Temple University Top Questions

My advice to students is to pick a college where you feel comfortable; somewhere that will allow you to stretch yourself and excel, but ultimately where you can be yourself and fit in. I suggest choosing a school that has programs which excite you, not necessarily the school with the biggest "name." Picking the most elite school that will accept you doesn't guarentee happy college years. My best piece of advice to students is to choose a college for yourself. Don't let pressure from parents or friends force you into a decision you are not entirely satisified with. Parents: You've done your best to raise a capable young adult. Trust them to make the best decsion for themselves, with your helpful advice. My advice to make the most of your first year at school is be willing to try new things, battle procrastination (it is your GPA's worst enemy), and surround yourself with friends who respect themselves and will respect you enough help you make healthy and wise choices.

I recommend that most students getting ready to look for a potential university/college should keep their mind open to all possibilities. The financial aid is out there, the great experiences, and the best academics available are at your feet. Don't hesitate to reach out to all your interests and don't let the cost of tuition immediately turn you away from a school that could really help shape you into the person you want to become. As for parents (since this experience can be hard on them as well), just remember that your child is only a phone call away!

First, I would advice parents and their child/children to make the college decision process as fun as possible because it can often become stressful at times. Nothing should be kept secret within the family during this crucial time of deciding on a college. There should be open and honest conversation about everyone's thoughts and opinions about specific schools. The parents should value their child's personal opinions and the child should do the same for their parents, especially if the parent has been in that position before. Narrowing down your college list to about three or four is important because it makes the final decision easier, and beside you have to make sure to visit the schools on your final list, as well as doing sufficient research. Choosing the right college is like picking out the perfect prom suit - you want something that is a good fit and something that you will always remember in a positive way.

For a student and/or parents trying to find the right college, I would first suggest to start early in senior year in high school, and even during the summer before. That way you are not rushing around to pick a college at last minute and not completely sure if that college is the one you want. You should visit the campus during a school day to see how busy and active the campus is as well. This will give you an idea of the size instead of reading the numbers. And of course you need to make sure it has what you are intersted in. Maybe it should have more than one of your interests incase you decide you want to change your major.

The most important thing about findigng the right college is to be true to the individual's personality. If the student wants to be independent then a big school is a better fit but if the student wants to still be dependent then a small school is better. Look at the trends in the school as far as academics and safety. Look at the neighborhood and the security available. Look at the close proximity of necessary stores like the grocery store or pharmacy. it would also be important to research the health care offered because it is liklely that a freshman will get sick at least once. Consider how diverse the school is and how diverse the student wants the school to be. The most important thing is to pick a school the respects your values and personal beliefs and makes you feel the most comfortable because that will be your home for 4 or 5 years!!!!!

Finding the right college is very difficult. The first thing you want to remember is that you will be at this place for 4-years. When selecting your college you want to be sure that you will be able to enjoy yourself in every facet of life, academically, socially, mentally, and emotionally; the last thing you want is to be stuck in an enviroment where you are miserable. We all know that academics are the main reason for attending college but you have to have some kind of social life to keep yourself from cracking. Social life isn't just limited to parties, but goes as far as the organizations and teams you may be interested in. Make sure the Univeristy you are choosing satisfies your entire being as much as it possibly can. You are not going to find exactly everything you want in one college but try to get as close as possible to your ideal college experience. Join clubs and organizations that are going to benefit you in the long run. Don't just pick one because all your friends or all the cool kids are in it. Be an individual ane make your own destiny.

Find the college that you want to wake up to for the next two or four years. You have to find the college that is going to be your second family. People don't realize that being happy where you are at college is half the battle of getting a degree. Being active in the social life of college is what sets the cool and calming pace of the academic world. It's all about finding the college that is going to make you happy and best allow you to find that social and academic balence.

Some advice I would give to a student who is looking into college is to do their reasearch. Find out if the school is really what you are looking for. This reasearch should include the academics as well as the location, population, and tuition rates. All of this critera can have a major influence on a student's final decision and performance in school. After making that descison, a major, life changing trasition will be made. College is definately a an experience unlike any other and what makes it easier is having an idea of what are becoming a part of. Getting to know and meet new people is also a major part of the college experience. Not only are you exposed to many people form all walks of life and upbringings you learn how to respect and accept and tolerate different opinions and perspectives. College does not only provide you with an education, it also provides you with a better understanding of yourself.

