University of Akron Main Campus Top Questions

Visit the school. Make sure you feel comfortable there. JOIN ACTIVITIES, it will help you feel part of the college community.

The academic program is the most important thing to look at. Always remember that you won't be living on that campus forever but you will always be carring that degree with you. So go to the best school that you can get too. No campus is perfect but its easy to make changes to feel like home.

I would say definitely tour the campus and find out as much information as possible, interview students and find out how they feel and talk to an advisor at the school before enrolling.

Make sure that you go on college visits to the school your interested in and ask questions regarding the school. when you go on your visits plan them on days where school is in session that way you can see how the campus feel really is. I would also make sure to do more than one visit because the first time you go everything is really new to you and then the second time you go you've had time to think about what you saw and maybe explore more of the campus the next time you go.

A student has to have a fun time to make learning easy, kind and helpful people thrown into the mix makes this choice extremely easy for you. dont stop looking for the right college till one meets these criteria.

Make sure you choose what is right for you. Gut instincts can be trusted. Always do your work, but have fun too. Expand your academic horizon as much as possible.

I would advise students, first off, to think hard about the type of setting or atmosphere they would like to spend the next few years. THere are many college setting to choose from: small or big, urban or subherb, public or private, and many thousands of other choices. Once that decision has been made, make sure your choices have the major that you are interested, and research the university's individual program. Next I would take into account the distance from home that the student would want to live. I always recommended to visit the colleges, and it would be a good idea to have more than one campus visit. That way the student, as well as the parents, can get a true feel for the campus. One last thing to consider would be tuition costs and the amount of financial aid the student can get, because that can influence the choice of university that the student will attend.

Students, who attend college after high school, should go far from home and not live near home. Students will get more life lessons from it then staying where they lived for years.

Visit as many as you can and do not base your choice soley on the brochures that they send out. The school I hated most from the brochures ended up being the school of my dreams. Take your time. Explore the majors that are available in each school. And make sure that you are in a setting that you enjoy. This includes both on campus and off campus.

For the students looking for a school, look for your major first and foremost. Falling in love with a school is great but falling in love with a school that doesn't have your major is not only heart breaking when you find out but is impractical to being with. For parents who are searching with their child for a school, help your student make sure that their program is there if they know what they want to do, and also make sure that the school is accredited because sometimes students miss that valuable piece of information and a degree from an unaccredited school is a waste of money no matter where it comes from. As for getting the most out the college experience you have to get out of the classroom and the dorms. Don't miss understand - go to class - but there are other things to do. Look for the clubs, sports, and activities - every campus no matter where you go has something going on everyday of the week you just have to go out and look for it and sometimes it's just as simple as opening your e-mail.

The most important thing when searching for a college is that it just feels "right". I know when I was searching I did not want to be too far from home but not too close. Akron was just perfect for me. Make sure that the college offers the major of your choice and that it offers the financial aid that you need. College is a lot different than high school. No one is going to call you or your mom if your not in class. You really have to become responsible for yourself. College is a place where a student really finds themself, make sure it is in a place that you feel comfortable in.

Make sure it is what the student wants.

From my college experience I would give this advice to students. When choosing a college, a person needs to consider many different aspects that could alter their life. Such considerations involve; does the student want to move away from their parents, out of state, and the type of field they would like to succeed in. Picking a college should be the students personal choice; the student has to feel comfortable in the social aspect of that school. Picking a college is also one of the first serious decisions that jumpstarts our careers, and a student has to be happy with the college they choose to go to. The student will not be happy if they simply choose a school based on a friend's decision or because their parents graduated from the school. This is a time for a person to become independent. Also, students should see college as a simulation of the real world, so they should live their lives in the essence of an adult. As you can see, the advice I would give a student is to make this their own personal decision to find the college that they can excell in both academically and socially.

For most parents, I would tell them to let their child go in many aspects, but also keep in touch just in case their child needs anything. Letting your child go to college and to live on their own is exciting to them, but very far away is not always the best thing for young adults. As for students, I was always told to bloom where you are planted. Make the best of all situations and allow yourself to open up to people and make friends that you will keep in contact with for the rest of your life. This is the time in a young adults life where they have the chance to become the person they want to be and can be. As for students that did not get along with their parents in their high school years, you will learn to appreciate them and they can become one of your better friends. Let your parents help you, because even though you make think so, teenagers do not always know everything.

