-College visits – Extremely crucial before admission- (Rough Draft)

The most important phase of our lives begins after we finish high school. Even before you finish highschool, there are numerous aspects regarding choice of course, college, entrance tests to be considered so that, one is able to take a sound decision. In the world of technology, collecting information about a college is not difficult but getting the exact and precise information is only possible when you take part in college visits. College visits can be fun if you have a plan in place,As an aspiring student, you need to collect valuable information about the college, courses offered, the admission procedure, hostel accommodation and other information that might not be present in the official website of the college. Often there are hidden facts that you get to explore about a college only when you go for college visits. Initially, you need to get a feel of the college. The look and feel of the college can be a deciding factor because you would be spending more than 3 years in the college campus. When you go for college visits, interact with the seniors, professors, lecturers to understand the pattern of teaching and course curriculum. Visiting the college when sessions are on, would be a smart move. You will get firsthand experience of how it feels to be part of the college. You should be able to relate to the college so that you do not repent to have taken a wrong decision.

During the college visits,collect information about the admission procedure and also find out if your visit to the college will be considered as a plus point during admission. Try to find out if the college is offering new programs and what criteria have to be met to get admission in the college. College visits should have a purpose. A good move would be to attend one or two lectures in the stream you are planning to take up. Teaching style of the lecturers is yet another important factor. Judge if you will be able to become a part of the college campus. Interact with the seniors who have already been through this phase before. College visits give the aspiring students a chance to get familiar to the college ambience.

As you go for the college visits, make sure you collect all the information related to conveyance, food quality in the hostel, attendance, exam pattern, ragging, political influence, placement so that you are able to shape your future better.