Milwaukee School of Engineering Top Questions

What is college? Some people say that college is a time and place for learning. Other people say that college is the part of your life that you use to discover more about yourself and the world. Regardless of what 'people' say, in order to make the most of the college experience, I would strongly reccommend that anyone considering college define what college means to them. There's a lot of aspects that can govern the college experience. Some examples of this are academic standing, average class size, variety of extra curriculars offered, general feel of the student body, the list could go on and on. Think about where you want to be when you get out of college and what environment will best guide you in that direction. By doing this, you will be able to focus in on the parts of college that are really important to you. This will greatly narrow your college search, and you can then further investigate the remaining schools by taking them for a test drive. Campus visits are the best way to forecast if it can provide what you're looking for from a college. Remember, it goes fast so enjoy it!

Find a college that is in line with what the student believes holistically. Look for something that has a "faith" be it religious or not that is line with the student's paradigm, and that offers a major that the student truely loves.

I would tell parents and/or students to thoroughly research the colleges that they are interested in. In order to make the most out of your college experience, you have to be willing to put a lot of effort into your course work and study hard because it will truely pay off in the long run. In addition to this, I would also say that it is mportant to get involved in the community and various campus organizations because it will help you network and become a well-rounded person.