Between saying and doing many a pair of shoes is worn out.
Between saying and doing many a pair of shoes is worn out.
~Italian Proverb
Before you enroll a college, it is important to understand your educational goal. Knowing your goal will help you decide the type of college you will need to select to reach that goal.
Scott Dinsmore: How To find And Do Work You Love (TED Talk)
Video link: https://youtu.be/jpe-LKn-4gM
Before getting too far into the topic of choosing to attend college, stop for a moment and think about the following questions:
- What is your educational goal?
- What are the top 5 criteria you would use in selecting a college?
- What kind of degree or certificate will you need to achieve your educational goal?
- Do you want to be full-time or part-time student?
- Will you need to work while you are going to college? How much?
- What are your priorities from a college?
- What do you expect from your teachers?
- What kind of support services do you need from a college?
- What class size would make you feel comfortable?
- Do you need support in improving your basic skills in Reading, Writing, Math or Speaking English?
- What are you willing to pay for your college education?
- How do you plan to finance your college education?
It is important for potential students to realize that every college has its own culture. Finding a comfortable match between student expectations and college expectations is essential for student success. Ultimately, college is a dynamic experience and the student is half the equation. The culture of a college plays a key role in finding a good match. It is important to take the time you need to make the decision about the college that is right for you. Rushing the process can lead to an unsuccessful match-up. Following a friend or family member to the same college they selected may also lead to a mismatched situation.
If possible, try to visit the college in person to get a feel for the campus and the setting. Are you looking for an urban, suburban, or online setting? The distance you travel to attend college will impact many aspects of your college participation. Location is an important aspect of the overall college selection process. The process of finding the right college for you will depend on your educational goal and your expectation for services from a college.
10 Factors to consider in finding the right college match for you
- Cost
How important is the tuition cost to your decision? Tuition example: The average yearly tuition at Lane Community College is $4,275.00 as of this writing (find the most up-to-date info on the Lane College Tuition, Fees and Payments page). The average yearly tuition at the University of Oregon is $8,190.00 as of this writing (find up-to-date info on the University of Oregon Cost of Attendance page). - Flexible Pacing For Completing A Program
How convenient and flexible are the class times and locations? Are there evening and weekend offerings? Online or Hybrid courses? - Your Work Schedule
How will your employment affect your abili