should be sure to socialize with other students, make friends, and get involved in their school. While having fun is important, the student should be careful to focus their most of their time to academics and to not lose themselves in the excitement of the newfound freedom and independence.

Students should choose a place where they feel the most comfortable in, one of the most important things are to go and actually vist the campuses of the different colleges they are intending on applying to just because this is somewhere you will have to live in and around for the next four years of your life.

When finding the right school parents and students alike should first research the prestige of the faculty, school rank, location, and, of course, cost. Once a list of several schools is settled upon, it is absolutely imperative that the schools are visited. However, do not simply take a tour! It is extraordinarily beneficial to go to an area where students congregate and ask the students themselves what they think about the school. After all, the tours are only going to show you the areas they want you to see. Finally, it is important for the student to be able to ?imagine themselves? at the school. Yes, it sounds trite and corny, but it is actually an important test. Are there clubs that seem interesting to the prospective student? Do they like the location? How about the weather? Are they too far from home? If one can satisfactorily answer these questions then the school is probably a good fit.

My advice to an incoming student would be to enjoy the time that you are given in college, therefore I strongly suggest choosing the academic path that interests you most. I feel that choosing a major based on career necessity or familial influence is unfair to the student. The student will not enjoy their experience as much if each semester for them is spent learning things that don't intrigue them or inspire them. I encourage them to take on at least one minor in addition to their major, a minor that is either an additional interest or is something that adds a career seeking edge to the major of their choice, like business or management. If they like film, minor in cinema studies if it's available. College is a very valuable time, so my best advice is to go somewhere affordable and study what you love. The career search or additional schooling will come after. We are all so young at this point to begin with.

Visit and spend a night.

Go where feels right not what looks best on a resume. Being comfortable with your surroundings is the first step to being successful. Also, don't be afraid to get involved.

When looking for a college make sure to do a lot of research on the progbrams they offer and extra curricular activies. Talk to students who are currently attending and those that are planning on attending the school and make sure to visit. Look at the atmosphere, size and surrounding area. To make the most of your college experience talk to a lot of people and try new things. Try to meet as many people as you can and take all the opportunities that are given to you. Learn good study habits and ways to destress as well as time management.

Visit the campus beforehand! Spend a weekend there and talk to the students. A good balance between work and your social life is key! Remember, college will be the best four years of your life.

Parents should help their children find a place that is safe and friendly and allow them to do the choosing. If money is a factor then they should look into affordable schools and let the student decide for themselves. It also helps to visit the campuses to actually see what is offered and how student life is by asking students there. Students should find a place that has their academic interest in mind and yet offer fun interactive activities and engaging with other students. In your college years, you will experience a lot of things, and for a lot it means living by yourself for the first time, so have fun and make the best of it because you'll learn to make life-long friends and enjoy every minute you had.

Finding the right college is not an easy thing to do. For me Binghamton is the right place because it is the ivy of state schools in New York. It is reasonably priced and has a great business school. I am in the School of Management hoping to achieve great things when I graduate. I will be able to achieve these things because of the Professors and Binghamton and the career services available to me. It is important to have your interest at the school you go to. I feel that I have been able to make the most of my college experience by joining the women's rugby club at Binghamton. I am now Vice President of this club and hope that it will grow larger from my leadership. Joining extra curriculars helps to define your college experience.

Remember that no matter what school you choice or path you follow - be it a 2 year, 4 year private or public school or maybe a community college in your hometown or university on the other side of the country - dedication is essential for any success. This includes dedication to the coursework, studying, and appropriating comfort within the field you choose. There is nothing short of a plethora of possible destinations ranging from architecture to zoology and it is most certainly overwhelming. But remember it is also exciting, full of endless promise. So, how can one make the most of the college experience? I say tune your anxiety and ambition into dedication and devition to being a student.

Just let them be free and learn on their own. It's scary at first, but it makes them a better person

Parents, please don't be close-minded as to where your children may or may not go to school. Don't think that only the private schools, or the most expensive, or the best-known will provide a high-quality, sound education. Don't limit options by restricting possible colleges by location or expenses. Students, think well and hard, for the next four years should be productive, exciting and fun. Sure, you might miss your family if you go to a distant school, but time goes by (and fast). Don't think that you'll have to go to a school in a big city to have fun. There are endless possibilities anywhere you go; school is what you make it. Think about what you'll want to do in your free time; think of the friends you want to make. Make sure the school you pick has plentiful places to study, and have fun, for your main goal is to earn an education. Pick an establishment with professors who have your needs in mind, who thrive on teaching others, and who are accessible to their students. Pick a school that you'll enjoy, and everything else will work out.

In the end, the best college is one that suits and offers what your child needs. Upon visiting, the campus and the overall enviroment should call out to you. It is a place you can see yourself grow and make the best of your college career.

