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Hana
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How do I know where to go to college?
I am a senior in high school, and I am struggling with knowing where to go to college. I want to be an accountant, and I want to stay in Nebraska.
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
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I would go on a Campus Tour, to determine if the college is a right fit, and spend some time on campus getting to know the geography and where everything is located.
One thing, that I have observed in my career, is students coming to a college without really knowing anything about the campus, its environment, or the region.
Especially information on campus resources, academic majors, student life and housing, admissions, security and parking, library resources, and other elements of the campus.
I have observed many students, who just showed up, stayed for a few days, and then left for good.
It is best to spend time at the campus, talking with the students, staff, and getting a cognitive map of the region, to determine if it is the right fit for you.
Not only does it have to fit you, but it also needs to fit your family, because they are going to go through the experience of having you away from home, and potentially providing you with resources, that you will require in order to achieve your goals on campus.
One thing, that I have observed in my career, is students coming to a college without really knowing anything about the campus, its environment, or the region.
Especially information on campus resources, academic majors, student life and housing, admissions, security and parking, library resources, and other elements of the campus.
I have observed many students, who just showed up, stayed for a few days, and then left for good.
It is best to spend time at the campus, talking with the students, staff, and getting a cognitive map of the region, to determine if it is the right fit for you.
Not only does it have to fit you, but it also needs to fit your family, because they are going to go through the experience of having you away from home, and potentially providing you with resources, that you will require in order to achieve your goals on campus.
Michelle M.
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Hello, Hana !
Since there are no colleges in Palmer, it's no wonder that you would not be aware of colleges at this time. There are, however, some colleges around your region that you can start exploring to see which one has an Accounting Program that you like.
Colleges to consider would be University of Nebraska at Omaha which offers a Bachelors in Accounting, Wayne State College for a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Accounting, Creighton University in Omaha offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting , University of Nebraska at Lincoln has Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on accounting , and Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln offers a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. You can go to each one of these colleges' websites to see which one offers an Accounting Major program that you prefer. I would advise a program for which your degree diploma would say 'Accounting'.
After reading the websites, go to You Tube to see if any of the colleges have a Channel and you can view some presentational videos of the colleges. Consider registering for orientations/tours of the colleges to get the feel of the campus, see the Accounting Department and ask questions. This is a good way to discover which college you would want to go to.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the very best !
Since there are no colleges in Palmer, it's no wonder that you would not be aware of colleges at this time. There are, however, some colleges around your region that you can start exploring to see which one has an Accounting Program that you like.
Colleges to consider would be University of Nebraska at Omaha which offers a Bachelors in Accounting, Wayne State College for a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Accounting, Creighton University in Omaha offers a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting , University of Nebraska at Lincoln has Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on accounting , and Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln offers a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. You can go to each one of these colleges' websites to see which one offers an Accounting Major program that you prefer. I would advise a program for which your degree diploma would say 'Accounting'.
After reading the websites, go to You Tube to see if any of the colleges have a Channel and you can view some presentational videos of the colleges. Consider registering for orientations/tours of the colleges to get the feel of the campus, see the Accounting Department and ask questions. This is a good way to discover which college you would want to go to.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the very best !