What are the students telling you about their college experience? If you go on a Friday or over a weekend, observe the social scene. Are classes even held on Friday? What is the culture of the school, as described by the students you meet? For me, the guided college tour offers a bland but generally necessary overview. Read the rest of this entry »
One of the most valuable resources available to students and parents who are choosing a college from among a number of acceptances is the college visit itself. Because of the cost of visiting colleges, many students apply without first visiting the schools. Read the rest of this entry »
Attending a college close to home is one way many college students and their families avoid many of the difficult social realities that are part of going away to college. Although Americans are by and large a highly mobile people, the research suggests that most college students choose to stay fairly close to home when it comes time to select a college. Read the rest of this entry »
Legacy is another important issue for many students and parents facing the “Where should I go?” decision. For many students, a family alma mater is often on their short list. Accepting that the place you went to college and to whose alumni association you have been contributing all of these years may not be right for your son or daughter can be a real challenge. Read the rest of this entry »
Parents can help their college-bound student find the right school, with the right sort of social environment, by helping their son or daughter think through what sort of person he or she really is. For example, a shy student with strong grades might want to resist the temptation to apply to a large, highly competitive university known for chewing up and spitting out its undergraduates. As obvious as that seems, too many students ignore such advice and end up at colleges that anyone can see are wrong for them. Read the rest of this entry »
3. Now, what are you looking for in a club? For example, are you interested in making new friends, improving the environment, or learning a new skill?
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People always wants something different, something new, like wearing unique dress, going to new places, etc. People can get boring when doing daily routine and want some changes to refresh their mind and body. How about starting it by making changes with the house? Read the rest of this entry »
