University of New Haven Top Questions

Don't worry. Everything is new, its a chance for you to start over and experince life outside of Oxford. You will have your high and lows, along with a ton of new and happy experiences. Just take it one day at a time and don't worry. Everything so far turns out fine. Enjoy it, because you will only be in college once and its not worth spending all your time worrying about things. Have fun. And your second and third semesters, study hard because those are killer semesters. Get involved in more things around campus so you meet lots of people, because you will end up seeing many new and a few old faces.

If I could back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would offer only a few key points of advice. The first being that studying is a necessity. Make sure you know how to study and be sure to review class notes and the textbook often as this tends to make studying easier. The second point would be apply for more scholarships. You didn't win any of the ones you applied for, therefore, apply for more. We need that money, Past Self, keep at it. That's all the advice for now, good luck.

If I could go back in time to my senior year I would tell my self to keep doing the best I can and not to stop working as hard as possible throughout the year. I would also take senior seriously and do all of my work to the best ability that I can. I also would do more college visits to look at what school would be best for me. I would look more into study abroad. I would make the best of my senior year and go to more events while making sure all of my work gets done.

If I could go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior the main advice I would give myself would be to stay focused on my school work no matter what. It is a major transition going from high school to college and your grades and school work must be your first priority. College is also completely different from high school; everything is entirely up to you. For example, in high school your attendance is required and your teachers are constantly reminding you about missing work, but that?s not how it is in college. You are responsible for your actions such as attending class and making sure all of your work is done on time. I would make sure to tell myself to always do the best I can and to prepare myself as much as possible for college because it is a lot more difficult then what you experience in high school. Also, always keep in mind that everything you do in high school and college will reflect on your future so it is very important to try and set a goal for yourself for what you want your future to be.

Oh, what I would do to be atop of my high school once again with the knowledge I currently hold from my University. While one year usually does not transform a student on such a level, my transition from high school senior to college freshman has been a great learning experience for me. Along with that, my maturity as a student and as a young man has been greatly changed for the better. Upon having the opportunity to talk to myself as a senior in high school, there is plenty of useful advice I could offer myself. First, work hard. Nothing is as rewarding as hard work paying off in return as a good grade. Second, I would tell myself to relax and stay focused on why I am a student. Stress got to me a lot senior yet as I anticipated ?the college life.? Lastly, I would tell my senior self of how wonderful the freedom is in college. It has made my life in school meaningful and purposeful. As a senior in high school I felt ready for my next big step in life: college. As a freshman college student, I already anticipate my future as a professional.

First off I would say to myself to keep doing what I'm doing. I've always been able to manage myself and make friends easily. The only thing I never considered was that I would have to live with strangers. I am sort of a messy person in my room but I can no longer be because I now have to share a small space with two other people. I would also tell myself to do everything possible to stay ahead. Once you are behind in a class its next to impossible to catch up. You only have class 1-2 times a week instead of everyday like in highschool. It's a tough transition, but keep your head high and in the right direction and you should be fine.

From my experience today with the college life and making the transition, there is a lot of advice I would give myself as a high school senior. One main piece of advice I would tell myself would be to begin looking for scholarships as soon as possible. It may seem like there is plenty of time to complete applications, but before you know it, there will be no time. All it takes is a little motivation and time, because there are plenty of scholarships out there, you just have to look. Another piece of advice I would give myself is not to procrastinate. All this brings is more trouble, stress, and pressure of time. Procrastination is a bad habit that is not going to do you any good in college, so you might as well get rid of the habit while you still have the chance. One last piece of advice I would give myself is to learrn how to manage time wisely, which is a key in college. Time management will be the main determinant of whether or not you will be successful in college. Take these wise pieces of advice and college will be a breeze.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to stop worrying because college is better then high school in so many ways. There is not as much drama, cliques or bullies. I would also tell myself that the work load is ALOT more, however there is more time to get the work done. Since class is only twice a week it gave me more time to complete it. I would also tell myself how independent I would have to become more so in college then high school. Once I went to college I felt like I was thrown into the real world way too fast. Having thousands of dollars in loans that I would have to borrow and having the stress and pressure of paying for tuition is very hard to handle for any teenager. I would tell myself thatt going to college is going to be very difficult but so worth it after the friends I make, the things I learn and most of all the degree I get in the end of it all.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to start to study now because your grades will be based on nothing but your test scores. I would also tell myself to buy a lot of food before going to college because I will get tired of the food at the dinning hall and start manging my time, so that college will run smoothly

