University of Evansville Top Questions

Find a school that fits many of your needs. Don?t just look at one because of the social advantages, your going there for academic reasons, therefore look at the academics. Talk to the professors in your desired field and see if it?s possible for you to even get along with them. If you don?t agree with their ways of teaching or thoughts on subjects your will not learn anything in their class. Personally, the best choice I made was not only to go to a small school that focuses on academics but a private school where more funding for private research is available. Also when looking for research beyond the school grounds, many see private school with students that put forth more effort and learn more in the same amount of time. That is not always true but when taking national tests such as an ACS test; I have found I do better than the national average. Overall, find a school you feel comfortable at and one where you can strive in what you want to do. Just remember what your mom always said, "you can be whatever you want to be".

Keep your options open, it doesn't hurt to apply to as many schools as possible. Visiting the campus is the most important thing you can do! Don't underestimate the value of a small school either - while the activites and sports might not be as important, the personal attention you'll get from your professors is invaluable. If I hadn't visited my university and experienced the students and faculty first hand I don't think I would have gone there. As far as your college experience goes, just try everything. This is your chance to start over and take charge of your life. Make the most of it and have as much fun as possible, but remember that your main goal is to prepare for life after school.

It is important to choose a school that you really want to go to; do not settle for the first school that accepts you. It is also wise to look into a school before accepting it; visit the school to see how the students are really interacting.

My best advice to give students about choosing the right college is getting to know the professors in which you will be spending the greater portion of your college career with. They will have the greatest impact on your education. Also, if you wish to get the most out of your college experience, try to find a college which has small class sizes in your major. The less students the more you are able to form a relationship and gain a greater amount of education from your professors.

Just keep the interests of your student/child/self in mind when choosing a school. Talk to students on campus. Tour; tour; tour!

Whether a viable worry or not, one main thing on your mind may be finding a college in which you can fit in; for this reason, finding a diverse college is likely the first and most important step. A college with a diverse community has a better chance of being balanced, and thus there is a higher chance you will fit in with a group you can be proud of. Financial aid is important as well, but if it's for a college that is a bad fit, it's worse then no aid at all. Best case scenario may be finding two or three colleges with good balance and a good fit, and then let the financial aid situation carry you to your decision, well in the hands of the knowledge that you're off to the most wonderful four years of your life.

Make sure that you have the funds available, and go see the campus for a campus visit before you make a final decision. Ask questions about the dining facilities, residential facilties, anything that is specific to your life or major (such as studying abroad). Most importantly, do a campus visit and make sure you have substantial financial aid, your quality of education does not reflect the amount you are paying.

Research the school thoroughly. Visit the campus not only once but several times if possible. Talk to current students and advisors and professors. Talk to financial aid office to find out exactly what aid is available.

From my experiences of being a college student, my best advice about finding the right college is to do your research about the college of your choice. I say this because I currently go to a school that is in a different state where my family and I live. My first time to see the campus was upon arrival on the first day of my freshman year. However, I did a lot of research about UE before actually getting my acceptance letter. I also made connections, through phone calls, with the staff. In particular, my admission counselor became a very good confidant and friend during my admission process. This is because I was constantly calling her and asking her questions about the campus. Need less to say, that once I arrived on campus I immediately fell in love with it and have no regrets. More good advice that I would like to share to students is to sign up for many clubs during your organization fair. This is because it gives you a chance to meet a lot of new people. And some clubs might conflict with your schedule, but it is good to get on the mailing list anyways.

The advice that I would give to parents and students about finding the right college would be to talk to eachother. My parents and I had problems with communicating to eachother what we each wanted, or needed, out of college. This mistake cost me my dream school; even if it did lead me the University of Evansville, which I love. It is important for both parties to know whether the student wants a big school or a small school, what major the student wants, who is paying for what, what prices are acceptable, how far away they want to go, and other qualifications. Even if the student has to pay for college by themselves, like I do, it is important to talk to the parents and get them involved in the decision making process.

