Iowa Wesleyan University Top Questions

One advice that i would pesonally give to the parents and students is obviously go to the college visit days. There is a large percent of students that drop out of college or transfer at their freshman year because they personally dont know how the college is. They need to get oriented about school activities, facilities, dorms, schedules,programs, community, etc. Making a good choice will make college an experience for life.

I would tell them dont go to a school just because your friends go there, pick where you going to get the best education and get the degree you need. Dont worry about anything but your school work and do it to the best of your ability.

Your education is very important, but do not forget about your social life, make sure you find a college that is going to suit you socially and academically. If you are from a very large city, you probably would not be happy with a small private college in a small town, you will get bored very easliy because there will not be much to do. Also make sure the other students have similar intrests as you, the best way to do this is plan an overnight visit to a college you are interested in, if you a not a big drinker and everyone there drinks, you proabably are not going to have a lot of fun.

When looking for your college you will have no idea what it will be like there. However, when you find the college for you you will just feel like you belong there. Don't worry about distance, but concentrate on your personal fit. If you are comfortable at your school you will most likely be more involved in the activities offered, allowing you to make some life long friends. The happier you are at your school the happier you will be with your school. Get out there and enjoy what your school has to offer! Don't be afraid to ask your teachers for advice. Most of all just be you.