If I could go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior I would make sure to teach myself how to study. I realized that my usual looking at a book being able to grasp certain information and pass tests in high school is not going to work in college. I would go back and ask myself if where I am now is where I want to be because now that I am in school I am not completely sure if it is right place. People aren't always going to like you and you have to get used to it. No matter what stage you are in life no matter how old you think others are people are going to choose not to like you. It is your decision of how you choose to deal with that information. Whether you decide to take that information and run with ignoring the immaturity of others or use that information to build your own hatred towards them. I would share how great it is being away from home. College is only as difficult as you make it take your time and master it, enjoy it, and remember it.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself in preparation for college, I would urge myself to learn time management skills. Time management is the single most important thing a college student must learn in order to be successful. Without proper time management skills, you will find yourself quickly falling behind on your work, and in turn failing your classes. If I could go back I would just make sure that I stressed how important time management is, because at the beginning of my first semester it nearly got to me. That being said, I would also remind myself to make sure I find time to have some fun. College is about freedom, the freedom to do whatever you please whenever you please. By managing time wisely, its easy to find some time to go out with friends without sacrificing your schoolwork.

I would tell myself not to mess around in high school. Go to class and do my work. Being a student-athlete has prepared me for the problems with time management but that is not the only thing that will help. Going to class and paying attention more often than not will help. Don't take the easy the route. I would tell myself to work hard and do what I need to do to receive the grades that would get me into the university of my dreams.

I would tell myself to never give up, to stay focused, and to never let anything get in the way of achiveing your goal.

don't go to a private school especially out of state. too much to pay back !

Be preparid for the large workload, and use time wise.

Knowing what I know now about college life, I would tell my past self to prepare better for the financial burdens of college. Personally, I can afford my school, but it is all of the other things that can get costly. I currently have to work to pay for various bills andfor any leisure money. I also would tell my past self to think more carefully about which major to choose. I had to go through a process of switching my major after my freshman year, and it could have been avoided.

I would encourage myself to completely apply myself to working hard despite difficulty of lack of difficulty of college.

The advice I would give when finding the right college would be to first attend a school that will provide the best education mostly applied to the major he/she wants to pursue. Other factors such as environment, class size, and job placement are important. A student searching for the right school wants to be sure they will be comfortable when making such a committment and also that they will be provided an education that will make them ready for the job they want to have in the future. It is very important to make the most of your college education, for social and networking reasons. While in college one has the opportunity to make life long friends and to meet others with similar goals. Clubs, sports, and volunteer work are great ways to make the most of your college expierience.

I believe the best thing you can do is find out as much as you can about the college itself beforehand. Not only take tours and grab pamphlets, but talk to the students. The best thing to do is to talk to students who are not the ones leading the tour. Random students walking around campus will give the most honest answers. Find out what the weekends are like, find out what there is to do around campus. Making the most out of the college experience is all about the student. Ever hear the expression, "Life is what you make it."? It is more true than you will ever know. Students need to get out there and find what they want to do, find what they like about the area the college is in and make the most of it. Students who think the fun and good grades will come to them are in for a rude awakening. Life is what you make it, and so is college.

You want to watch and listen right from the very beginning to the students who attend. Don't just go by the "accepted Student" rallies, etc. Go on a tour with a student who goes there, talk to them, listen to what they say about campus life and security. That's what my mom and I did. We have had nothing but positive experiences at University of New Haven, from my personal phone call to tell me I was accepted into the dental hygiene program (my dream!) not a letter! My mother and I wanted a small college, I am from an average size town. Check to make sure what type of student you are....small school or large school. It matters in not only class size but attention you get. Get involved in sports or activities. I was fortunate to be accepted onto the tennis team. I had a group of great friends as soon as I arrived at school due to the fall season. What a way to feel welcome and that you fit in and have new friends. If you aren't into sports, clubs will do the same thing. Good luck and enjoy!

To fine the right college, you must figure out what you would like to major in or find a field of study. Once you get that figured out, you can search for different colleges that specialize in your field of study. For example, I wanted to major in Forensic Science. I searched online for colleges where I could study Forensics. The University of New Haven was the top of my list. In the United Sates of America, The University of New Haven is one of the top five schools for the field of Forensics. When you think that you have found that right school, you should pay a visit. While visiting, think about what you want in a school. Pay close attention to how you are treated at the school. Make sure that help is always available when you need it. Think about the different programs that are available. Check to see if they have programs that can help each student meet his or her individual goal. If the university meets all the qualities that you want in a school, then that's the school for you.