Look for your best fit.

While looking for a school there are many key points you should both focus on to ensure that your child chooses the right school. I have seen many of my friends transfer or decide to take a year off, because they were not happy with their intial school choice. Money is a big issue, especially woth today's economy. Figuring out how much you can afford to pay for college, whether you will be taking out loans, and how much you r child will be responsible for is a key factor. Living arrangements in something your child needs to decide on, since they need to be comfortable away from. That includes choosing to live on or off campus, if they like the city life better, or even of they want to live home. After deciding which schools are within your budget, and where your child would like to attend school, looking at what programs the schools offers is next. Your child should choose a school that offers programs based on what career they plan on persuing, or that has a well-known reputation. If your child has any hobbies, choosing a school with extracurricular activities esures productive free time.

Student should go into college with positive thoughts in mind, as long as they have there priorities in order and are willing to put time aside for studying they should do just fine. Parents should back off a bit and let their kids make choices of there own because the college expience is suppose to prepare students for independent futures.

get involved

It is a very important decision but if you are not happy with the first place you are, transferring is not a big deal. I think that parents need not worry about their kids, there are bad things in college but there are a lot more good things about college. Let your kids go and for the kids, don't worry on the first day your ushually surrounded by other people just as nervous as you. It is such a great enviroment the college atmosphere is so nice.

In order to be happy with the choice you make, apply for schools that you feel are challenging to get into. It's suprising, but it is possible to be accepted. In addition it is vital that the school has the kind of environment that you are looking for, i.e. campus size, academedia, facilities, people, and surround communities. When you are at college, it is importnat to put yourself out there and be willing to meet new people and engage in community events. It brightens up the experiences that you will have at the school. Instead of just memories where you're cramming in the library, there are memories of tug of war battles or Co-Ed foot ball on muddy grass - or concerts if that is more your taste. The friends that you make in college will stick for a lifetime so it is important to meet new people. Networking is also important as well. Make use of the faculty and opportunities that the school provides you with.

Finding the right college is difficult-- more often than not students find themselves unhappy with their choice of undergraduate study because they either followed their friends, significant others, parents, or siblings rather than their own gut instincts. My advice would be to research schools, visit and take tours, and to not settle. If your son or daughter wants to go to a school that is academically challenging, let them be challenged! If they feel that going away to school would be to hard a transition, do not push. Your child must do what is best for him or herself, and you must do what is best for them also. College is an extremely enlightening time in a person's life, but it can also be trying. Stay true to yourself, your feelings, your goals and aspirations, and do what is best for you, and not someone else. In the end you are the one moving away, making new friends, and taking classes. This is your future; be smart & take your time.

In my opinion, the best advice for parents and students on the college hunt would be to visit prospective colleges and really get a feel for the students. A good college experience really depends on whether or not the student fits in with the other students at that school. Also make sure that the school's academics are in line with what the student is expecting in terms of workload, extra help, difficulty of grading etc. If a school is too academically challenging for a particular student, that will seriously hamper that student's college experience. Upon arriving at college, the best advice for the student would be to have an OPEN mind. Do not go into college with expectations of everything just falling into place. College is what you make of it, and there are times when the student will have to put in some effort to make it a truly rewarding experience. Try to be friendly, don't be afraid of putting yourself out there, and most of all, be confident and excited about who you are!

pick a school where you see yourself going and whose student population represents diversity but still unified

Have fun, but learn too.

Visit before you go. Get opinions from students there!!

Most students have no idea where they want to go or what they want to do, so seeing a variety of schools helps him decide what is best for him. Visit as many schools in as many different locations as possible. Start the college search process early, because the early bird always gets the worm! To find the right college for your student, make sure that he has had a stay-over visit to each of the schools he is seriously interested in. This way, he will get a sense of what it would be like when he attends the school. If he is interested in fraternities, see how involved the campuses greek life is. He should talk to students and/or faculty that currently reside there to see if the campus life, academic integrity, financial aid, etc., is what he wants from his school. To make the most out of his college experience, encourage him to join as many clubs or groups as possible! This helps him get involved with students who share the same values as him, and help him make life-long friends. Most impmortant of all, have fun with the process, this is exciting for him!

Find a campus that you like with people you connect with and work hard to keep up with school

Visit campus, attend a class, sleep in the dorms, and speak with upper classmen. Be involved in the process!

Make sure you visit the campus before you decide to attend Binghamton University. I was accepted into a few other better accredited Engineering schools, but decided to go to Binghamton after I visited the other school.

Make sure you have an Idea of what you want to go to school for but leave alot of room for exploring. Do some really good research on schools ideal for what your interested in, ideal for your financial situation, and ideal for your interests. Consider advice from other students and even your parents and school faculty.