In my previous blog I wrote about doing your homework and thinking about your future when coming for a college visit. Once again, I would like to take a spin off of The Enquirer’s article “Maximize your Visit,” but this time focus on talking to current students and snooping around on your own.
Talk to current students.
When you come to visit Miami University, utilize the greatest resource you have access to…students! Talk to as many students as you can when you are on campus to find out more information about the University. This could help you visualize yourself here at Miami and see if Miami is a good fit for you. During the school year, we have students greeting and speaking to families before our information session begins. These students are all part of our Miami University Student Ambassador organization. They have a love for Miami and enjoy sharing their experience and expertise with you. So don’t just smile and say hello to them, ask them questions. Go beyond asking what they are majoring in; ask them why they chose Miami. Ask them what their average day looks like. Likewise, utilize the student tour guide. Of course they will take you throughout the University showing you the grounds, but there are plenty of opportunities to ask them questions and to find out their stories. Finally, something you can do to learn more about Miami’s students even before you attend a visit is to read up on the Summer Student blog: http://miamiublogdaysofsummer.blogspot.com.
Snoop around on your own.
Am I really suggesting that you snoop around on your own when you visit Miami? Yes, I am! However, I suggest having a plan of action before you go off and start exploring. For starters, know what you want to see and what is going to help you make the decision of which school is right for you. For instance; if you love sports and plan on working out or playing on a club sports team or on an intramural league, then check out the athletic and recreational facilities. I know that sounds like common sense, but we have limited time on a campus tour and can’t possibly show you everything. Therefore, it is important for you to make the most of your visit; if you didn’t see something that you were hoping or expecting to see then ask and we will be happy to point you in the right direction and provide you additional information. I also recommend paying close attention on your tour or as you walk around Miami’s campus. As you walk by classrooms or offices, pay attention to signs, literature, and other brochures. Read what’s posted on the doors of professors’ offices to see what type of work or research they’re doing. Pick up a copy of The Miami Student, Miami’s student newspaper, to see what the issues are on campus. Pay attention to the posters and advertisements for events happening on campus. Grab a meal or a snack while you’re on campus. Find a class in session and stand in the hallway and listen for a few minutes to how the professors and students are interacting. All of these things will give you an even closer feel for what it’s like to be a Miami student.
I hope these ideas help maximize your time. I also encourage you to check out our visit website: www.muohio.edu/visit to learn more about scheduling a visit at Miami.
Until next time,
Brian
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