I would tell parents and students to stay focused on thier goals, however, those goals may change along the way. Students change from the ages of 18 to 22 through their college years. Be prepared to change your perspective and goals during this time. Enjoy college and the time you spend in your program. Also, getting real-world experience is invaluable, and will help you once you enter the field.

I would advise that the parents stay involved because it gets hard when you?re around new faces and looking to plan your entire life out. Also I would make sure that you can afford college because it becomes very hard enduring hidden difficulties faced by the average college student. For example parking can become a very expensive feat to overcome if a student lives near campus. Please make sure that there are available parking, affordable meals, a good communication when returning and buying books. College students encounter problems with not being able to sell books back to the college bookstore because of changes in the curriculum. Also I advise forming social networks to help with the stress of everyday college life. With these key insights some future student could have a great time in college and make it far in a professional career.

College is supposed to be fun but don't base your decision off of that. You're better off if you attend college in the state you grew up in because it will cost less, and you will appreciate that once you start paying off your loans. Make friends with people in your classes, they can always help you out if a professor is too busy, and usually end up scheduling the same classes for the following semester because of the friendship you built up in class.

Part of finding the right college is checking out the environment. I have attended two colleges and the environment is a huge factor in a students ability to learn and participate in activities. Check the crime areas and what kind of activities the colleges offer. You also want to think about how the student will live. If they get a dorm on campus or commute, the activities they participate in will change. Colleges with large on campus populations are livelier and have more local entertainment. My college is a largley commuter college, therefore there is little surrounding enteratiment locations and it is empty durring the weekend. Finally, I would suggest to students to find a good location to form study groups. College is much more of a learn it on your own mission, so study groups that are consistant and effective is a must to succeed.

Don't underestimate the value of the education from a state university. They have a lot of opportunities and cost much less than private schools. Many people don't consider them as "prestigous" as private schools but don't consider the benefits such as better facilities, more students, and more choices academically.

Do your research! Find the college that works best for you. Make sure you go on tours, and find out which college makes you feel at home. Also look at factors such as financial aid, academic opportunities, and social life. What ever you do, find a place that makes you feel like you belong.

I would say that the most important thing to remember is that visiting multiple campuses and asking several questions is the best way to go. It is far better to do that than to visit one place and decide based on one visit that you want to go there.

Akron University is often over looked and looked down upon because it isn't Ohio State or another big college. Parents and students should know that Akron offers acceptance for all different types of people and includes so much for people to do, whether you like sports or the arts. Akron provides wonderful proffesors or graduate students who are more than willing to help if you ask them. Akron has the same level of difficulty as the bigger colleges and bears more merit than people are willing to give it credit for. Many people upon looking for a college often over look the smaller colleges, when it's here that you can easily afford a good education and college experience. What I am trying to say is look for a college that fits you and not the general idea of a " the good place " sometimes people move from bigger universities to Akron, and it is then I tell people that you need to find the college that fits you and your check book, and sometimes that wonderful college expience is right outside your door step, at a near home small college that bears the same merit as the bigger ones.

Visit as many places as you can and try and do everything early. When looking at the brochures dont base your thoughts of your school on it. Just looking at the brochures made me not want to go to this school but once I visited I fell in love with it and knew that it was where i needed to go. Just make sure that you feel welcome in the area and it fits your wants and needs. Ask as many questions as possible- even if they sound stupid to you- in the end they help out a lot

Finding a University that has nice facilities, many amenities, and a great vibe.

I think it is very important for students to find the school that fits them best. Don't go somewhere just because you have friends going there. The whole point of college is to make a life experience and come out into the real world well prepared. You will make life long friends at college and also keep in touch with old friends as well. College is what you make of it.

Visit. Visit. Visit.

Anyone interested in attending college should have a level head on their shoulders. They need to know when they can stand on their own, and when they will need to ask for help. Also to help prevent huge debt when graduating, have a solid financial plan before applying to any school.

really look into the area and the people on campus. Look at a lot of colleges before making your decision and take multiple visits. Don't let distance from home make your choice.

Make a list of things you would like to do, then go to a school that has at least a few of them. Then if you don't like your major, you can have a backup without having to switch schools. That way moving away from newly made friends doesn't interfere with your academic decision.

