Towson University Top Questions

Whether you are an off-campus student or an on-campus student, college is a life-changing experience. At college, you will not only learn course material; you will also learn valuable life lessons and grow as a person. I believe one of the greatest things you can do with your life is to serve others. Take time to serve others through campus activities, helping your classmates, or doing volunteer work related to your major. Serving others not only benefits those you help, it also benefits you in countless ways. While at college, develop a strong support system; this may include your family, friends, professors, or other people close to you. Your experiences at college can be very fun and exciting, but they can also be very difficult and draining. Also, remember to make the most of where you are right now. Some people continue to look back and wish things were like the way they were before while many people just can't wait to graduate. Appreciate what you have right now. When choosing a college, think about why you want to be at college and what you want out of it. This will really help you decide.

Everyone always advocates the benefits of a good education; however, rarely is the type of education specified. While knowledge is truly the gateway to power and success, an uneven balance between "book smarts" and "street smarts" will impede any efforts in part to have a happy life. In a world dictated by social interaction and cultural diversity, one cannot effectively demonstrate their skills and capabilities if they are in a sense "socially retarded". The most important thing you can do for yourself is throw yourself out of your comfort zone, and become aware of your inherent ability to adapt and grow. Once you gain confidence and and an open mind to the entire world, your ability to address anything and everything life will throw at you will be considerably greater.

Know yourself before choosing what colleges are right. I sugguest that parents be aware of their child's strengths and interests, too. Even though the student has pushed themselves extremely hard for good grades and school activities, perhaps this isn't the learning environment for them to succeed. Some students need a laid back atmosphere, even though they are tough competitors. I wasted three years in a major that required textbooks. In the end, I realized my true identity is an artist. It came down to my mind was not being challenged creatively enough, and I felt discouraged and unmotivated. This is very dangerous. I'm staying enrolled at my university, trying to overcome Depression. I recently changed majors. Although for years I kept my artwork separate from my schoolwork, they're together now. Instead of recognizing my artistic mind, I thought I was here for studying. I failed. At some point, you feel burnt out. Sometimes, it takes the help of college to feel your inner-self. Find enough options for what you would like out of college experiences. If you start worrying about the applications, even before college has started, you're going down a dangerous path!

Research, research, research. And allow your child to do something that they want to do.

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The best advice I can give is to narrow your choices down to what you are looking for (education wise) and then visit. I visited 3 colleges, Stevenson U, Salisbury U and Towson U. I didn't do my research like I should have and went to Stevenson and found out they don't offer Spanish OR secondary education, which turned out to be a waste of time. When I went to Salisbury, I walked around campus with the tour and I felt uncomfortable and unwelcomed. There was something about the place where I could not "see myself there" to do well with my studies or to be happy. I then went on a tour at Towson. I walked around campus and was thrilled. It was such a nice and warm feeling to be on campus and I loved it. Since Towson was founded for education, I knew I was in good hands, and not only that, but the Foreign Language department is full of great professors who love what they do. So to parents and applicants, do your homework before you visit and be open-minded to whatever comes before you.

Advice that I would give to parents and/or students looking for the right college is to know what kind of atmosphere you're looking for in a living environment. Remember that living on campus and going to school on campus means being on campus almost constantly, and you want to feel at home there. When looking at schools and visiting schools, think about how you would feel walking around that place everyday. Think about what programs you may be looking for or are interested in and see if they offer multiple possibilities. Check out possible minors that keep you interested and excited about learning. Combining art and science may be something that sounds really hard to do, but it all depends on the type of programs each school offers. Visiting potential colleges is the only way to get a feel for the atmosphere of the school, and is what really makes all the difference. I am so glad I was able to complare multiple schools before deciding on Towson University, which surprised many people in my life, but I believe is the best decision I have ever made.

I would say to make sure you look at a variety of different campuses before applying to college. It is a good idea to try to look at the schools while school is in session. You cannot get a feel for what the campus is really like during the summer. Make sure the schools you are applying to have your major or perhaps a major you may want to pursue after attending. I wanted a school that had a big lacrosse program as far as activities that interest me outside the classroom. Make sure the school offers everything you're looking for both academically and socially. While looking at the schools make note of the things that are important to you now that you're looking. Sometimes you don't know what may matter until you start your search.

To find the right college, I would recommend visiting different schools and taking a tour of every school you attend. Meet with advisors and if you know what you want to major in, meet with professors in that field. Picture yourself at every school and determine where you see yourself the happiest. After you have been accepted to schools, its finally your turn to be in the drivers seat so choose the school that fits you best. After you accept the college of your choice, I can almost garentee that you will enjoy your experience. The person who starts college with an open mindset is the person who is being to be the most sucessful. College is about growing as a person and gaining new experiences, so take classes that are out of the ordinary and join different groups on campus! In my opinion, being socially active on campus is just as important as being successful academically.