The one thing I would stress to parents and the students who are searching for that perfect fit college is to do your research. Essentially, visiting the campus during semester hours and asking the enrolled students about their expereiences at the school in order to get a full picture of what the school might be like. Moreover, Googling the school will also work--maybe even joining specific information boards related to their school to receive answers to the unorthodox questions one may have, but is too shy to ask someone in person. Lastly, the most important thing to do is to keep your options open. Make sure you have plenty of safe-schools along with a number of reach-schools. Make specific lists based on your needs and rank each school on it's compatability. Choosing the right school is a long and tedious process so it is crucial for both the student and the parent to sit down and seriously consider and contemplate each option.

Advice I would give to a student and/or parents about finding the right college would be to make sure you view the campus during the day and night time. Atmosphere changes with seasons also so perhaps a visit during the winter with one over the spring and summer would do well. Making the most out of your college experience is all about your perception of what college is and how you want it to be. The right school for the right person is a hard find, yet once the initial shock of a new surrounding fades one is able to adjust to any sort of environment. Thus the students goals must be prioritized and organized for a clean transition through the first year. In my first year fall to spring proved ever-changing but I thank a reformed mind and insightful views from upperclassmenfor guigance. They helped me hold on and reorganize myself in accomadating to the changes and experiences to be had in college.

The parents need to have very strong communication with their child about their expectations both students and parents. As well as comfort level; The city vs. the country or another country, big school/small school, liberal/conservative, public/research institutue or private more expensive. Figure out who is comfortable with paying for what. Don't just dump the responsibility on the student. They are under 20 most likely they deserve to focus on school so they can have a bright future for themselves, their future family (if the plan one) and so on. Parents should do more than the best that they can to help students in finding financial aid, the rest falls into place. Such as, studying and internships and what not. With out financial aid, unless you are wealthy and willing to fork over any amount to the unversity, going to college is very difficult if you want to succeed. Because then the student must worry about paying the bills and that can be very overwhelming espeically if the student has the ability to be very successful. This comes from personal experience of having unprepared parents. College is so important! Encourage the student!

Yes I would. I went to Temple University my freshman and my sophmore year for nursing. When I arrived at Temple I did not know that there nursing program only accepts a small amount of students out of a large number. You really need to look into this information. If I had the choice I would still would have gone to Temple those two years because I am now going to a nursing school in the Fall of 2009, but if a student interested in nursing and wanted to start their freshman year, Temple would not be the school for them.

My advice for students who are trying to find the right college will be to decide what career they want to pursue before they apply to any college and then read all the information of the college, for example: the environment, careers link, academic level. These things can really help students to choose the right college. For parents, they should always encourage their children to be better in life, therefore, parents should do some research on schools so students can see that they are not by themselves on this. Parents should go to school involved in school's activities before choosing the school and meet with advisors, counselors, teachers so they know if that's what they want for their children. I know that choosing the right school can be difficult sometimes but the more information students can get from a college the better and optimistic students can feel to attend to school. Do research on different schools including financial aid and tuition because some schools offers more financial aid help than others and are cheaper. Students always need to have a positive and enthusiastic attitude towards their searching for the right school. Never give up and stay on track.

When choosing a college your not only choosing a school to complete a major and get a job .,you are choosing a school that will intern change your entire life. I would choose a school that does not only fit you academically but politically and , also personally. It's best to choose a school that feels like home. When a person is home they are comfortable and can excell. Therefore finding a school that you feel comfortable at is very important. If family is important to you , also do not choose a school that is extremely far, so you can still make those occassional visits home. When choosing a college you also want to find a college that you could grow as a person at. College is all about learning new things and maturing. When going to college, experience all you can so that when you are older you do not have any second guesses, or feel like you have voids from college that you never filled. Do not be affraid to try new things or open up your eyes to new people and their cultures. Stay involved with your school and most important take lots of pictures.

My first response I'd give a parent or student about finding the right college is to know who you are and what you want. Make a list of your priorities, such as warm or cold climate, large or small school, distance from home. You would be happier if you were comfortable from the start. For instance if you were close with your family and went to a school 10 hours away from home, you could be so homesick that you would not concentrate on meeting new friends or on school work. You have to consider cost as well. You should know if you need to take loans and how much. Today it is a reality that educational loans are not easy to get like in my parent's time. It is best to be prepared so that you are not suprised you owe $20,000 more or less when you graduate. If you get a chance, visit friends at colleges rather than family tours. This way you can really see what campus life is really like. You might get a glimps of what your life would be like living at a particular school.

I would tell them to do their research. Look up the colleges online and more importantly visit the schools. Visiting Temple is what sealed the deal for me. What's even more important than that is communication. I was the first in my family to go into college, so i had a lot of unanswered questions, along with my mother. I put in the work to find the answers that I needed, but never spoke to my mom about it. So when it came time to start school, the only thing my mother knew was that I was going to Temple. She visited the campus with me, but she didn't kno the cost, that the dorms were co-ed, the schoool's resources, among many other things, which really hurt her in the end because she felt she had no input in my future. Ultimately the decision is yours, but it's important to keep your parents involved; it's already hard enough for them to let you go in the first place.