My main advice to give your children is find a college with a variety of majors. Most kids do not know what career they want for themselves coming out of high school and often change thier minds once in college. Choosing a college with a variety of majors will help with this problem. Furthermore, choose a major with a high demand for jobs. Many students pick a major because they enjoy it, but often fail to find a job. In today's world, especially with the economic crisis what it is, kids need to find job stability. If your child is uncertain what major or career he or she wants, send them to a community college for a year and take introductory classes. This way all the credits will transfer to a four year college and the price will be a fraction of what it would have cost to send them to the four year college to start. I was one of the lucky ones to find the perfect job for me, but even I had to get my second bachelor's degree to do it. Parents do not be discouraged if your kid switches majors.

Look at every college possible and make sure they have exactly what your looking for in the price range your looking for

Go to a school where you will feel comfortable at.

Finding the right college is a personal choice. It where you best fit in and like the campus and the people at that campus. Its where you feel at home. Making the most of you college experience is what you get involved in on campus while you are there. Everyone wants to say that they left college with friends, getting involved on campus gets you that experience as well as friends. I know at this school there is always something going on during the week as well as on weekends. I know for a fact that everyone can find something to get involved with that they are interested in. I really like my college choice and the things that I am involved with.

I would definitely tell parents and students to visit their top 3 schools of choice and see which University or College offers them the most for their money. I would also tell them to really focus on picturing themselves at the specific school because if you cannot see yourself there, then its probably not the best fit for them. I would also encourage parents to let the student choose which school they want to attend on their own. I would also greatly urge the students to get involved in whatever interests them right away. Most schools have so many opportunities for the students and not enough people take advantage of those opportunities, whether it be joining band, playing a sport, or joining a sorority or fraternity. The friendships that you make those first few years of college will carry on throughout your entire college career and hopefully last a lifetime.

I would give encouraging advice to future students or parents trying to find the right college. Finding the right college is something you really need to sit back and think about for example the location, the size, the requirements that the college needs and the majors the college has to offer. Making the most out of college would in my opinion be to try your hardest to reach all your goals and then if you have time get involved with campus activities, sports and clubs. Remember to keep focused on school at all times it is easy to slack off and not go to class but it does not pay off in the end. Go out an try new and exciting things because this is the only time you will have to experience the true college world.

I would suggest to the parents to have their furture student begin the college search as early as their sophomore year in high school. This will allow both the parents and the student time to research universities, as well as give both parties time to get alternative financing arranged, if necessary. To the student, I would suggest they approach college as more of a career than "school". I would suggest they take it very seriously, and apply themselves one hundred percent. They must remeber, there will be pleanty of time to "party" after they get their big-paying career. They must excercise deferred gratification.

Choose a school based on the program that they offer for your degree, not on the reputation. Don't choose to go to a school simply because you think it will have the best parties, or because you like the way the campus is set up, or because that's where you're friends are going, and mostly, or because you really like where it's located don't choose a school just because it's close to home. Also don't let the tuition scare you out of going to a school. If you truly want to attend a school, make it work, look into financial aid, online, in books, at school, everywhere. No matter where you go, as long as it's the program you want and you have a great attitude, you will have a great college experience. You can't have a good experience if you don't expect to have one. Don't let it get you down if it doesn't have everything you expected, or wanted. It doesn't matter who has the best parties. What counts is that you have a great education, good teachers, friends, and a future you want.

My advice for parents and students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience would be to look thoroughly and go to many campuses to find the one that is right for them. Deciding on what college to go to is one of the most important decisions one makes. Make the decision based on themselves and not what their parents, friends, boyfriend/girlfriend, or anyone else wants.

For students looking for the right college, try and find someone who goes there that will let you shadow them for a day or two. LIVE ON CAMPUS! look for clubs and leadership programs to really get the most out of your on campus experiance; even if it's not all for you you'll at least know it's there.

You have to do what is right for you. Do not follow your friends or a significant other, that could only complicate things in the long run. You can still keep your close friends close while meeting a whole new group of people. You also have to remember to live your life. These can be the best years of your life. Stay involved. Join a club, or an organization. Play an intramural sport if you want to! Most campuses will supply activities that usually don't cost a thing and are quite enjoyable. I just saw The Dark Knight for free last night at our on campus thearter! It was great! Also, don't fall behind in classwork. Prioritize yourself. This is your chance to startover, start fresh. No one here knows you, be who you want be. Make the most out of your experience!

