University of Miami Top Questions

Go visit the schools once you have gotten into them. Do not go before hand, fall in love with it, because you may not get into it and it can break your heart. Once you get into the schools, go visit them. When you get on the campus you will know if it is for you. If you go see the campus before you get in, fall in love and don't get in, it will crush you. You don't want to end up at a school that u sort of want to go to and say, "Fine, I guess I will go here." It may ruin it for you! Do your research. When you visit the school make sure that you meet a student and maybe follow them around for a day. Go out at night and see what it's like! Experience is key! Good luck! Go Canes!

Finding the right balance between social interaction and academic success is key in finding the right college and getting the most out of the college experience.

Go with your gut, and go somewhere you are going to love. It doesnt need to be the place where you want to settle down!

Definitely visit the campus before you apply. See if you feel comfotable and if you think you will fit in. Ask a lot of questions. Stay at least one night near campus and explore the nearby area. If possible try to sit in on a class and get a feel for that environment as well. Explore all of your on and off campus housing options. Visit the various campus facilities: Gym, dining halls, dorms, academic buildings, library, etc... Last, ask yourself, "Do I want to live here for four years?"

I would advise students and parents to choose a college that they immediately feel welcome at. If the school community and overall environment is very inviting and feels like a "perfect fit", then I believe that is a good first sign that a college is right for a particular individual. I also believe finding opportunities and getting involved on campus is vital to making the most out of your college experience. The more you get involved in, the more opportunities you have and the more people you are able to meet and associate with. Involving yourself within the school community opens up many doors and opportunities as well as creates a great base for making friends and becoming better acquainted with your school.

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Find a location that will really make you happy. I went to high school in Indiana and was so depressed and hating life just because the weather was so terrible. Miami really fits me because everyone's usually positive and it's always sunny and it's easy to work in an environment like that.

Live in the present, but don't lose sight of the future.

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I would advise parents/students to choose a college based on how comfortable they feel at the campus and how many resources students have in order to succeed.

Think about everything. Where you want to be, what you want to study, where you are comfortable, everything. Don't make yourself live someplace you're not comfortable just because the name of a school sounds good. Consider everything in order to make the best of your college experience.

To parents, I have two pieces of advice. The first is to tell the truth. Admit where you can send them and admit where you can't send them. Do not let them apply to somewhere they will not be able to go. Often, the greatest disappointment is getting into the school you really wanted to go to, to find it is impossible to attend. Secondly, not all children can be president or a rocket scientist. Do not send them to college expecting the college to make them into what you want them to be, they will become what they want to be, no matter which college they go to. If they are forced to become something they aren't they will be forever unhappy. To students, do not apply to a college for anyone else but for yourself. Do not go to a party school just because everyone will think you're awesome, don't apply to an expensive school to show off your Mercedes, do not apply to Harvard because your mother said to. Choose what's right for you. You know exactly where you want to go if you look inside yourself. Follow your instincts.

When choosing a college, don't base it on just the name: visit the college, do background research, find out about the different activities offered there, etc. Honestly, I'm at UMiami because I feel at home there and there is so much that I can do not just for myself in order to get into medical school but also to keep life balanced (life isn't just pre-med and Chemistry).

The advice that I would give students is to follow your instincts with college. I wish someone had told me to worry less about the amount of variety in classes and more about the general atmosphere of college. College is where you'll make your truest friends, and in order to do that you'll want to find a place with people like you. Choose one that suits you academically and locationally but within those choices make the one with the personality type most like yours your priority. You'll be happiest and learn best with people like you. Also take the time to join clubs and make sure you do at least one study abroad program. Once you start working in the real world you'll have less opportunity to explore and learn about different cultures. Study abroad will give you a chance to learn more about yourself, and see America from an outsider's perspective. Take a look at the Earth from another angle. And lastly, push yourself. College isn't party time, it's learning time. Have fun but use your brain to its fullest.

Every students has different needs. Be it social, academic, or economic, there are many aspects of college to consider while choosing the college that is best for YOU. Fortunately, we are given a variety of educational establishments that strive to meet the needs of each individual student. While investigating these diverse opportunities to further your education while bettering your life, remember to put you first. Decide what is most important to you: what makes you most comfortable, what you are looking to get out of your experience, what suits your needs best. Once you figure that out, choosing a path for further education will no longer be a daunting task, but more of an exciting opportunity that will indeed change your life. After that, the rest will fall into place. You will meet the staff, professors, and students that will shape your college experience and enhance it to its fullest potential. You will indoubtedly become the person that you stive to be; maybe not while in college, or directly following it, but when it does happen, you can be sure that because you have chosen the opportunity that was best for you, your college experience was a major shaping factor.

To make the most of college, you need to be open minded and willing to put yourself out there to meet new people and do new things.

The advice I would give students in order to make the best college experience is to choose a school that represents not who you are but one that reflect who you want to be and what you want to accomplish. College is a time to make sence of the mess you made of your self through highschool and find out who you truley are. Once your there completely immerse yourself academicly and socially because remember in this world it's not only what you know but who you know as well. Most importantly be proud of your colors.

Try anything the school offers with staying overnight.

Devote your entire first year to meeting as many people as possible; these will be the people you make great memories with. Spend freshman year indulging in the college experience, even if it comes at the expense of your grades. You can play clean-up next year. The most important part of college are the experiences you have, not the classes you take. In fact, most of the knowledge you'll attain will not come from textbooks, but from the people you meet.

