Today’s tweet was a New York Times article from college professors discussing ways to make your final college choice. http://nyti.ms/gBrnU4
Here’s my twist on their most important tips. Some of these are from my previous posts.
Look at the majors, minors and interdisciplinary programs. Attend a few first-year classes in your field of study.
What are the instructors’ credentials? Do they have professional experience in the field? Are they leading researchers in the field? Both types of professors have an important role in learning about the realities and trends in your field.
Do you think the teaching style is effective? Your professors should support your professional skill development by stressing analysis and interpretation; not rote memorization.
Send an email to the department chairman and the administrative assistant and request sample syllabi. Are these straight lecture classes or do you get a chance for experiential, collaborative learning that is representative of the workplace?
Talk to recent graduates to learn about their process and success rate of their job search. Did the college help them locate internships and jobs?
Ask the professors what professional associations are most influential in their fields.
Check out the professional associations in your area or nationally to find out. You might be able to get a local member on the phone to ask: “Where did the best people in your field go to college?”
My mission is to empower youth with: - The knowledge about career possibilities, and the education and training needed to attain them - The creative-thinking and emotional skills that make for good career decisions and which employers prefer; - And the resilience needed to flourish in life.
