There are so many post-secondary institutions to choose from in Canada and abroad. How should you weigh your options in order to figure out which school is best for you? We spoke to students, admissions advisers and admissions consultants for tips on how to prepare for the university search and which questions to ask yourself to make that crucial choice.Start by doing some honest soul-searching, says first-year English student Gabrielle Cole.
Joel Nicholson, founder of the education consultancy Admissions Ally, stresses the importance of doing your due diligence in exploring what universities have to offer. He suggests that students read through program curriculums and course outlines, reach out to current students, and research available extracurriculars at the universities they are interested in.
On the other hand, if you’re a person who feeds off the energy of a bustling metropolis, a school in a big city might be best. Before Katie Marsh moved from Vancouver to pursue a degree in philosophy at the University of Toronto, she had heard the school was lonely and the weather in Toronto was awful. “Upon coming here, I realized that didn’t hold true at all for me,” she says. “I absolutely love going on runs or walking around the financial district.
Public health student Varone says you shouldn’t panic if you don’t get into your top-choice program, or if you realize the program you’re in isn’t for you. You can often make a lateral move within universities from one related program to another. “You don’t need to know exactly what you’re going to do; you’ll figure it out later on,” she says.
Philosophy student Marsh adds that students should avoid putting too much pressure on themselves to make the perfect decision. When it comes to choosing a university, all you can do is make the best choice you can with the information you have. The decision isn’t permanent. “I know that whatever I do, there are pros and cons to every situation,” she says. “Every experience is a learning opportunity.”with the headline, “Choosing a university.
Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)
Isn’t it simple? Just choose the university that offers the most safe places.