<p>I will be visiting an out of state college soon, on the other side of the country, and although I have made my tour app and contacted the departments of my interest, I feel so intimidated. I will be visiting with my dad and he always tries to embarass me and he is not in shape, so wlaking around will be difficult for him-hence the school is urban. I want to know more abou the departments but I really do no know what to ask. I am talking with the foreign language and public health department if that helps....also, i feel as though I am going to look completely lost on campus. I hate going on tours and looking like an outcast....I do not even know why I care, just low self esteem I guess. I was accepted to this school, and honestly it was not at all hard to get in, it was a saftey school. Any help? Plus I have never been on a plane</p>
<p>Relax and don’t worry. You’ve been accepted, they are going to want to impress you. Before you go, you might look up where the cafeteria, library, or some such place and suggest your father wait for you there while you do the sessions with the departments. You can tell him it’s for the students only. As for questions, if you search “questions to ask for admissions” you’ll find lots of suggestions. For the specific departments:
What is the strength of this department?
Are there any clubs for the majors?
What type of students do well in this department?
Where do students end up after graduation?
Are faculty willing to work with students on research?
What are the most challenging courses?</p>
<p>If you run out of questions, you can always ask the person what they like about the school and how did they end up there. Most people are happy to talk about themselves.</p>
<p>Please don’t worry about how you will appear to others. No one on campus is going to notice if you look lost. Most students are used to visitors, and many are more than happy to offer directions. </p>
<p>Another way to get an idea about a particular dept. is to ask to sit in on a class. This may be easier and less intimidating.</p>