Campus visits are the most exciting part of the college application process. Whether you're considering Lubbock Christian University, South Plains College or Texas Tech, visiting a college in person is the best way to see if it's the right fit for you. To get the most out of this immersive experience, you'll need to strategize where you'll go, which hotels are nearest, and what you want to achieve while you're there. Here is a guide to the best tips for touring colleges. 

College Touring Tips

1.  Plan Accordingly 

May of junior year is when every college hopeful should select the campuses they want to visit. By June, tours and informational interviews with professors and experts should be arranged. Give yourself enough time to book your flight, arrange for transportation, book a hotel, and familiarize yourself with the area. 

Plan to make your visit in the fall when school is in session.You'll want to see the most realistic portrayal of campus culture by talking to active students, professors, and school ambassadors. Prior to your trip, think about what you'll want to do when you're there. Have you compiled a list of questions you would like to ask?  Will you be sitting in on classes or shadowing a student? Get the class schedules, campus map, and information you need so you are prepared for when the time comes. If possible, try to fit in multiple college visits on the same trip. 

2. Take the Tour

A college tour may not seem very exciting at first glance, but it's one of the best ways to get to know the school's most unique and notable features. Registering ahead of time ensures you will have a spot on the tour. 

College tour guides often share valuable information and resources available to you, including graduation and employment rates, information about where to go for financial aid, and any changes that may be happening in the coming years. 

3. Make Your Own Way 

After the guided tour, venture out on your own to get to know locations tailored to your interests. Think about aspects of campus life that would be important to you and seek them out. Consider visiting the first-year dorms, sports facilities, student centers, and the academic departments for the majors you are considering. Check local bulletins to see if there are any events happening on and off campus you'd be able to attend to better shape your experience. 

Whenever you're traveling, it's important you have somewhere comfortable and peaceful to call home for the night. Best Inn Texas, located in Levelland, prides itself on being an oasis in the middle of town while offering modern conveniences and accessibility to restaurants, shopping centers and a pharmacy. Family-owned for four generations, this hotel will feel like a home away from home whether you're visiting for business or pleasure. To see their newly renovated rooms, visit the website. For questions about booking, call (806) 894-7335.