The advice I would give parents and or students when finding the right college is to make sure that the school has the desired major field of study that they are intersted in. Also, make sure that you can afford that school and that you will be getting financial aid. If you decide that you want to go to a out of state school, make sure you will be able to afford it. Make sure that you do your reasearch about the college. Try to atleast visist the college of choice atleast once because although you may like the school beased on what you may read about the school, but being able to see the school and walking around the campus gives a different aspect of the school. These are some the advice I would give to parents or students that are trying to find the right college.

When choosing your college you should research your choice course of study and visit your choice colleges. One of the most important thing to remember is that you are never stuck at the first college you end up attending. If you research a course of study but can't decide if it's right for you, you can still attend a college with that field. If you find out that even after researching it and even attending classes in that field that you aren't satisfied with it, you can transfer to a different college. Another important thing to remember when choosing a school is what size community you're comfortable with. Visiting schools is a great way to determine how big a school's community is without guessing. By visiting colleges and taking campus tours you can get a feel for class sizes, ask important questions about workloads and get a feel for things like distance to classes and even such simple things like weather and school policy about different weather conditions. Visiting the school is also a good way to see how the students are enjoying themselves, smiling faces are a great sign!

its great

Take advantage of open houses, tours, and sitting in on a classroom unexpectedly. By making the most out of the college experience, students should manage their time, using time-managment skills. Also, go out and meet people. Networking is critical in today's society as prospective employers are less likely to consider GPA as a hiring factor.

I would tell every student to choose the college or university you think is right for you. Make sure they have all you are looking for academically and make sure you believe it is a place where you can grow socially. It is going to be the best four years of your life and you need to make you decision and have no regrets! I would tell parents that it is your child's choice. Let them make the decision for themselves; they need to grow and decide what is right for them. Let your opinion be known, if your child is looking for your opinion. Once attending the university or college, expierence everything you can. Go to club fairs, join groups, organizations and sports teams. Take every opportunity that presents itself. Your college experience will be the best four years of your life.

The advice that I would give students about finding the right college and the most of thecollege experience is to research your school choices. Do as much research as you can on the school. Remember that your going to attend it for years. Also remember that this school will make or break your future. I would also tell a student to make sure that you pick the right school for you. Make sure that the school you pick has a good proggram for your choice of major. Also make sure that the school offer good proggrams where you can get help. Research whether you get a reading lab, or math lab where you can go for help studying if you need it. I would also tell students to pick the school they feel good with not what some one else feels good with. After all it is your future. Last but not least I would say work hard but don't forget to also enjoy your college years. As long as you work hard you can get the career that you want.

First I would suggest that students determine which area of study interests them most and find a college that demonstrates excellence in that field. Parents and students should determine whether the college or university offers paid research and internships in this field of study. Both parents and students should review the credentials of the teaching faculty, including the percentage of Ph.D.s and tenured faculty. Parents and students should determine what kind of reputation the school has and determine how competitive the school is. Students should ask current students of the college how many hours of homework they have a night and whether or not they are happy with the college. Next, parents and students should review the size of the campus. Does the student want to attend a big university or a smaller one? I would urge both parents and students to research the average class size of the college and student to faculty ratio to determine whether these numbers meet expectations. Parents and students should visit the campus together to take a tour, meet with an admissions adviser, and ask any and all the questions they might have.

There is a countless number of factors that go into deciding on what college or university is right for you. If you already have a goal in mind, one of the most important factors is if the school in question has your major. Other factors include location, cost, size, extra curricular activities, opportunities and so on. Though it is easier said than done, you should never exclude a school just because of the cost. If the school is right for you, there will be a way to fund it, though it may not be your first choice. Once a decision is made on the school, the very best way to get all you can out of the college experience is to get involved. Not just clubs and organizations, but anything else the school has to offer. Find out if they do research in your field and get involved. Strive to make friends in all areas and guaranteed your college experience will be better. Finally, the most crucial element is to apply yourself. Be passionate and throw yourself into everything you do. If you feel passion for your area, you will feel more satisfaction in what you do.

The best thing to do is visit a school and talk to students, not the admissions students but real students in the caffeteria. Also look into what you get for Fin Aid, that is very important.