Students need to find a good environment for themselves.

I would think carefully and if make an attempt to visit the campus. Also, talk to students currently attending and feel out a variety of opinions of campus life, faculty, and administration. Also make a financial plan to avoid any distracting and stressful money woes. While attending your school of choice, be thrifty and do not overspend. You're attending school so you'll have more money to spend after graduating and hopefully pursuing a career in your desired field. Be sure to balance your time between studies and a social life. Too much study leads to a lonely time and possibly missed networking opportunities. Too much socializing could lead to a neglect of one's studies and extra time in school along with extra money to be paid for classes that were failed. Have fun, be diligent, and begin acting like an adult and you'll have a fruitful experience at your college or university. Good luck!

In order to make the most of a college experience I would suggest to parents to let their child make their own decision on what college they want to attend. Never force them to attend a college where they do not feel comfortable. I would tell students that in order to get the full college experience living in an on campus facility for at least the first year is necessary. I would also warn them that sometimes college can be like your own vacation from home so don't get too sidetracked from your academics. And lastly, really think about the next 4 years so you can gain alot from your academic experience but still have fun at the same time.

As for finding the right college- VISIT THEM, and more than once. Also, visit on a day where the college hasnt organized a huge visit. See if you feel comfortable on campus, and if its the right fit for you. As for making the most of your college experience, GET INVOLVED. Join clubs, go to sporting events with your face painted and college shirt on and scream your heart out. Explore the city you live in, and learn to know it like the back of your hand. Lastly, realize why you're there- to learn. Ask questions, go to office hours, realize that the library is where you'll be able to concentrate rather than your dorm room. OH yeah, and just because they dont take attendance, go to every single class (including the 8:40's) and leave your laptop with wifi at the dorm. Have fun, the four years are going to be over before we even know it.

Make sure you visit the campus. Pictures and words on a university website dont paint a clear picture of the overall atmosphere. Also, the student needs to be at least {4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}90 sure about the major that they choose. College is far too expensive to waste time on an education you will never use. Some kids pick psychology because it sounds interesting even though they have no actual knowledge of what being a psychologist entails. Let the students be responsible for themselves. If parents have too much input and help to much, the student will not learn anything about life in college.

My advice for parents and/or students about finding the right college and making the most of the college expierence is to do your research, research schools and find out how they are like and what brings people to the University in the first place. I also recommend for them to know what they want to get out of college before, meaning do you want to go to school in the city, or do you want to go to a well know program, etc...then choose from there. Also visiting schools and touring is great and very helpful in determing your future school because you get to see how the school is like and what it is all about, which is very important.

Finding the right college for me was easy; as soon as I stepped foot on campus, I knew that was where I wanted to be. Everything checked out; the teachers were great, everyone was friendly, and it was in the city, which is where I wanted to be. Just make sure you visit the school you think you want to go to, and if need be, visit it multiple times. Talk to current students and find out what campus life is like. Parents; try not to interfere too much. If you do not like where your child wants to go, try to support them anyways. This is a huge step in our lives and if a mistake is made, it might br crucial. Just live life to the fullest and you will enjoy college. Make time for fun but make sure you put academics first.

make the right decision early. see if you can shadow current students at the colleges you like the most.

Every college has its own character and it is important to find one that is cohesive with your own personality. A large city campus offers a different experience than a small suburban one, aand it is important to know which one best suits you. Also, living on campus or joining activities on campus are important ways of experiencing campus life.

Let your child choose the school that they want to go to, the parent shouldn't make the decission.

Some of the best advice I can give when young students are looking for a successful future, is to take the time. High school students are young, and although some may be quite mature, no one can know what the right choices are for a long future ahead of them. Take the time to research colleges and universities including what they have to offer and where they are. Visit and experience as many as possible! Really listen to parents and consider their concerns as well. Take the time to try and research careers and educational opportunities before you choose your future job. Take it seriously and realistically, but don't forget (despite what some adults may think) to include passion and even fun! And once the student has made these decisions, make the most of college by taking the time to experience or be apart of different school and social organizations, events, volunteer opportunities, career based groups, internships and/or job opportunities to learn and soak in as much knowledge and fun as possible. You will learn what you do/do not like, what you are good/not good at. Later, you will never regret the decisions you've made.

