Questions College Students Should be Asking
Everyone has questions about starting college: What are the rooms like? Who will my roommate be? What about parties?!...However, as important as those questions are, we have made a list of some of the questions we wished we had had the forethought to ask prior to applying. So, during your research of universities, try to get these questions answered and keep checking the blog for advice and tips! (Good luck! The Emilys)
What Resource centers exist? How established are they? What is their presence on campus?
Is there an Undecided program? What is it like?
How much does it cost to do laundry? Where can one do laundry?
What’s the campus layout like? Is it a circle, an oval; is there definite separation between academic and non-academic campus?
How many buildings comply to ADA (American Disability Act) standards?
How many buildings have Unisex bathrooms?
How many libraries are there? Where are they? What are they for? How is WiFi and 3G strength?
What are midterm and finals weeks like?
What is the general attitude toward academia?
How close is campus to a city/more urban area/a place of consumerism?
Is there heavy reliance on public transport or is the campus heavily populated with cars?
How are the walk-ways/sidewalks?
Is there a place to go to get away from Life?
How accessible is information from the library?
How close is the public library?
What does your meal plan cover?
Where can you use dining dollars (or money that is given but not designated for use in the dining courts)?
Who can I actually talk to on campus (are counselors, advisors, professors, and/or RAs accessible)?
I need advice/info about Jobs/Money/Financial Aid...
What is grade inflation and when was the last time your school had one?
Where are the Greek Houses in relation to campus?
What are rush and pledge weeks like?
Can I join a sorority/fraternity after my first year? How does that work?
How many ways am I able to get between buildings?
How much internet/bandwidth do I get?
Is internet available in my dorm room? Where is internet available on campus?
How many outlets are in the room?
Is it worth having a fridge and/or other kitchen appliances in the rooms?
Is my Res Hall easily accessible?
What are/Where are the big meeting places?
Is it easy to start a club?
What are the math courses like?
What’s the difference between Honors and Regular courses?
Where can I find information about my major?
How proportional are the courses (is the college heavier in certain areas of study)?
How spaced out (time wise) should my classes be?
What can I do if I don’t like my time slot/class time?
How expensive are materials for a class?
How do I acquire tickets to the sportsball/other events on campus?
Where can I find a list of electives?
How does credit-by-examination work? (AP, CLEP, ACT/SAT etc.)