What are the warning signs that a university may not suit me?
Warning signs include having few courses or laboratories in the field you want to study, finding the teaching or assessment methods incompatible with how you learn, feeling a strong sense of discomfort with the student-life atmosphere, or facing commuting and tuition burdens that are not realistic for you. If questions remain unresolved after information sessions or campus visits, check the official curriculum, costs, and support systems, and compare several universities.
Key points
- Investigate the required and elective courses and research areas in your preferred field.
- Use current students’ impressions as a reference, but verify them through multiple sources.
- Consider living costs and commuting burdens, as well as tuition, after enrollment.
Things to check
- Course content and university systems vary by faculty, department, and academic year, so check the latest official information.