As the first kid in my family to attend a four-year school, I had no idea what kind of questions needed to be asked at an open house. I was just happy knowing I was going somewhere, anywhere.

I didn’t care where that place was -- as long as I wasn’t home. After spending two semesters in college I thought of this list and wished someone had given it to me in high school.

If I did have it, I probably could have prevented going through the college transfer process right now (which by the way, is not fun at all).

Here are six things I wish I asked college tour guides.

1. What do you know about the (insert your major) department? The tour guides’ responses will help you get an idea of how strong your major is at each school. If they suggest "creating a personalized major for your interest," run!

2. Where are the bathrooms (in the dorms) and can I see them? Whether you’re a resident or a commuter, you’re going to want to see the bathrooms. It is important to know how much privacy you will have and how clean they are kept. Also, test the toilet flush (...just do it).

3. How many dining halls are on campus and what are their hours during the week and weekend? Some schools may only have one, while some have over five, and may not offer services past a certain hour. Make sure that these answers cater to your diet; otherwise, you may end up wasting all your savings on takeout.

4. Is this a suitcase campus? If everyone goes home on the weekends and you’re the only resident on your floor, you’re gonna get depressed pretty quick (especially as a first-year student).

5. What kind of events are held on campus?  If the tour guide can’t go on for hours about this, take that as a warning. He or she is basically telling you there is not much to do; so, get out of there while you can. But, everyone wants different things out of college. If you are a commuter who only cares about the academics, this info may not be relevant. However, if you plan on having a grand, life-changing experience, this is a vital question.

6. How diverse is the campus? When you ask this question you should elaborate and explain what diversity means to you. You might want to know which races/ethnicities make up the majority and the minority of the school. It’s also good to know how long the school has been co-ed or what students are mostly into on each campus. Are students there just to party, study, or a mixture of both? Questions like these will prepare you for the kind of people you’ll meet on campus.