University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Top Questions

Tour schools and get a feel for the athmosphere of the university. Enquire about the major you are interested in. Get involved and explore all the resources the college has available to students, including exercise centers, clubs, health services, social programs, and advising services.

visit the college before applying

Spend a while at the school and visit a class. Professors are generally very receptive towards prospective students. Ask a lot of questions of current students inlcuding availablity of research and why they went in to their field.

When looking at colleges, students and parents should pay a lot of attention to the involvement of the faculty in the college. The faculty members can influence students in enormous ways, from whether students enjoy the classes to the opportunities students are given outside the classroom. Faculty members all teach in different ways and some may show enthusiasm for the subject more than others. Students and parents should search outh the best faculty that convey classroom information and enthusiasm in a manner in which the individual student is most receptive. A school may be the best for a certain program but if a student cannot learn from the faculty in the program then it is not the best for the student. In order to make the most of the college experience students should try to be involved on campus. Working on campus or being involved in intermural sports is a great way to meet new people. I would also suggest, for incoming freshman, to stay in a dormitory that has people from all different years in it. All freshman dorms can cause a disadvantage because students cannot just ask their roommates or neighbors for information.

I would say that the parents need to understand that thier child is all grown up and should give then some space on finding the college that the students wants to go to. The student should visit colleges, talk to students of the colleges that they visit and when on the tour, if the school feels like a home where you can livbe there for four plus years then go to it.

You will really find yourself while you are at college, so don't worry about distance away from home. Even if you are unsure about what you want to go into, go to college! Most locations will have the resources to help you find something you will enjoy and love. Do not expect to be able to slack off in college. The information you learn is important and is helping you prepare for the rest of your life, so take it seriously! Check out many options, do not settle!

know what you'd like to do before going to school

Students and parents alike are looking for the absolute best education for their money. This is why it is so cruicial for them to visit a variety of campuses and eventually narrow their search to the genre of university that suits the student as well as the parents. And once this narrowing is complete the only reliable way to fully gauge what a university offers is to talk to the students and even sit in on classes. This the fundamental way to truly see what a university/campus/community has to offer. As for making the most of a college experience, this falls on the able shoulders of the incoming freshman. It is important for parents to make sure their prospective student understands that what a students gets out of college is a function of what the student puts in. Anecdotally, my freshman year I was not involved and I struggled academically and socially alike. I was told by my parents the advice I mentioned afore. By the end of my first semester sophomore year I was starting on the Rugby team and in multiple clubs. I could not have been happier. I wish only the best for your experience.

When a person makes a decides on the college they will be attending, they should make the decision based on two primary considerations. First, "Does this college offer the type of education I want to experience?" If it does not, then it should be taken off the list off candidates. More importantly though, ask one's self "Is this college's community right for me?" Remember, this place is home for the next four years! Personally, I could not bring myself to attend Madison over La Crosse because Madison's size made me feel like a tiny cog. For others, I am sure the Madison experience is perfect for them. Additionally, if you can find some physical aspect of the surroundings that is similar to your home town it can make the experience less foreign, while still providing you with a great chance to explore and experience new things. However, the best advice I can give is to talk to actual students at the school, not the Freshmen Vanguard type, but real everyday students. These people can tell you what about the school makes them happy, and hopefully let you judge for yourself if the school is right for you.

it should just feeel right. make sure to make time for fun.

I would advice students to decide where they want to go for themselves--not what their parents or friends want them to do. Don't be afraid of traveling half way across the country to a school that you will know virtually no one--its what makes the expereince and you will grow more as a person and an individual. The best way to see if the campus AND town/city is best for you is to do a tour of the campus, stay over night and see what kind of activities and opportunites the surrounding community gives you too. The more you enjoy your campus and the surrounding community, the more you will have a better outlook on your future. You as a student will learn these things too late if you follow the advice from your parents--don't go to a college you're not absolutely dying to attend, you probably won't have has much fun and will wish you did things differently when you applied back in high school.

It is essential for students to find a school that fits them right in size and location. A good school in my opinion is far enough away from home and parents that a student can see them in an hour or two. Also, make sure there is a wide selection of majors just in case plans should change... because chances are they will! There is really no wrong choice in a college as long as a student is open to new experiences. College is really about the student learning in an environment conductive to learning and growing to know more about himself. College life should be a way to expand beyond the known and making new acquaintances that can become friends for life.

You should know by taking the tour of the campus right away if it feels right to the students and the parents. It will just feel right

You should definately tour the colleges you are thinking about. You need to feel at home on campus. Also, talk with other students who go to that school to try to get a feel for what the social life is like there. But touring is the biggest thing.

Don't be concerned about pretensious universities or which field will be the "up and coming" jobs when you graduate. Go somewhere you will enjoy living for four years and you'll learn more out of the classroom than in it.

I would say that the biggest thing for finding the right college is finding the right scene, or scenery around campus because you will be seeing it long periods of time and you want to make sure that you like it. As for make the most of your college experience...Well, try something new, whether it is trying different foods, or trying hang gliding, make sure that it is what you want to do and is a little outside your comfort zone. But make sure to have fun!

don't listen to what others want you to do. pick the school that you feel fits your personality the best. if you are unsure about majors don't rush into declaring but take your gen eds to find out what your interests are, the courses are not like highschool so you may discover you like an area of study you did not in highschool. also during the first weeks of being on campus get out of your dorm room and outside of your comfort zone inorder to meet new people and experience new things

Go with your gut feeling. When I visited my campus as a high school student, I had this feeling. I knew it was the place for me and it is! I am so happy here and I am getting a great education and becoming a well-rounded individual. Once you are a college student, remember that you will only get out of your education what you are willing to put in. It's as simple as that. Believe in yourself and don't be afraid to ask for help! You are paying good amounts of money for this, don't let anyoneor anything stop you from asking questions and learning as much as possible. Learn not only in your classrooms, but outside of them as well. There are so many opportunities to get out and become immersed in other cultures and open your heart to people in need. Sometimes those situations teach you more about yourself than you would think. Have fun, laugh, and be positive!

I think that the most important thing about choosing a college is that you choose the one that fits you the best. Don't choose a school based on how it was placed in some list academically or how good of sports teams that it has. Choose it because it is where you feel the most comfortable and where you can see yourself succeeding both academically and socially. I strongly suggest that you go and tour a few colleges. I know that I figured out where I want to go based on my tours. I know that it sounds funny, but you will just know when you step on a college campus if it is where you want to go or not. Also, once you are actually at college, make sure that you meet people with similar interests. I have found life-long friends who I have a lot in common with. Yes, college is a time to focus on your classes, but it is also important to find friends and people who are going to support you.

Speak with current students.