Questions to Ask

See below for ideas and questions to bring up to Ambassadors or high schoolers.

What’s it like to be a first-year student here?
What’s a typical day like?
What do you do when you’re not in class?
What do you do on the weekends?
What is the social scene like?
What is the surrounding community like?
How are the dining halls? Do you like the food?
Do most students live on-campus?
Which clubs and student organizations are popular?
Is Fraternity and Sorority life a major part of campus culture?
Is there a lot of school spirit on campus?
Do you recommend having a car on campus? Are there public transportation options?

Are internships available?
Do you have a mentor/advisor?
Are there opportunities to build leadership skills on campus?
What options exist for service learning in the community?
Do employers recruit students on campus/does the college have regular career fairs?
How easy is it to find summer jobs and other kinds of work through your school?
How visible is your school’s alumni association on campus?

What majors are most popular?
What’s your favorite class?
Are your professors accessible? Do your professors hold office hours, and will they meet with you outside of class?
Are most of your classes taught by professors or teaching assistants?
Were you able to take most of your first-choice classes?
How big are your classes?
How satisfied are you with academic advising?
Is it popular to study abroad?

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