25 Tips for College Tours
Posted by Kayla Rutledge
The college tour experience is an important factor in deciding where you'll spend four years of your life. Chances are, you've traveled a long way and spent a good bit of money just to look at this campus, so it's important to get as much out of it as possible. Here are 25 tips to make the most of your day.
Start Off on the Right Foot
- Get There Early - Most college campuses are pretty confusing, and buildings can be difficult to find on the first try. Not to mention you may have a good walk ahead. Plan to get there a half hour early to make sure you find parking and your first session.
- Wear Walking Shoes - Don't wear shoes that are hard to trek around in. Chances are you'll be walking all day around a large campus. Stick with sneakers or comfortable sandals.
- Pay Attention to the Weather - You'll likely be outside for a good portion of the day. Bundle up, bring umbrellas or wear sunscreen — whatever makes sense. You don't want to zone out and miss important information because you are freezing the whole day!
- Read the Handouts - The folders, brochures and stickers colleges hand out are easy to just throw out, but they actually have a lot of information about the college that could guide your choice, such as average class size, cost and admission standards for acceptance. Keep the handouts to compare these factors to other colleges you're considering.
- Ask for Directions - If you get lost moving from session to session, don't be too proud to ask a student for directions. It can speak volumes about a college to see how its students react to incoming students.
