Students Currently Enrolled in College
I am unhappy at the college I am attending but feel like I have to stay there or I will lose all of my credits. I don’t want to start all over again. What can I do?
If you are truly unhappy at your school, it is wise to investigate a transfer. To begin the process, make a list of the pros and cons about your current school. Then create another list of what your minimum requirements for a new school would be. You will need to decide what is most important to you; for example: location, transferable credits, and student/faculty ratio, internship or co-op programs, among many other factors. College Board is one of the many tools for helping you find schools that match your criteria. Before making any decisions, visit the websites for the schools you like and call them as well. If possible, take a tour of the schools you are seriously considering for a transfer. Above all else, be realistic. You may not find everything you want in one school, so think about what factors are most important to you and your future success.
I am a college freshman and want to participate in a study abroad program. My parents are concerned that it will cost a lot more than what we are paying now and they have their doubts about the value of me living in another country. Can you help?
Many people are under the impression that it is much more expensive than it really is. In most cases, the cost per semester is the same or close to the same as at your present college because whether the partner colleges are located in France, Costa Rica, or Germany, the rates are usually set by the home college. Of course, there are many different types of study abroad programs. Find out which ones your college offers and the cost to participate. In the established programs, the credits you earn in the partner college immediately become part of your college transcript.
There thousands of ways to study abroad. Study Abroad Links is a resource designed to be an easy-to-use and practical starting point for anyone who is looking for information and resources to assist them in selecting a school, program or tour for study abroad or educational travel.
I was not awarded any scholarship money to enter college as a freshman. Does this mean I will never get any?
No, this is a common misconception. There are a vast number of scholarships out there for students at all levels of their education. One source for locating these scholarships is Fastweb. Do a little searching and soon you will begin to see how many scholarships are available in the private sector alone. The office of Financial Aid at your own college can assist you with in-house scholarships offered to attending students as well as other opportunities. Another source is the department of your major. Very often, departments have their own money to award to deserving undergraduate and graduate students who show excellence and determination.
November 26th, 2006 | Posted by Cheryl under College Students | Permalink
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