Please do choose a school that your family can afford because if they can't afford it and you dont get enough aid and the school you are planning to go to is your dream school; then your in for major depression

To make the most of your college experience I believe you have to follow your dreams. You have to be your own leader and go experience college not just go to class and go home. You have to get involved and meet new people. I encourage parents to allow their child to live on campus for the first year at least to get the dorm room experience as well. In addition to that the students must have patience because with out it, you will find yourself disappointing yourself. Students, you must understand that it is okay for you not to complete college in 4 years most do not so do not rush it your degree will still be their when ever your done. Parents, allow the student to make there own mistakes that's the only way they will learn. Thank you Bianca Kennedy

Just take yor time when picking the right school fo you, in addtion I learned that its always good to visit the school before yu atten. So that way you can get a feel for the school's enviroment and whether or not you could picture yourself there.

The only advice I would give to any student or parent who has a student preparing to attend college, is to make sure the college that you are considering is exactly what you expected. I would advise them to visit the college more than once, prior to attending. They should also find out how much financial aid the school will reward them. Prospective students, while visiting, should view the housing and dining facilities to make sure they are clean and decent to their needs. The biggest fear is to enroll in a college and find out that it is not what you expected. You should have a clear idea of how the campus and school operates prior to attending.

Anyone who has even thought about going to college instantly realizes that the decision is a daunting one. The best way to pick a college is to simply know what you want. Understanding if the future student wants to live in an urban or rural setting, close or far away from home and at a small or large school makes all the difference. The more you can narrow down the list of physical feature your dream school, the closer you are to a successful pick. The next thing to understand is what the student wants in a career. Before going to school and wasting money on classes that aren?t relevant, a student must know exactly what they want to study. Finding a school that?s renowned in the field of study that?s desired and meets your physical criteria is as simple as searching The Princeton Review, but it is always best to visit each school you are looking at once you have narrowed the search. On campus the student will feel what is right, and the parents and students will be able to have one on one conversations with people about financial aid, classes and student experiences.

I would advice parents and students to visit different colleges before making a decision. It is important to see weither you work and learn better is a small or large school, in the city or in the suburbs. These attributes will completely change your learning and overall college experience. I also advice students and parents to be more finanically prepared for college because it makes life less stressful, and it is always better to be on top of your finances and bills. I also advice students to live on campus. During the past three years, I have commuted to and from school and I have worked during the whole time. I did not have a chance to fully experience the city life or the Temple University life. The student should get more involved and become one with their learning community, I wish I did. Good luck!

Don't take anybody's word for it. Visit the campus, pretend to be a student, sit in lectures, hang out at the hang out spots. If it's the right place, you'll feel a certain magnetism -- it'll feel right. If it isn't, well, you won't be able to get out fast enough. Remember that you're spending a significant part of your life here and meeting people that you'll probably know until you die, make sure you don't spend the rest of your life regretting your choice. As for the college experience? A campus is as good as its people, and if you want to make the most out of it, don't be afraid to meet them. Professors are people too, they want to be liked and want to like you, so step up. Also, remember what you're there for. Get connections, become friends with faculty, keep your eyes open for every opportunity. You'll make life a lot easier for yourself as time goes by. Lastly, don't worry about it. What you stand to gain is much greater than what you have to lose.

figure out what school you want to go to by your major not because of the name. also look into the campus and activties and keep in mind about how far away from home you want to be

To know that picking the right college is very important and the decision should be made by the person who is actually going.

I never understood the importance in visiting a school prior to your application process but it is definitely beneficial to both the parent and student. I applied to almost 8 schools and got accepted to all except 2 Ivy League institutions but Temple was the first school I visited and fell madly in love with it. I didn't see a need to visit any schools thereafter. I felt comfortable immediately. My advice is to visit the schools and find the school that makes you feel like you are right at home, the way Temple made me feel. Best of luck!!

Make sure you visit at least 3 to 4 schools in different locations that have the best program for your intended major. Get to know a couple students from every college you attend to get a sense of what that college is about. Explore the campus and decide if you want to be in a suburban campus, near the beach, on a mountain top or in the heart of a city.

Make sure you know what it is that you're looking for in a school. Also it is important to go visit schools that you are interested in. Definitely it is extremely important to get involved at whatever university you attend. Work hard and have fun!

As much as you can, try to have a clear picture of the type of environment you'd like to spend the next four years in. If you're not the greatest academic performer, start at a school that's a bit easier, and then try to transfer to a place where you can really succeed once you've adapted to the demands of life as a college student. I can't stress enough how much I wish I had done that, and I really feel like my college life would have been a lot simpler if I'd just been willing to start out by aiming a bit lower before trying to move up into a better-known school. That said, I'm also grateful that I'm attending a school with such a diverse student body, and I would wholeheartedly recommend that prospective college students take that sort of thing into an account. A more varied experience can only benefit you, after all.

