University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Top Questions

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself to get more involved in preparing for college. I would have taken more than one ap course and try to test out of as many college courses I could with the ap testing. That way I would be better prepared for the college method of teaching prior to even going to college. I would also have joined a lot of extracurricular activities as well. This way I would be able to meet potential friends and socialize with other students from all other the state going to the same college.

Don't limit yourself to expectations. Always remember the reasons why you choose to furthur your education and hang onto them. Hard times will challenge you, face them. People will doubt you, let them. Make friends! Dream BIG! And always follow your intuition- it already knows you are remarkable!

Well, the first thing I would say would be to remember the duct tape. However, the most important thing I could possibly tell myself, or any incoming college freshman, would be to embrace the transition. Many things about your life and yourself will change, many things won't. In the end, my first year in college was a long, steady process toward becoming more of who I am meant to be. I would also encourage myself to find an on campus job right away because working on campus is both a convinient way to earn money and a great way to meet people who you probably wouldn't have had a chance to meet. Lastly, I would encourage myself to not be afraid. Fear of the experience kept me from truly enjoying college my first semester, but when I finally went for it my experience was great. If I could, I would jump into all of the organizations, clubs, and opportunites without hesitating.

I would tell myself to buckle down and just get all of my homework finished. Procrastination is a big problem for me, and projects and assignments tend to pile up on top of studying and social life. I like to think that my habbits have improved since I started college, but the truth is i still struggle when multiple things occur close together such as exams and projects. If i would have learned how to manage my time better, I believe that my freshmen year of school would have gone much smoother.

First of all, I think it is very important to explore every possible option when choosing a college. Obvious things such as location, size, and cost immediately come to mind but its more than that. If at all possible visit the campus and meet some of the people, both people that are associated with the campus and students attending the school, and try to get a feel for the school. While comfortability is important, the main reason to attend college is to get an education. Be sure you are getting the best education possible so you can be knowledgeable in your field and get a job immediately after graduating. My best advice is to do your research and find a school that works for you. The rest, such as having fun and succeeding, will fall into place.

I didn't do college hunting the way they say you should. High schools always tell kids to visit and apply to five schools that they like, and then visit again before taking the time to weigh the pros and cons of each school and make your decision. I intended to double-major in Photography and Journalism, and since I had to stay in-state due to my budget, my options were slim. So I picked out two that sounded good, tagged along to classes with some friends who attended the school, and chose the one that "just felt right". It's easily been the best decision of my life. Don't feel like you have to conform to certain "search standards" when choosing, or with your stereotypical perception of the college life--your college experience is going to be yours and yours alone, so do what YOU need to do to make it the best! Get out there and decide what is going to make you happy, and do it. Don't be afraid to try new things, but don't get in over your head--this is just the beginning, so sit back and enjoy the ride!

I would tell people that don't base the school on where all your friends are attending. Find a school that has a great program for what you want to major in. Take your time and do your research and don't rush to pick a random school. If you feel that you're not quite sure about college yet or have an indecisive decision on what you want to go to school for, I advise you to not jump into college just yet. Sometimes it takes time for you to realize what you want and there is nothing wrong with you waiting to go to school because by then you definitely are determine to excel and do well in your coursework.

If you're not ready for college don't do it yet. It is better to wait until you have matured enough, rather that waste time and thousands of dollars on school. If you choose to go and then decide you are not ready, don't be too hard on yourself!!! It's okay if it takes thirteen years, or longer!

You can study anywhere, providing you have the drive and the grades. The thing I believe that makes or breaks a student's college education is the school's personality vs. the student's personality. Students must consider their own personality and choose a school that will best cater to their needs. A lot of kids go to school to party because they are out of the house and can do, essentially, what they want. These people have a hard time completing school not just because they don't take their studies seriously but because they didn't take the time to find the school that most closely caters to their personalities and needs. They only went to school to get out of the house. If you find a school that fits your personality, you will feel more at home there, you will become more loyal to it, and you will take your education more seriously. It will be comformtable, even easy, to succeed at that college.

Most people that I know have selected their college either because it was close or because they knew someone that went there. In my opinion, the best way to select a college is to make sure that the area is not so large that it will take away from your ability to study, but is not so small that there will not be any work opportunities, either. Work experience can be just as important as in-classroom education, and many schools will even give their students credits for career-related work experience. Of course, making sure that the schools you are looking at have good programs for what you are considering is important, as well, but make sure that you can really see yourself succeeding at whichever school you choose to attend. Finally, make sure that there are things to enjoy at the school or in the area! College is supposed to be the time of your life! Of course, education comes first, but make sure that you are going to be able to have fun. After all, you will be attending college for at least two to four years of your life.

Live by my favorite words from Michelangelo... "The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short, but in setting it too low and achieving our mark." Don't pick a school that only allows you to play it safe by making choices that don't expand your view of the world. Most of the knowledge gained in college is not acquired in a classroom. It comes from the professors and students you interact with. There's a reason schools go to such lengths in order to provide greater diversity. So go out, set incredible goals, and have the adventure of a lifetime on your way to hitting that mark!

The best advice I can give is to always keep an open mind. If you go into college believing your life will stay just as it was in high school, you will never make it out alive. College is a person's first glimpse of the world outside their hometown, and with the right mindset, the real world will make anyone a better person.

Do not attend a college that you are skeptical about

Make sure to do your research into the programs that the university says they offer, and make sure to talk to advisors in those programs before applying. Also talk to students who attend the school to find out if the school is what you are looking for. Most students are willing to at least give you a few minutes of their time to tell you what they think of the university, and if nothing else, you can contact the admissions office and they can connect you with students that are willing to chat about their experiences. This also leads to the importance of campus visits- visit at least once or twice before deciding it is the right school for you. Don't be shy and wait for it to happen- you need to make it happen yourself, and there will be plenty of people to help you along your way- but YOU have to start the ball rolling. Get to know as many people as possible, and take in all the learning experiences you can. Also remember that its okay to change if you change your mind.

do what you want

Just pick a school that fits with your personality. If you are, or like, small town living, go to a small town school. The same thing applies to big schools and big towns.

- Visit as many colleges and universities that you as a parent and student can. - Be open minded when looking for a school to attend. Don't just settle or have your mind set on the school farthest or closest to home, or the school that all the people in your family has went to. - Students, definitely talk to recruiters that come to your school. Even if you think you have your mind made up you can still ask questions. Ask kids who are already in school questions, asks your guidance counselors, find stuff out! - I think if you make the right decision about which school to attend alot of other things will fall into place -Be sure to get out there, meet people! - Try to like your roommate! - Don't be afraid to go out on the town and get lost. - If you go to class and listen, take good notes, and study, (alot like highschool) you'll do fine! - Don't bog yourself down with schoolwork - Don't overcommit yourself to extracirriculars - Don't get a job the first semester of college if you can afford not to, it will give you sometime to get adjusted and established.

Find a college that you're going to stick with for the whole 4 years, one that suits your major.

Find a college that is friendly with smaller class sizes. It allows for mor learning because of the availability of professors.

Make sure you are comfortable with the school because you will be more successful if you are happy. There also should be a balance between school work and social activities. Sometimes you just need to have fun and get away from the stress, but it's not smart to blow off your school work. It's what you are paying to go to school for.