In order to find the right college you should research colleges and if possible visit them. I was not financially able to visit the colleges of my choice. The first time I visited campus was on the first day of orientation and luckily the University of Miami is perfect for me. I recommend parents to save, plan, and visit colleges with their sons/daughters before their freshman year, because college is only the most important decision a person can make towards their education. I advise students to get involved in college. There are millions of life changing experiences offered via your college/university. College is very different from high school and home. In order to make the transition easier, I recommend finding friends you identify with morally! You would want to share the same interests. If you have friends that don?t take education seriously, you will find yourself putting other things before school. The key to succeeding in college is time management. The A students doesn?t necessarily party lesser than others; they utilize their time to their advantage. If you don?t procrastinate and study a little everyday you are guaranteed to succeed.

After a year and a half at the University of Miami, I ended up having to transfer to a University closer to home do to some family circumstances. I figured that all colleges were pretty much the same, and thus my experience at home would be similar to my experience at the University of Miami. However, this belief couldn?t be further from the truth, and I have realized how important the college decision really is. I have now been able to return to the University of Miami, and the sense of belongingness that I feel at this school is undeniable. Finding the right college fit for you might seem simple or daunting. It is important to keep in mind that your college experience will be shaped and influenced by the college you choose to attend: they are not all the same! Social and academic environments will play a key roll in your future, and it is necessary to find a balance that meshes well with the individual you are becoming. And although the college environment is an essential part of the initial choice, it is ultimately up to you to make the best of this experience!

Visit schools and talk to current students

Don't be scared to go far away from home. Myself and my friends that went to far away schools have had a much better college experience and have all grown more than those that stayed with friends and family close to home. Get involved in your school! I'm in a sorority and it was the best decision I ever made. Also don't stress out over school work and enjoy your 4 years.

Make sure the it is in a town/city that appeals to the student's interest. If he/she likes big cities then attend a school in a big city, vice versa.

The college experience and "finding the right college" will depend on to what extent the student makes the learning opportunity worthwhile. Although a student always has a certain university in mind and wants to go to that one, he/she should always be open to all possibilities. The student's goal should be doing his/her best in whichever school he/she attends. Parents should always be supportive and, although college is a good time for kids to find their own way, parents should always be attentive to their children's life. Making the most of the college experience is not what most kids think: party, try "new things", but study, get involved, know people, admire the diversity, and most of all, being one true self, no matter what others think. College is about learning how to become a professional and how to develop you own identity as an individual able to interact with society towards a better world.

When students venture out on the quest to find the right college for themselves, they have no idea that their actions and decisions will affect the rest of their lives. A student has a few decisions to consider in this important decision. First and foremost are they interested in attending a local college? Second what are they interested in studying? Third are they interested in attending a public or private insitution? Are they interested in attending a 2 year college or a 4 year university? Are they financially/academically eligible to attend the institution? Is the school campus large or small? What are the class sizes & the teacher-student ratio? Is the campus ethnically/racially diverse? Is there a Greek system within the institution? Are there other means of helping a student pay for the education? These are all small factors to consider while choosing the institution that is right for you.

(I think the student should look for a school that gives them a good vibe when they walk around the campus. That "gut" feeling could be based off of the way that the people interact with one another, the campus scenery, the size.. All of these things really contribute to the college experience; a lot of colleges have great academic programs, but the feeling one gets from the school is what keeps him/her happy and wanting to attend every day.

Finding the right college can be tough - a school can look good on paper but turn out to be the wrong fit for your wants & needs. Listening to what the students are saying about their school can be a good way determine what your own experience would be like. Once you pick out your top choices, visiting those campuses is crucial. A university you thought was your favorite can turn out to be different than imagined, and another school might be even better than you expected. Once you find the right one, you'll know. It won't take long for you to realize you've set foot on the campus that just feel's right and has what you've been looking for. Once freshman year starts, diving right into things is the way to go. Don't be afraid to talk to strangers, and leave your door open in case your floormates walk by and want to meet you. Making friends early is great way to feel more at home early on, and having someone to rush a fraternity or join a club with can make life easier and more enjoyable.

Go to UM!!!

Make sure that our son/daughter is happy with the school that they are attending because it will be their home for the next four or so years of their lives.

Visit campus and let your child decide for themselves.

The college experience is more about the people you are with and the people you meet. Your friends, your teachers and classmates are going to be the things you remember most. The good times, the funny stories. Don't go some place where you're either afraid to be yourself or have so much work, you don't have time to go out and be yourself. A healthy mix of working hard and partying hard is essential. You don't want to think back on college in 20 years as "I never worked so hard in my life." Go some place where you enjoy the weather. You never want to be at a school where every day you wake up and say to yourself, "snow? again? I hate the snow!" (or vice versa, maybe you love the snow). You don't need an ivy league education to be successful. Good work ethic is all you need. Go to school where after you've graduated, you are very proud to say that it was your alma mater. If you're in a new city, learn it and know it well. You just may call it home some day.

Don't be lazy. It is better to visit each college campus to decipher which atmosphere is best for you. Everyone is different, it is a matter of taste. Also, don't settle for a cheaper school.

Make sure you apply to as many scholarships as you can so you can save money on loans.

Visit the campuses and spend a lot of time on them so you get a feel for how the student body is.