The most important aspect of deciding on which college experience is best suited for you is determining if you will feel comfortable at a particular college or not. If you do not feel comfortable with the housing, exposure to a social life, clubs to be involved in, or any other activities then you will not live up to an ultimate experience at school. Parents should give their kids a chance to provide them with feedback of their initial reaction to the school instead of making wrong assumptions. Students should take the opportunityto visit schools and spend the night a few times to get an idea of what a typical day is like. This will allow the student to see if they fit in with the atmosphere or not.

As a perspective college student i would definitely encourage students and their parents to visit as many schools as possible. When they visit colleges they should be looking at class size, campus life, diversity, as well as extracurricular activities offered. Another important factor to consider is the social life of students on campus as well as the teacher student relationship in the classroom and during office hours. Overall when it comes to finding the right college just make sure that you as a student can envision yourself on that campus

To choose the right college is one of the most difficult things one must do. The college you choose is not just where you will get your education, but where you will live, make friends, lose friends, learn life lessons, eat, breathe, experience, and partake in all your day to day activities. It cannot be a choice made in haste, but a well thought out decision. Once you find the right one, you must make the most of it. Join clubs, talk to strangers (against the common belief), have an open mind, follow your heart: these are the keys to success.

Make sure to visit the school before deciding. Talk to students who already attend the school. If possible, ask to sit in on a few classes.

My college experience thus far has proven to be the most memorable aspect of my life to this day ultimately because I choose the perfect school for me. Before you begin looking at different colleges you need to have a well-understanding of yourself. If you know what makes you happy, what you want from your college, where you want to go in the future, and all the in-betweens the perfect school will be evident for you once you discover it. Unearthing the perfect school requires a lot of research which should be ongoing through your high school career. Determining your budget and location are two key starting points. Afterwards you can narrow your decision based on the available schools through campus tours and talking to students who actually attend the university. In order to make the most of your college experience you have to be willing to work hard and most importantly be involved. My involvement has opened numerous networking channels for me, I?ve gained tons of friends and unforgettable memories, and allowed me to gain the most from my college, appreciate it, and give back to it and my community.

Pick because of the environment. You can pretty much get the same education everywhere (minus the top schools) so go where you feel comfortable. I picked the a small city because everything I need is within walking distance but the city sounds don't keep me up at night.

Follow your heart. If your passionant about something, then look for a college that has a great reputation with that program. Here's a hint: sometimes the cheaper schools have better programs than the more expensive schools.

Visiting the campus is the best way to get a good impression

The college search can be a stressful time for both students and parents. Students, you are probably looking for a fun school, maybe your friends are going there. Parents, you are looking for quite the opposite. You would prefer a quiet place where your child will have plenty of time to excell in his/her studies. This disparity in criteria can make the college search a difficult time. Students, you do not need to go far from home to have a good time at college. Being close does not mean you will see your parents all the time. Don't cross a school off your list because it is close to home. Also, the more prestigeous school your parents might be pushing you towards is going to have more interesting professors. And since you will still be on a college campus, there will still be fun things to do. One good thing to look for in a school is the extracurricular activities the school has. Students who are more involved tend to enjoy the college experience more. And parents, once your child has left, you should not try to hold on to them. You can still have a great relationship.

Many parents and students spend the last half of high school in a panic, overwhelmed by the college choice. The first piece of advice I would give them is not to worry; no matter what college you pick the student will still have the opportunity to find their friends and make the most out of their own college experience. While some colleges are better for certain majors, it is really up to the student to take the opportunites their colleges give them and fulfill their potential. That's the amazing thing about college, it provides a student with a place where they can see all their options, take hold of their own life, decide how fast they want to go, what they want to accomplish, and then gives them the tools to do it. The choice for me was easy. I wanted a college with a good program in my feild, close to the city and not far from home. Only one school fit my criteria and I have loved my first two years here. To the students making that choice now, decide what you want, go for it and don't look back. Don't doubt yourself.

I don't think it's very likely that a given student entering college as a freshman is going to know very much about themselves or what they aspire to in the future. I think that especially for the first few years, the best plan is really to simply choose a cost-effective education that offers a wide array of disciplines (ie. a liberal arts university). That will save money and time. The second most important thing is cliche, but important. GET INVOLVED. The likelihood of someone dropping out of school if they feel as though they have the support of a small family and if they have "loved ones" at school is extremely low. To truly make the most of college you have to get beyond the idea that college is all about classes, because it most definitely is not. Many of the things you learn in college are learned outside of the classroom. Lastly, choose a college in which the classes are small and the professors make themselves available to students. They are the greatest resource a student can use and often are extremely influential in finding students jobs and working with current students to help them succeed.

