Concordia University-Wisconsin Top Questions

I would tell myself to try and take some AP class or tests in order to skip out of some of the general ed classes. I feel like I ended up wasting some time and money on classes that I could have tested out of.

For generations, morality has been molded primarily by parents, religion, and schools. In the past few decades, education has become a higher demand. Indeed, education offers people a better lifestyle. If I could go back in time and give myself an advice regarding college, I would talk about maturity, focuses, and economical issues. Maturity is a characteristic that grows each day we go through. A student that attends college needs to be mature. If not, then the student could be led to doing wrong decisions due to peer pressure. If one is able to keep maturity in mind then one could just reject bad offers by others. Another issue is being able to focus. Focusing and maturity go hand by hand. If one is not able to focus no matter if one is mature, then it will lead through the wrong path and vice versa. The final issue would be economic. At college one has to pay for one?s classes. Therefore, one needs to find a way to get money to be able to secure one?s classes. I recommend that one research and apply for as many scholarships as one is able to.

It is a lot harder than I thought it would be, so to work harder and never give up. You'll make it through as long as you try your best.

Work hard and do not procrastinate.

To remember to stay on track and focused. Don't put too much on your plate and prioritize.

My biggest advice for parents or students about finding the right college is to look around. Don't ever choose a school that you haven't first visited. Just because the brochures look nice, doesn't mean that they are letting you on to what the campus is really like. Also, when you visit the school be thinking about whether or not you could imagine yourself walking through these halls. If your answer is no, then it probably isn't the right choice for you. Another important thing to remember is to be open to possibilities. Don't close yourself to one school because that is the only school you have ever wanted to go to. Look at several schools and compare and contrast each and every option. The biggest advice I can give is to pray about your decisions. God will guide in the right direction, just let Him know that you could use his help.

Finding the right college to suite the students needs is incredibly crucial. First of all, I would make sure the student knows a general acedemic area of focus. Then check out school websites for more information. Narrow your choices down to a few colleges and go visit each school; looking at advantages and disadvantages of each one. Try to speak to professors and some students before making a decision because sometimes looks can be decieving. Make sure you sit down with financial advisors at each school, if that is an issue for you. Try to meet with the head of the department you want to get into so you can ask questions and be clear on each schools different programs. Then make sure you compare all your information and make the choice that best fits the student. Do not forget that as a student making the most of college is what it is all about. Try to meet new people, join different clubs and organizations; remember that nothing is set in stone. If you join something and do not know if it is really your thing then find something else. Academics and building relationships is what college is all about.

The best advice I could give a student would be to apply to every college they are interested in, even if they dont think they will be accepted, it doesnt hurt to try! Once you have been accepted to all the colleges you and make sure the colleges have everything that interests the students, even ask if the student can sit in on a class for a perspective major, or spend the night in the dorms! Check out every school on the list, even if the student believes they have found "THE" school, and try out everything they have to offer. Dont forget to ask questions! (ie: offered majors, dorming, social opportunites/athletics/clubs, etc.) The best advice i could give the parent of this student would be to help them by being understanding and supportive to all the students hopes, concerns, and wishes regqurding thier school of choice. Never be negative and discouraging towards a school, its the worst thing a parent could do, even if the parent doesnt believe its the best school choice for thier son or daughter. Dont forget to ask many questions! (ie: financial aid funding, campus safety, etc.)

Advice I will give parents and students about finding the rihgt school is 1. find a school that has your major/interest. You want to make sure the school that you are planning on going to has what you want to do because if they dont and you end up staying there, if you want to transfer there is a chance that your credits will not transfer over and you want to make sure you are taking classes that is transferable. 2. Mkae sure you can afford to pay for that school. Everyone doesn't win scholarships as well as they think they should and you want to be careful when it come to loans. If you find yourself having bills to pay at the school every semestrer and it's over $1,000 and you have to keep taking out loans over and over the school should be reconsidered. 3. Finding a school that has alot of extracurricular activities. Getting involved in activities at school is important and it is good to get involved with something especially if it is something that you love doing.

Students and Parents alike need to truly look at what motivates them and excites them, not just what is practical or realistic. When there is a will, there truly is a way, and its usually the best way. That way may take hard work, research, discomfort, confuion, but the results are far more gratifiing than any other "practical" pursuit. The rewards will be sucess, contentment, excitment, motivation, and impact!

Taking college visits and overnights are great ways to get a culture of the school. A student will not know whether he made the right choice until he after the first year. My first year was terrible. I had roommate issues and did not have many friends. I was very shy, unmotivated, and depressed. The second year I decided to play football, and it was the best decision I made at college. Find something you like and do it. DO NOT BE AFRAID. If you fail, who cares. Move on and try something new. Also, if you do not know which major you want, it's alright. Many people switch a couple of times. The important choice is to choose to earn that diploma. That is the main reason for going to college. Always keep that in mind. College is not easy. You are going to have to work hard even when you want to quit. Keep your eye on the goal and envision how rewarding it will be when you have that diploma. Once you earn it, you will have it forever, and no one can take that away from you.

I would recommend you find a college that fits your needs. I choose a school that offered the program I wanted to pursue. They also have several branch locations allowing me to attend a center that is closer to work and home. The school also offers classes in a number of ways including classroom instruction, telecourses, and e-learning. Finally, they also offer exams that can be completed to obtain college credit. To me, these were all important factors when looking into schools.

Choose a college that not only fits the area that one desires to persue, but gives an enviornment that helps one grow into an adult. Professors that help and are willing to help one when they need direction. A student body that is devoted toward one another. Taking these ingredients and mixing them with some oppertunity, it makes a sweet place to live.

Take a lot of time to decide because you only get one chance for the perfect decision

Visit as many colleges as you can and base your decision not only on academics, but also campus atmosphere, extra-curricular activities, and campus location. To make the most of your college expereince, don't be afraid to try new clubs and activities while not losing focus on your academics. Make as many contacts as you can and try to get as much-real life expereience as possible. Don't pay to go to college until you know what you want to major in. Don't go home every weekend, stay on campus and make new friends.

When you are looking for a college make sure that the school has something you find interesting, this could be classes, groups or even professors. Get involved in your campus activites but be sure to put your academic work first, because if you do not do well your first semester your GPA is hard to get back up. Do not be shy, and ask questions.

Know why you are choosing a certain college and don't just go somewhere because everyone else is. Always look over the campus and meet the professors to determine if the college is a right fit for you. The sky is the limit , so pick a college the is academically strong and works with local businesses. Find a college where usiness offer internships or come to the classroom to speak about real job experiences. Strongly find out how the college deals with special students with learning problems. How patient are the professors, how willing are they to working with each student, and how open are they to communicate what any student may need because of how they learn. Its really important for both the parents and the student wanting to attend a this certain college to talk about the pros and cons and using these elements to narrow down a college decision. If you are still unsure go back for a second visit or ask someone you know who attended the college. Being 17 and wanting to leave the house may seem exciting but what should really be on your mind is why this school and what do they offer?

When you go to college, approach it with a positive attitude. Make sure to study hard and accomplish the goals you want to accomplish. Also, make sure to make friends, socialize, and grow through relationships and not just education. Most importantly remember who you are and have fun.

Take your time about deciding on the college.

I would allow ample time to thoughfully think through each school, listing the pros and cons of each, and then basing those observations on how you would best see yourself in that college life/atmosphere. Do not make a rushed decision and just think about how the college would benefit you as an individual best.