Tips for making the most of your college campus visit

Visiting a college campus is a great way to discover what the college and the students are like. It is sometimes hard to get a feel for what type of school you are looking at when you are just exploring their website on the internet. Being able to be on the campus and in the atmosphere that you would actually be in if you were a student, gives you the ultimate experience. However, I know that

Do I really have to go to orientation?!

To make the transition from high school to college a little bit easier, most colleges have freshmen orientation. This is a schedule time when students learn about campus life and are given the opportunity to ask any questions they may have before the semester starts. Many colleges require entering freshmen to attend orientation, but if you are going to a college where it is not required, you may

What are some pros and cons to housing?

Your living situation in college completely depends on your university. For example, at my school, Eastern Oklahoma State College, the only options available are a single or a double room which are both with communal bathrooms. On the other hand, OSU which is a much bigger university than mine has many different college housing options. At OSU you can live in a suite with four other people with

College Fly-In Programs

A college fly-in program allows high school students interested in attending a specific college or university the chance to actually visit. Colleges literally fly you in and provide accommodations while you tour the campus and meet students and professors. Some colleges pay for the entire trip and others reimburse you if you choose to attend their college. Here are just a few colleges that have