I would recommend that the student put together a list of about 10 schools together that they're interested in. Then, the student should go online to get more information. Most schools have their clubs, sports teams, and organizations listed online, along with all of the different majors. Those are important factors when making a decision of what school you want to attend. The people you meet through sports and clubs will be your friends; you share an interest, and it's good to know people outside of your major. Your friends make the college experience better. I recommend the student selects a school with 2 majors that interest them. Some people change their major, so it's good to have a fallback at the school you're already attending. Financial aid is important. The less money you have to pay back, the better. I would recommend a smaller school over a larger school; students receive more individual attention, and it makes learning easier when you feel you can communicate with your professors if you need help. I like being able to go and talk to my teachers outside of class if I need to or want to.

Picking a college is a tough decision. In any life a person is going to have what if's. What if I went to this school over this school. Students, no matter where they go are going to have withdrawals from the life that he/she knew. The best I can say is go with your gut, and most of all if you're an athlete, go with the school that best fits to what major you have in mind. Injuries can occur in sports, and can cause an interruption in your goals. I chose I school based on my major even though I was offered a Div I scholarship, and I do have my what if's, but I chose a school that is strong in my major, which no matter what injury, I will have a Degree in my major. For parents: I know it's going to be tough seing your babies go away, but your children will be calling, even if it's just for money.

A college experience should broaden horizons. The right college would not only encourage you to grow as a person, but also prepare one with a life skill as well.

Students should think about what they want to do; what they want to major in. They should fully understand what that major is about and what jobs it can lead to. Students should then look for schools that are considered strong for that major. The most important piece of advice i could give is find an average student who goes to that school and ask him what he thinks, and whether or not he would recommend it.

The only piece of advice I would give is to choose your college soley on your own needs. A college should'nt be chosen based on friendships and parties and other factors that dont promote an effective education.

I would tell the parents that they should search for schools such as UNH that offer a lot of finacial aid. I would tell the students that they should really be serious about attending college and not take there education for granted because many kids are not afforded the chance. All in all, I would tell them to start searching ealry and take all factors into considerationsuch as, campus housing, tuition of course, professors, job placement, and campus safety.

Go where you are comfortable

the most important thing to do when picking a school is to actually visit the school. It's amazing how many people don't even visit the school they end up going to. durring this visit, ask to take a tour of the campus and see what it has to offer. Make sure you see everything from the dorms to the classrooms. It is important to keep in mind that you could be spending the next four years of your life at this place. Also, while you take a tour of the campus look at how the students interact with each other and how the professors interact with the students. one of the most important things you can do (after the tour is over) is take a student who is in the area aside and ask him or her a few questions. Keep in mind that the people giving the tours of the campus are only going to show you the possitive things. So, ask the student you pull aside what he or she honestly thinks of the campus. Remember to ask questions in all areas from night life to acedemics because four years id a long time.

Definitely look at all the possibilities. Don't just look in one region or one state, look all over. You may miss out by not looking all over.

If I were to offer my advice to my parents on selecting the appropriate college I would say choose a college that best suits your personality and needs. Find several colleges that offer the program for your field of study and decide which one would you be most comfortable with attending. The campus life has a substantial effect on study habits and learning processes. That is to say, a busy campus could distract disciplined students whereas a quieter campus would allow a student to perform at their best because they have complete focus. After narrowing the choices down to 2 or 3 colleges, the next step is to visit those colleges in person to get a feel for what it is like to be on campus. Tour the buildings, spectate the classes in session, and most of all determine whether or not the college connects with your personality. When choosing the right college to make the most of your college experience the most important factor is finding a college that makes you feel at home while offering highly beneficial courses.

My advice is to find a school that holds all your interests so that you can explore them all to find your true calling.

To students: Do not look for unimportant criteria when considering school options (i.e. Male to female ratio, reputation of party school status, etc.) Also, when looking at school, consider first and foremost what majors/minors. other programs that are being offered. Consider distance from home to school ( in my opinion, looking for a school more than 2 hours from home is impratical). And last but not least: Get familiar with the school library fast; know where resources can be found. To parents: Financial planning is the most important detail to pay attention to (needless to say). Other than that, support can go a very long way in helping students be motivated in going to school.

I would suggest that you start early. Start looking and searching while you are in 11th grade it's never to early. Don't settle for a college that your not to sure about. Do lots of research on everthing about each college. Most mportant, never ever get discouraged.