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Instead of going on the campus tour, grab a campus map and wander around the campus for a few hours so you get the real version of the campus and not the "lets seduce the naive high school students" tour. If you're feeling up to it, maybe attend an on campus event or walk through a building or two and spy on a class. It's what I did, and how I decided that Towson was right for me.

tour the campus. have somewhat of an idea as to what career path you, as a student, would like to venture down.

Go visit a lot of colleges and universities and during the school week and you will be able to see what you like and do not like. You can see the type of students that attend the college and you will have a much better idea if you would enjoy that school or not.

Apply to and visit several colleges before deciding on one. Often, simply visiting a campus can be a powerful deciding factor as to whether or not one should attend a given school. Gather as much information about your possible college choices, and ask as many questions as possible while on campus tours. Apply for as many scholarships as possible, especially from companies and corporations, as well as local organizations, and scholarships available through your high school and college of choice. Fill out and update your FAFSA form as soon as you are able. Many colleges have a freshman orientation program. While at orientation, seek out other students in your same major, if you have selected one, as you are likely to have many classes with those same people. Complete general education classes as soon as possible, but do not get behind in taking classes for your major. Find out if any of your required classes are not offered every semester, and schedule those classes accordingly. Try not to fail any courses, especially those for your major. Many classes for majors are prerequisites for upper-division classes, and multiple attempts at prerequisites will slow down your progress significantly.

Every college offers tons of things to get involved in, but you yourself must make something of it. You're not going to make friends by staying in your dorm all day. Once you make friends don't be surprised if you witness binge drinking or marijuana use. The two have worked their way into the American college experience. Why? The current generation of youth has no respect for authority and a way to challenge authority figures is by breaking rules. Prepare your mind for critical thinking, you'll be asking yourself why things are the way they are.

The best advice I would give to students about finding the right college would be to visit the campus to take it all in, and don't be scared to make new choices. Try it out, if you don't like it, you are young enough to still make mistakes and can move on. For parents, I would say don't hold your kids back from being students and getting the most out of it. Financial aid will always be there and loans will always helo you for money, but time will not always be there. Take chances, have fun, and you will learn more and get more out of school if you really love where you are.

Make sure the college has several career options. Many times a student's first choice of a major is not what they end up wanted to do. Also, go to the school and sit in on classroom--see how the student feels inside!

I think that the most important thing about making the most of your college experience is to realize that it is going to be different from high school, and you have to go out of your comfort zone in order to have the best college experience possible. I think that choosing a school should start with your academic standards, and what major you want to pursue, and the type of social life you enjoy. Other than those choices I think that the school has little to do with your experience, and more to do with your flexibility and ability to make the most of situations.

The college experience is all about what the student makes of it. Use your time in college to meet new people, have new life experiences, and learn as much as you can. Make sure to talk to students on campus before making any decisions, as college tours and brochures are aimed at boosting enrollment and won't necessarily give equal representations of shortcomings. And choose your college based on an environment that you will feel comfortable in and be able to learn in while still being able to afford it.

When looking for a college look for one that obviously will give you that most specialized care towards that field that you want to go into. Also talk to the students first when you go on a tour of the campus. They will not hesitate to tell you how they really feel so ask them about the types of majors here and the quality of them, the teachers and types of students here and the safety on campus. If your coming from a community college make sure that your credits will transfer. If you require to work make sure that the schedules there will be flexible enough to accomdate this decision. If your commutting then check out the parking on campus and the ability to get to where you need to go on campus and the additional resources that are avaliable. Finally make sure that the campus you choose is going to give you the most out of your college experience, choose one that is practical but also is going to let you have some fun because these are the transitional years away from your parents and the begining years of adulthood.

Look into the school and buy books on colleges. Make sure you visit atleast 10 schools and talk to people that go there! NEVER play a sport for a school that seems way to challenging between hard practices and school work. You will have no life besides school and pratice and you'll probably by miserable and tired if the team practices a lot harder than your high school.

Whatever you get youself into, make sure it makes you happy. It can be a new friendship, a new style, a new major. Just make sure it makes you happy.

Make sure you visit all the schools and try to get involved in a program or talk to someone in a program you want to join before you get there. It helps makes the transistion so much easier. Your first choice may not always be the best choice for you so don't rule the others out.

