University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Top Questions

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.