Does anyone have the same problem I have, with choosing a college?
Asked by hop_town08i'm so confused. i don't have a clue about which college I want to go to. There are so many schools out there, i don't get how people can make this decision.
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Answered by sczechj
It is a big decision, and one you shouldn't take lightly. Before listing your options, answer a few questions: 1) What do I want to study? 2) How far away from home do I want to be? 3) Do I want to go to a a college in a small town, or a big city? The first question is important because some colleges have better departments that teach those subjects. If you want to study mathematics or computer science, Georgetown probably isn't as strong as MIT. Likewise, if you want to study Oceanography, Nebraska probably won't have as detailed and high-quality of a program as a school on the coast of Florida, California, or Texas would. If you have a subject that you really want to pursue as a career, talk to a guidance counselor or a favorite teacher to see if they have any suggestions. During your freshman year, you WILL get homesick. If you're the type of person that needs to see familiar sites, going to a school across the country isn't a good idea. On the other hand, if you think your parents would constantly drive to see you if you lived across town, you might want to consider a school in a different city, part of your state, or another state. Finally, you won't stay on campus all of the time - if you want to get out on a regular basis, you might want to choose a school in a larger city. However, people in small towns might be easier going and easier to deal with. Once again, it's not an easy decision. DON'T base your decision on where your friends or boyfriends/girlfriends/crushes are going - you will make an entirely new set of friends in college, and you'll also get a MUCH clearer picture of the kind of person you are. Good luck, and whatever YOU decide, it's the right decision!
It is a big decision, and one you shouldn't take lightly. Before listing your options, answer a few questions: 1) What do I want to study? 2) How far away from home do I want to be? 3) Do I want to go to a a college in a small town, or a big city? The first question is important because some colleges have better departments that teach those subjects. If you want to study mathematics or computer science, Georgetown probably isn't as strong as MIT. Likewise, if you want to study Oceanography, Nebraska probably won't have as detailed and high-quality of a program as a school on the coast of Florida, California, or Texas would. If you have a subject that you really want to pursue as a career, talk to a guidance counselor or a favorite teacher to see if they have any suggestions. During your freshman year, you WILL get homesick. If you're the type of person that needs to see familiar sites, going to a school across the country isn't a good idea. On the other hand, if you think your parents would constantly drive to see you if you lived across town, you might want to consider a school in a different city, part of your state, or another state. Finally, you won't stay on campus all of the time - if you want to get out on a regular basis, you might want to choose a school in a larger city. However, people in small towns might be easier going and easier to deal with. Once again, it's not an easy decision. DON'T base your decision on where your friends or boyfriends/girlfriends/crushes are going - you will make an entirely new set of friends in college, and you'll also get a MUCH clearer picture of the kind of person you are. Good luck, and whatever YOU decide, it's the right decision!