Figure out what you need in order to learn the most. Do you need bigger classrooms with lots of people to get notes from if you miss something, or smaller classrooms with one on one attention from the teacher. Also, figure out what you are like socailly. Are you really outgoing and can throw yourself into things and make you own fun like at a smaller school, or are you less outgoing and need big parties and big groups of people to tag along with like at a larger school.

Be open-minded and choose a school based on academics and enviroment.

Let your child decide what's the best decision for him/her. Do not push a certain college on them, because that will only make them go in the opposite direction. In college, give them reassurance, guidelines, and reiterate that you are only one call away if any emergency arises. Do what you think is right in your heart. Take proximity, majors, costs, diversity, class size, and surrounding areas into consideration. When in college, try everything that you have ever wanted to try and do it at least once. Make it a goal to get out of your comfort zone, every chance you get. You will learn new and interesting things about yourself. Study hard, stay focused, and manage all of the time you have, because it will help you in the long run. Try not to over exert yourself, and take time to do the things that makes you happy. Keep your goals close to your heart, and try to stay determined even when it looks like all the doors are closed. Get involved!

Make sure you know who you are before you go to college. There are many temptations and interesting things to get into. Stay focused and make sure you know Jesus.

Do your research and make an educated decision! Study up on the differnt majors and the requirements of those majors!

Go on as many college visits as possible and make your own opinions. Don't trust what other people say

When choosing a college I think it is important to find a school that gives the opportunuity of new experiences but also an environment that is comfortable. I think that you should feel comfortable in the sense that you like the geographically location, campus size, class size, etc. but that there are also new ideas, activities and experiences to help you explore different options and adventures in life! I think it is also important to choose a school that is academically pushing for the same goals as you are. Do you want a school that drives you academically and is challenging and competitive? Or do you want to attend a school that is more hands off and allows the student to determine how they much they want to seize opportunities. And finally, although unfortunately, it's important to look at your financial situation. Some schools have great financial aid and scholarship programs to help you afford the cost, whiles others do not. I highly recommend applying for as many scholarships (through places like fastweb.com) so that hopefully you can go to any university you wish! Make the most of college, it goes by in a flash!

Selecting the right college is definitely one of the most important choices we as students have to make. It is important for parents to be as supportive, and as helpful as they can be, when it comes to helping your kid enroll in such an institution. Parents have to realize that the future of their children depends a lot on their higher education. Parents play one of the most important roles at the time of selecting the right college. Many students will end up going to a certain university or college, not because the student wants to attend that school, but because that is what the parent wants. It is of high relevance that parents do not become selfish and bias by choosing the future of their children. They must understand that not everything they think is good for their son or daughter is really the best for them. It is true that college is not cheap, but we have to see it as an investment for life, not just as an expense. Parents who are unable to pay for tuition must support, and help their kids look for alternatives such as Financial Aid, Scholarships and Grants.

Take a day or two and really survey the people, the classes. the faculty and see how well you fit in. Ask many questions and make sure the faculty seem accessable. Inquire about the degree proccess and what it entails.

Visit different colleges, once you and your child both feel comfortable and at home at a certain campus thats the right choice.

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Do your research when looking for the right college. Look at what is offered (majors/minors, activities, clubs/orginizations). Talk to current students, take the college tour and then talk to a students who will you what the tour guide doesn't want you to know. When you find the right college get involved. Be proactive in your future success and carrer goals!

You should look for a school that meets your acedemic needs way more than establishing a social life. You (student) are bound to meet new people who will ultimatley become permanent friends, but the important thing to remember everyday is that the decisions you make will effect you either in a positive or negative way. Always remember that you (student) are going to be the only one walking across the stage four/five years in the future when your name is being called. with that being said, balance your time and school will be a great experience!

I think I would tell parents to really push their kids to think about the decision they are making. If they have grown up in a sheltered environment, then they need a taste of reality, or else they might not survive in the real world. I went to a small school at first, and hated the environment, so I transferred to Towson in the middle of the year. So parents should make it known that even if their child doesn't like the original school they pick, they can still change their mind. It's never too late. I think parents also need to push their kids to explore all the possibilities, and if they have their heart set on one school, they really need to talk to people who go there, and explore the campus AND surrounding area. Also, to students, don't be afraid to get away from home. You'll always have your friends from home, but college friends are different, and can provide lots of life lessons.

I think that the most important factor to consider when choosing a college is how comfortable you felt when visting the campus. The idea of college can be overwelming to some, but I feel that when a person spends any amount of time on a campus they will see the day to day life that they will live if they attend that particular institution. If within that time spent visiting the student feels completely out of place or truly uncomfortable, that is mostly likely not the school for you.

Visit the campus and find out how to stay a weekend. Also maybe go into the classroom and sit in on a class