Find a school with a comfortable environment and many academic majors to choose from.

My advice to students is to follow your heart when choosing a college, and to go somewhere that you would truly fit in. My advice to parents is to trust your child's choice in colleges, even if it isn't what you had planned for them.

Don't stress yourself out about finding the ONE school that is your perfect fit. There are good and bad aspects of every college and university. Find a school that meets your basic criteria, such as size, distance from home, neighborhood, student-teacher ratio, study abroad options, and majors. If more than one school fits your basic criteria, do campus visits and choose the one you feel most comfortable at. If you feel comfortable at more than one school, choose the one that gives you the best financial aid package. Don't drive yourself crazy trying to match every single detail of a school to a list that you have. Even without every perfect detail, you will still enjoy your time there as long as it meets your basic criteria and you feel comfortable on the campus.

Just find a place you'll be comfortable being yourself at, meaning through either the people, classes, or the organizations. Because it's a 4 year commitment.

Do what you love.

My advice to future college students would be to pick where you will be most comfortable. My first choice, which I now realize would not have worked for me, seemed right at the time. I was looking more at the buildings and location than the actual academic side of the school. Pick a school that has a strong emphasis in your area of study and where you think you will get the most out of your education. A challenge both in the classroom and from professors shows that students will learn materials needed in their future and excel while they are in school. The campus population also has an effect on a student's choice in finding the right college. Some people like meeting new people everyday, while others like to see the same people. Also I would strongly suggest visiting potential college campuses before accepting one of them. The feeling that a campus gives off from its students and professors is crucial in deciding where to go. Each one is different, but finding where you are most comfortable will make the college experience so much more enjoyable and easy in the end.

Realize you will be busy on this campus, but academics are the most important. There is always something to do, and drinking is not at the top of the list .

I would tell them to flesh out all their options--look at schools that might not be your first or even your third choice. Prepare yourself to explore different campuses and communities, and don't be afraid of not having enough money for school. With the state of the economy now, very few people can afford it on their own. There is always financial aid if you're willing to find and work for it. To make most of your college experience, I suggest that you put yourself out there--don't be shy, and talk to people you probably wouldn't. Try new things, learn to speak a new language, take a class you really never saw yourself in. You never know, you could be surprised at how things work out. I know I was.

The absolute, most important thing about finding the right college is to find the school that offers what you want to do with your life--what you are passionate about. Literature, business, theater, or environmental studies, it doesn't matter. If you find the school that offers the best program in your field, you will have a positive college experience. You just have to study what you love. Don't be afraid to look at universitites you wouldn't initially consider or you perceive to be out of your comfort zone. Doing just that is how I found my perfect college. Finding a college with an outstanding study abroad program, however, is absolutely paramount. The four best months of my life were spent studying in a Victorian manor in England, going everywhere from Scotland to Italy in my semester abroad. Seeing the world helps you find yourself, which is what the right college should enable you to do. If you know what you love, and stay true to yourself, you will find the right school for you. Never lose sight of what you want out of life.

Find a school that makes you (or your children) happy and keeps their spirits up. find one that makes them comfortable, and def find one with a good community surrounding it

Go and check out the campus on a Thursday-Saturday. Want to see how students at that campus during the week and on the weekend. See if you like what you are seeing. Make sure you can see yourself mixing there and feeling comfortable. Get to talk with students currently enrolled and professors in the field you are planning on studying to get a feel for what will be expected of you as a student.

When it comes to picking the right college, visiting is key. Visit the school that your interested in: sitting in a class that you would take, observing the place you would stay, meet the students there and see what they're like and what they say about the school. It's the school's job to tell you how great they are and why you should go there. Don't be deceived into thinking that the brochure tells you. Unless you go and find out what the school is like for yourself, then you will never know the true school. You will merely know the gilt leaf version of the school. To make the most of the college experience the key word is get involved. Don't sit in your room and watch the fun from the window so to speak. Find clubs and other activies to join that suit your interests, but be careful to not overload yourself as that can easily happen as well. Figure out the time that you have to spare for extracurriculars then stick to it. My advice would be to actually join fewer organizations than you think you have time for.

