College Talks #1: Thinking About College

Hello! If you’re reading this, you’re probably thinking about college, and have no idea where to start. Well, I have good news for you! This series called “College Talks” will help you and guide you on where to start when thinking about college. I’m a high school senior as of right now and will be attending Baruch College in the fall of 2021  so I can totally understand the stress that comes with choosing colleges.

If you want even more help, Brooklyn Library has its own service called College Connect where you can ask questions about college as well as get help with doing applications and financial aid! Even if you aren’t attending college, there’s an option to discuss things you plan to do and get guidance on that. You can make a free online appointment at bklynlibrary.org/college. 

Anyways, let’s get started: What is college? 

College is a place to expand your education and it’s a place to gain a degree in a major that you want to pursue. 

First things first. When you’re thinking about college, it’s good to start out with the location. 

• Where do you plan to attend college? 
• Do you prefer an urban setting or a more quiet setting? 
• Are you planning to stay where you are? 
• Are you planning to dorm? 

These are all questions you need to ask yourself when starting to choose a college. 

You also need to consider if college will be worth it for the career of your choice. College isn’t always the best decision for some careers. Be sure to take that into consideration.

If you aren’t planning to attend college, some questions to ask yourself are:

• What do you plan to do?
• Will you be financially stable on your own?
• Will you be able to work and find a job? 
• Are you planning to live on your own? 
• Where will you live?

Remember to make an appointment with College Connect if you want to discuss any of these questions or anything else about the college application process!