Yikes! It's going to be a rough couple of weeks. I have to study for finals and work all week. It has been really slow going with the studying. I need to pick up the pace but I'm just not feeling it quite yet.
I really should be studying so just a few quick things. I will be posting over Christmas break. I'll probably focus on things like what to do if you haven't applied for college yet, what to do if you have applied for college, filing your FAFSA, etc.
But my topic today...choosing your college.
Picking a college to attend is a pretty big deal. I mean you will probably shell out at least 10 grand for your first year and if your not happy at school your grades will suffer. I would hate to spend that much money and not enjoy the college I'm attending. Here are some tips:
First, ask yourself:
1. What interests you? What kind of activities do you think you would like to participate in?
2. What kind of atmosphere do you like (i.e., city, town, warm, cold, country, urban)?
3. How much are you willing to spend?
4. What academic program are you interested in?
5. Are they going to have the resources you need to suceed?
Second, you should probably make a campus visit. You need to make sure it is exactly what you want and feels like home.
Third, and most important, you should probably try the dining center food. If its good then that is probably the school for you!! :)
Remember, a college isn't all about a "name", it's a place where you spend two to four years trying to get the best education you can get. If the cheapest community college in your state is the right place for you then don't worry about how it will look on a resume. Enjoy yourself and make the most out of your college experience. You don't have to go to an Ivy League to impress employers. (So maybe going to Harvard might be kind of impressive, but so what?)
Pick the college that fits you!
I'm sure I'll post before Christmas but if I don't then, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!
MH
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