One good way to get an understanding of student life at a school is to:

a. talk to representatives of financial aid.
b. speak to housing representatives.
c. read bulletin boards.
d. speak to representatives of admissions.

the real answer is c!

one good way to get an understanding of student life at a school is to speak with representative of admissions. they usually answer questions about the student life of the students. they further know the queries of the students because they are the one to explain to the possible applicants of the school. they have a wider knowledge of the possible life a student could have in their school. 

dependent clause!

example: "before the food gets cold"