| There exists a relationship between college and | | | | way at a local community college. However, if you |
| career. The process of choosing a college is often | | | | choose to do this, then you may want to approach |
| difficult if you don't have any idea of what you want | | | | the school where you will end up and ask about |
| to do with your life. If you aren't sure what you | | | | transferring so that you will be knowledgeable about |
| want to major in when you take off toward a | | | | the courses which will transfer to your intended |
| college or university, then consider some of the | | | | college. |
| following before you ask your parents to fork over | | | | Choosing a college is never an easy task and if you |
| the cash for school.o Is the student life on campus | | | | aren't sure what you really want to do then try to |
| something you find interesting?o What college or | | | | be considerate of your parents and either pay your |
| university seems to offer the majors you think you | | | | own way until you decide or choose a local college. |
| will be interested in?o What activities do you enjoy | | | | You could also consider local community colleges. |
| and does the school you consider to attend offer | | | | These are about 25% of the cost of larger colleges |
| those activities?o Make a list of pros and cons of the | | | | and private colleges and universities are mostly too |
| schools you would consider to attend.o Do you know | | | | expensive to expect your parents to pay for if you |
| anyone who has attended the schools you are | | | | don't know what you want to be when you grow |
| interested in attending and if so, do you think they | | | | up. |
| would be interested in showing you around and/or | | | | Part of the maturing process is learning how to make |
| answer some questions if they are still on campus?o | | | | up your mind and following through on intelligent |
| Which college or university is the most expensive and | | | | decisions. If you aren't capable to do this yet then |
| which one is the least expensive?o Which schools do | | | | decide where you want to go to school until you are |
| you really like and is it in a city where you might | | | | ready to make a mature and conscious decision |
| remain after graduation?o What is the outcome you | | | | regarding your future. |
| want from your college education?o What do your | | | | Most universities and colleges offer some superior |
| parents say about your possible school choices?o | | | | career planning services. If you aren't certain what |
| Which school is the closest to your home? | | | | direction you need to pursue, why not take |
| Something to be aware of when trying to decide on | | | | advantage of these options for planning your future. |
| an appropriate college is the cost factor. If you are | | | | Take your time to ask questions and seek answers |
| undetermined on what you want your major to be | | | | about the disciplines you are considering. You can also |
| then you might be doing your parents a great favor | | | | go online and find career path guidelines and other |
| by attending a community college until you decide. | | | | education assistance. The occupational handbook can |
| Although it's highly advisable to choose where you | | | | also give you an idea of careers which college |
| want to go to college and stay there for the entire | | | | students are pursuing because of the upcoming |
| four years, if you are undecided on a major, you can | | | | anticipated demand in the labor market. |
| usually get your core class requirements out of the | | | | |