Be patient, and take your time to visit multiple campuses. Remember this is the most important time in a young persons life and the choice of where to attend school is key. The freinds one makes at college are life long and the experiences made at University last a life time as well. Be open minded to new experiences and new challenges that await you.

Visit many colleges and carefully consider which ones you like the best. Education is important but the environment is definitely important to. If you don't like the environment you'll have a hard time having fun and learning at that college. Study hard but don't forget to have fun as well. College isn't just a place to learn but it's an experience as well.

wow---I applied to many colleges and looked at what college would make me complete. I choose Akron because of their wonderful Nursing program and too because I could dance. I was in ballet classes since i was five years old and I was very impressed by there dancing program here, also. Young adults need to choose their school on the programs/degrees that the school offers and any other extra-curricular programs that they enjoy. I found it here, at UA, and my two friends that I met will be my life-long friends and best friends forever.

Do your research. Make sure to visit the school and talk to students. Make sure that the school has a good program for the major you are considering, talk to the people in that department. Try to look at it objectively and not to put too much concern on where your friends are going--you will undoubtedly meet new, exciting friends in college. Look at the organizations that the school has to offer that you might be interested in joining. Evaluate the residence halls because they will be your home away from home and where you spend a lot of hours, studying and having fun. Make a pro/con list. Consider the opinions and ideas of your family and friends, but remember that ultimately, the decision is your own. Once you make that decision and begin college remember all of the factors that helped you make the decision you made and take an advantage of them. Just because the school has an amazing recreation center, it doesn?t do you any good if you never go. Just because the school has entertainers on campus every week in the student union, it doesn?t do any good if you never go.

Feel good about the college you are going to. if you could go spend a couple of days with someone at the college of your chioce or visit, to give yourself a good idea about what is to come. College is a great experiance and an opertunity to learn so much. schools are willing to answer any questions you have and give you a good idea what is expected of you. When you do go to college get involved. You meet som many cool people by doing this. forming close friends you will charish forever. Classes are great, everyone gets involved, participates, and tell their ideas and thoughts. make the best of your experience. Open yourself to new ideas and the college experience will change your life forever.

The best advice I would give is to look at all your options. I would take into consideration many factors such as: 1. Do you want to live at home, on campus, or off campus. 2. What is your financial state and which school offers the greatest percentage of financial aid compared to how much the tuition costs? 3. What do you want to get a degree in? If it is something like engineering, I would look at the top engineering schools that fit your criteria. If you are undecided it would first go to a community college to get the general education requirements out of the way to buy a little bit of time, while saving money, until you decide what you want to do. Once you get there I would try to make some friends who are either in the same classes as you or some upperclassmen, that way you are not going through this alone. The most important thing is to never give up. Even if you feel like you are failing, chances are you're not. Almost every student feels this way in at least one course If worse comes to worse you can retake it.

Pick a school with flexibility and a wide range of majors. You may enter as an engineering student, change to psych, and settle on physical therapy, so go somewhere allowing room unless you're 200{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} sure what you want.

I would tell students to explore different types of colleges, such as both public and private, large and small, main campuses and branches. I would advise them to try to set up a time to sit in on a class to decide if they like class sizes. To make the most of the college experience, I would advise students to try to get involved in some clubs or sports, and attend different events held on campus to try to meet new people.

My advise to any student or parent looking for the right university is to use your computer and the internet. Go on line and search for majors that are of interest, and then look for the universities that offer these majors. Think about the size of university you wish to attend, large, small, far away, or close to home. Look for schools focused on teaching and research excellence, and that attract high-achieving students from all around the world. Once you have some prospects in mind, make appointments with the university administration department and go for a visit. When you have walked on the right campus that fulfills all your need, you will know that this will be your new home away from home.

A strong academic program is the most important thing to look for in a school; after all, isn't that why it's called a school? You want to make sure that the classes aren't so big that you won't get any personal attention or so small that you'll feel self-conscious and feel forced to participate. Also, find a school that has the major you want right now AND any other fields of study in which you might be interested in. Most college students change their major more than once, so make sure you have options. And while academics are important, there's much more to college than that. Look for a school that has the extracurriculars you're interested in. Once you think you've found a good school, your next step should be to visit it. You can read all the material on it you can find, but nothing tells you more about a school than a visitation day. If you keep your priorities in mind while researching colleges, you should definitely find one that's prefect for you.