Use collegeboard.com's "College Matchmaker." Tweek it a little bit each time you do it and keep track of which schools continually come up as results. Those are the ones that you want to investigate deeper and find out if they have a prestigious program in the major you or your student is looking for.

It's important to find the right college for you as an individual. There are many factors to consider: size of college, size of city/ location, distance from home, size of campus, student diversity, academic and social opportunities, academic department (for your specific major), and many more. When first applying for colleges, don't worry about the cost. You never know what kind of scholarships or financial aid you will receive. Once you begin your college career, know that it will most likely be a big adjustment. Most schools have an orientation week. Make the most of that and participate in the activities. It is a good way to meet other students and familiarize yourself with the campus. One of the biggest adjustments for me (especially since I went to a small high school) was becoming a part of a student body where I didn't have a reputation. Nobody knew about me or necesarily cared. It is important to not let this hold you back. If you want to make friends quickly and become a part of the new student body, don't be afraid to introduce yourself. You have to make the effort. :)

I would encourage parents and students to visit and apply to more than one college. Even if you have your heart set on one college and believe it is what you want, you maysurprise yourself and discover that another college is actually the perfect fit for you. Also, do not stress about money. There are lots of different scholarships available to students who want to go to college. I strongly believe every student can find the money to attend college! For parents, let your child make most of the decisions regarding college. They need to start making their own decisions as well as learn how to apply and set up times to visit college, basically discover how to be an adult. This is a great time to begin the transition from your parents influnece to mkaing adult choices in the real world. My advice to future college students is to make the most out of your college experience by making use of everything your university has to offer. You will be very surprised with what you can find, Finally, please always keep an open mind! College can open your mind up to an enitre world of new things!

I would advise parents and students to strongly consider finances. Debt is awful

Academics are important, but I think the college experience is just as important. If you have a gut feeling about a school that just "feels right," go with it! I did, and I am very glad. College IS your home for four years. Get involved in something that interests you, and get to know the people involved, too! Most of my really good friends I met through campus organizations. Don't just hang out at events though. Get to know people in smaller groups. You'll be away from your family while at college, so your friends have to be your stand-in family. You won't regret making close friends, and you'll probably be friends for life. Also, be open to hanging out with lots of different people. I have changed core friend groups almost every semester that I have been in school. At first it bothered me, but now I have friends all over campus! It is sad that I don't hang out with some of my old friends, but I don't dwell on it. Embrace change and be grateful for your friends no matter how long your friendships last.

I would go visit the campus serval times and talk it over with your family. I think involving your family is way more important than involving your friends. Do not go to a school just because your friends are going there.

You will know when it feels right. Make sure the college offers everything you want. Its ok to be be picky becuase this is a big decision. Don't decide on a college for one reason alone. There should be several. The best way to make the most of your college experience is to be involved. You will meet tons of people and really get to know yourself better. Also, don't try and go home too much. It will only make it harder.

I would tell parents to allow their children to make their own decision with some interference by them. In the end, it is the student's decision and the student who has to figure out what is a good fit for them. If they are incorrect and end up transferring, it is a learning experience and hopefully they look for more suiting characteristics in another school.

Know what you want in a college and be ready to give up a lot of things to pursue that dream job.

Visit the campus. See how most of the students are interacting with others. Get a sense of how others belong. Also, see how the students interact with the faculty and staff. Look at the visual aspects, as no one wants a school that looks bad. And finally, make sure the programs offered are in line with what the student desires to do.

Make sure the college size and town size are what you want. Be sure the distance is something you are willing to travel going to and from school. Make sure the college has your major and that the program there is pretty good. If you are unsure of you major, check to see if the school has most or all of the possible majors you would like to pursue.