Most Asked Questions during campus and housing tours

Choosing which college is right for you is hectic. Researching colleges and universities, listing the pros and cons, aligning with the goals, campus tours, finding student housing near universities, etc. 

In these many steps, we often neglect visiting each and every campus. But the decision of selecting a college is crucial, so you should not be too lazy to visit the college campus.

In this blog, we will make your campus tours easy and discuss those questions that students often ask and that you should be asking during campus and housing tours. 

Questions related to Academics

1. How’s the faculty of the college/university? Are professors accessible outside of the class?  
   
   This question becomes very crucial because you will be there studying for the next two to four years. That’s why it is the most asked question when it comes to selecting a college. While on campus tours, you should ask this question to the students who are studying there already, and find out what this college is offering you academically. 
   
2. What’s the average class size?
   
   Asking this question is crucial if you want interactive learning, more participation, and opportunities in college. Small batch size means you will have more opportunities and interactive sessions with the professors.
   
3. What are the most popular majors or programs here?
   
   Knowing which courses college is offering with majors and minors is the question that every student asks before even visiting the campus. But what they often forget to ask is how easily they can switch minors and if they will get any practical exposure.   
   
4. Is there any kind of scholarship program available in the college? 
   
   Check if there is any scholarship program available at the college. Also if you are an international student check if there are any international scholarships available. 

Career & Internship Support

1. What kind of summer internships are coming to college? 
   
   Experience and practical exposure never go to waste. So, asking questions about what you will gain from this college becomes very important. 
   
2. What kind of companies are coming for placements? 
   
   If you are looking for placements from the college, it’s very important to ask alumni and collect data from previous years. 

Question related to Student Housing & Dorm Life

1. Is on-campus housing or a hostel well-maintained? 
   
   During campus visits, don’t forget to visit hostels or on-campus student housing of the college/university. Check how many students can avail themselves of the facilities of on-campus housing. 
   
2. How far is off-campus housing or apartments from the college? 
   
   Some students often choose to live in off-campus housing for flexible housing facilities. If you are opting for off-campus housing, consider how long the walk is from campus to the apartments/housing. Look into single-bed or double-bed apartments near the university.
   
3. How are the college’s mess facilities? If you are thinking about going off-campus, check if meal facilities are available.
   
   You have to see if mess facilities are good or not because they will be part of your survival in college. 
   
4. What other facilities are available in the dorms?
   
   Check how many facilities are available in the dorms, like laundry, kitchen, AC, etc. Check if you can choose your roommates, etc. Ask about the internet speed and connectivity. 

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Questions related to college life

1. What kind of extracurricular activities and clubs are available?
   
   Enjoying the days of college is also something students often ask. You should see what kind of activities and clubs are there in the college. If you are someone who is an enthusiast for sports, music, etc, then during a campus visit, you can check the auditorium and clubs of the college. 
   
2. How is the campus life and students? 
   
   College is not only about classroom learning but also about peer learning. People from different cultures and cities can make your learning diverse. 

Conclusion 

It is important to know what questions to ask and what to look for whenever you visit the campus. Make sure you get enough information about the campus beforehand so that you can make a smart decision.

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