Make sure you're getting a good education for the money you're paying. Remember that you're there to learn. Don't go crazy. Get in touch with yourself and really learn who you are; only then can you make the best of college.

Pick somewhere that you think you will be comfortable attending. That is a big financial strain. And has an excellent reputation and education.

I would recommend do not go to a college because of financial reasons. Pick a school based on your interests and your major as well as a social aspect. One of the most important aspects of college is social life and extracurriculars so also go to the school that your looking to attend and stay there for a weekend to get a feel for the school.

Look at more than one college at look at all that they have to offer not just a few things. Academics, diversity, and reputation are all important and should be including in the decision-making process.

To find the right college, the parents should let their children decide where to go. However, the parents should make sure their children know the reasons for going to college. One the students know this, they should know enough of themselves to realize what schools would fit them best. Once they get to college, the students should start up by taking light classes as the first semester could be overwhelming. After the first year, it gets easier as students become adjusted to the life of a college student.

A very important thing to remember is that it is entirely possible to find happiness and academic fulfillment anywhere. It is up to the individual to make the most of his or her college experience. While I did not get into my first choice school, I discovered that Temple was the better school for me in the long run. Being at Temple helped me realize that I wasn't happy with my original major choice, and the Honors Program was an indespensible help this past summer when I had to change my course schedule. I am extremely satsified with my life at Temple: I'm double majoring in subjects that I love with all my heart, I'm in the fencing club, I participate in musical ensembles, and I still manage to hang out with friends. I am always busy, and I love my life in the city. My advice to students and parents in the college hunt is to search for what you feel is a financially viable institution that the student feels at home in. However, everyone can find their place wherever they end up, and sometimes being dissappointed in the college admissions process is an unexpected fortune!

To choose a college, the first task is to do research using different college databases, for example, College Board. Once the student or parent has narrowed their search to a few colleges, they should explore the schools? websites and request more information via email and snail mail. Some things to research are major and course choices. The student may have a specific major in mind, but it is important to research other majors to have an in-depth understanding of what the school has to offer to help reduce the amount of time the student changes his or her major or transfers schools. Moreover, accessing the number of each course available as compared to the number of students is necessary to make sure that student is able to register for the classes they need. As the researcher comes across questions, they should right them down to ask either during a campus visit or via email. It is important for the guardian and student to visit the college to get a feel for the atmosphere, especially if the student intends to live on campus. The school will be their new community and it is important understand the way that community works.

When it comes to choosing the right college, it is all about knowing one's self. Some factors about an individual that contribute to choosing the right college are one's personality, what subject or atleast area of subject one performs well at, one's studying preference, if one likes a more populated or less populated campus and many more. For example, do you learn better in a class with 200 students or 25 students. Another aspect that goes hand in hand with this is the role of your professors. If there is a large class it is hard to give the attention to all the students, where as in a small class that attention is avalible. Another question to ask is does a student like studying where there is diversity of students taking a variety of classes or where everyone is studying the same thing or something similar. All of these factors bascially require knowing an individual's identity and after figuring out who you are and who you want to be, it is very easy to choose the right colleges according to your preferences.

A very important thing to remember about choosing the right college is to not follow everything that may be "acceptable" to society. Unfortunately it seems that "brand name" colleges can guarantee better job placement than equally successful colleges that aren't so famous or well known. Sometimes students and parents compromise too much for the will of society and forget the true reason for going to college, which in turn ends in decreased academic success and overall disappointment and regret for the academic institution chosen. In order to choose the right college for students make sure adequate research is done about the school, the neighborhood, off campus houing, and anything else that the student would ever encounter during college. All these things can affect the quality of the college experience. There is always space for a little error in life, but with proper research, smarter reactions can happen and situations can be taken care of efficiently. Remember in the end college is a long term commitment, so make sure every consideration is taken and you are absolutely happy with your decision. It's not always about the expensive, big name college. Don't settle for less than personal perfect!!

I think it is important for someone that is trying to grow as an individual to be placed in a place much unlike where they have grown up. This could mean that one must move geographically far away from home, and be in a place socio-economically different from where they live. It is vital that both parties are involved in the selection process and are comfortable with it though - so I do believe that if a visit to the school for an extended amount of time beforehand is possible that it can be very beneficial. Breaking out of your shell is difficult, but important, so if you feel uncomfortable or awkward at all - you must try to believe that it will lead to positive changes in who you are.