SUNY at Binghamton Top Questions

let your student decide for himself. And don't go for the school you just barely got into, you'll just barely get by.

Parents, don't push your students to find the perfect school. There are way too many parents that stress out about it more than their kids and push them and push them until their kids just have lost their taste for colleges. Look at schools, but don't stress! if you don't find the perfect school immediately, it's not the end of the world.

No clue, just make sure to keep your gpa up. If you dont, it can come back to bite you like it did me

You never know for sure, but you find out more about what you want when you get to a school.

If you have a gut reaction to a place (especially a negative one), go with it. Go look at the school. Twice. Talk to people who go there, who are in the field(s) you want to go into- each of the different programs are always differently run. Eat a meal. Walk around. Introduce yourself to ANYBODY you see- people love to talk. Read lots of reviews. Don't think you're getting more for a higher price. When you're there, don't give up right away- wanting to transfer as soon as things don't work out is not a succesfull attitude. Join some clubs! Even if it's just the cooking club, it's good to meet people. Invite people out to dinner, even just at the dining hall. Talk to the librarians- they can help you find resources you never imagined existed. Take classes in EVERYTHING. Go to your professors office hours- they love talking to you instead of sitting there by themselves for an hour. ASK FOR HELP IF YOU NEED IT. There are great resources all around to help you get whatever it is you need. Don't write papers based on Google alone.

When your child goes off to college, let them breath a breath of independence. Find a happy medium between being a parent and becoming a friend to your son or daughter. Encourage your child to get involved on campus if they have the time - remember, schoolwork comes first. At the same time, make sure theres always some time for play involved, live a little. Learn about the resources on your campus. At Binghamton University, there is a department or a club that addresses anything you could possibly imagine. Learn the safety protocols for your school and join the emergency text-messaging system if your school applies. Know what you can and can not bring to college before hand or you will end up throwing out many things and/or have it confiscated. Understand that Resident Assistants/Advisors are ultimately student advocates that only want the best for you. RA Robocops do exist, but are rare. Have an open mind. You're meeting people from every corner of the Earth in some cases and you need to be aware that everyone is not like you. Watch your money carefully. $1.88 x 30 things = $56.40. And finally, Good Luck.

The best way to find the right college is to visit various colleges and see first-hand how each college experience would typically be like. Orientation programs and college tours allow for direct contact with the school's current students which can be beneficial for visitors who can then obtain personal opinions and learn more about its lifestyle from experienced individuals, rather than a book. This past year I was approached by a girl visiting Binghamton University who asked me various questions about both the on- & off-campus lifestyle. By approaching me, she was able to have her specific and personal questions answered directly from an honest and enlightened perspective. Moreover, making the most of the college experience is easy: one should balance both their academic and social lives equally. While staying focused and working hard is a definite must, enjoying oneself by hanging out with friends frequently and attending social activities is just as crucial in enjoying the ultimate college experience.

If your going to live at home make sure you can handle all the grievances that come with it. If your going to live away from home make sure you can handle it and do some research about the campus and campuslife.

Choosing a college can be an intimidating and difficult process, taking up a lot of time and energy. I attend Binghamton University and am pleased to say that I absolutely love it- but choosing that school was completely on a whim. My father and I planned a weekend to visit four schools, Binghamton was not one of them. On the way home we saw signs for BU and decided to check it out. After a long weekend, getting lost while trying to find the school in the rain, getting soaked on our way to the tour, and being about 20 minutes late, we were both sure that I would not pick Binghamton. My father told me to keep my head on straight and give it a chance however, and as it turns out, I fell in love with the school immediately. The best advice I can give? Set aside time to visit schools, possibly more than once, and never go with the one that seems the best online; that makes the biggest difference. To the students- choose the school that you feel comfortable at and that you know will suite you the best, that will really let you flourish.

To students who will need to take out loans: Don't underestimate how expensive college is. Cost is an extremely important factor in deciding which college to attend. It may seem like it's affordable now because the lender is paying for it and you don't have to worry about it for 4 years, but once you graduate and realize that you don't have a job and still owe over $50,000, it will be very overwhelming. I would definitely choose a cheaper school even if it weren't my top choice. You can find your place on any college campus if you make the effort, and make sure that you make the effort. If you are shy, branch out, take a chance, and you will be surprised at how far you get. To parents: If your children don't do well in school, don't yell or punish them. Assist them and offer them guidance so that they can find the recourses to help them do well.

Picking a college is the most intense game of Match-Maker one will ever endure?a student must pick the school that provides him with the best resources for personal growth. Parents and students--get ready to do A LOT of research! Before a student can find his academic soul-mate, he must establish the criteria that create the ?perfect school.? Academics are important, but don?t ignore other key aspects of the college experience. Does the school offer extracurricular activities that interest the student? Does this school have a population with which the student can identify? Is this school affordable? These are just a few examples of questions that should be considered before making any final decisions. College is a time for the exploration and development of a student?s character; a student will garner much more from an institution if he becomes acclimated with the opportunities on campus. Students should enter college ready to utilize the abundance of resources at their fingertips. Getting involved on campus and forging friendships with professors is a great way to develop career interests. College can be overwhelming at times, but a well-organized (and well-rested) student can go a long way!