Questions to ask myself about the adjacent town and community

• Do I feel comfortable here?

• Do I feel safe?

• Look at the people walking the streets. Do I like what I see?

• Can I see myself shopping for clothes and other things here?

• If there is a residential area nearby, does it please me?

• Are there good places close by to run or cycle?

• Can I see myself having this as my “ home away from home” for the next four years?

10. Go Back To The “Blink” Concept: Simply Visit A College, Spend As Much Time As You Want, Have Fun And Forget About All Of The Above!

FAQ #2: My parents’ work schedules make it impossible for them to take me on college trips. What should I do?

ANSWER: There are commercial groups that take students on college tours. One of the better known is College Visits: http://www.college-visits.com/

You might ask your friends if their families are planning college tours. Perhaps you can join one of them.

Some high schools offer their own college tours, although they tend to restrict the people taking them to their own students.

Some local and national organizations such as YMCA and YWCA groups offer college tours.

Probably the best sources for information regarding college visits are high school counselors or current and previous students at your high school who have already been through the college visit process.