Before I go any further with this topic, we have to agree on something. While being a lifelong learner is necessary and using our God-given brain and talents is important, college is not for everyone. There are many great people in this world who never stepped foot on a college campus. With that being said, let's continue with our college prep tip.
Summer is a great time to visit college campuses. This can be done with kiddos of any age - even those as young as elementary school. This is a great way to plant a seed for the future. It doesn't have to take a lot of effort. As you are on a summer vacation or a short trip, take the time to plan ahead and just drive through some college campuses. Get out and walk around. Walk through some classrooms and take a look at the gym. If time permits, visit with an admissions officer. This can help to narrrow down the options when the time comes to choose.
We did this with our boys. I remember one summer we drove through the beautiful campus of Ouachita Baptist University - a great college in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. I just knew it was a perfect fit for one of our boys. As we drove through the quaint scenic campus in this beautiful small town, I commented on what a great school this is. My son looked around and said, "where's the mall?" When we told him that the largest nearby city was Little Rock and that is was 45 miles away, he was not interested.That slight detour on our short trip was of great benefit because he knew then that he wanted to attend college in a big city.
Have a great day - Robin
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Texas A&M is an especially good college to visit! :)
come to think of it, once you visit aggieland, there's really no need to visit any other college campus!
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