5 STEPS TO FINDING THE RIGHT FIT Beyond geographic location and areas of study, there are other considerations in determining where your student will thrive. 3 5 CHECK OUT THE SUPPORT SYSTEM WHAT HAPPENS AFTER GRADUATION? 1 CONSIDER PERSONALITIES Your quirky introvert may feel lost in the shuffle at a large university. Likewise, a careerdriven go-getter may feel frustrated at an exploratory liberal arts college. Pay attention to the student life pages on websites and in viewbooks. 4THINK OF THE WHOLE STUDENT If your student likes to stay active, check out the intramural or club sports options. Look into other extracurricular interests like student radio, community outreach, student government, Greek life, and dance or music ensembles. (NSU Florida students can choose from more than 160 clubs and organizations!) 2ASSESS EXPECTATIONS Does your student want to spread their wings and attend college far from home? Or do they want to stay within laundry-doing distance? How important is it to them to see a few familiar faces when they pull up in front of the freshman dorm? Will your student have the same adviser for all four years? Is there a peer support system in place? What about tutoring? Career development? Are there resources available to your student postgraduation? It’s important to take a look at the graduation rates and outcome stats. Also, check out the support each school offers students for landing their first job or securing a spot in a graduate program. (NSU’s Center for Academic and Professional Success is a great example!)
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