University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Top Questions

Try to get a sleep pattern down right away and do homework right after class when it is still daylight so you can balance school and socializing. Get to know your professors so when you are in between grades they will often bump you up if they personally know you.

Looking back at high school, I know that if I could time travel I would go and convince my "senior-self" to learn how to study. High school came easily to me, so with the exception of a few classes, I did not have to put much effort into learning the material. Procrastination also played a part in that. Some days I wouldn't realize we even had a test until the day of, but I was still able to pull off a good grade. College is a different world. I expected the same results as high school even though I had virtually no study skills and still putting things off until the last minute. My GPA from last year is very low for my standards, so this semester I am trying to salvage it. I am working hard to apply myself and devoting more time to academics than I ever have before. My current academic situation is my one regret about college. I wish I could go back in time and teach myself the study habits necessary for succeeding at a university level.

The only thing I would change is I would tell myself to develope and master really good study techniques. I work really hard and it's because in high school I never had to study. I just retained information better. But now that my workload is more and its worth more I tend to struggle more with what I'm learning. Another thing I would tell myself to work on would be time management techniques. Time management is very important for college. It can sometimes make or break a person with their studying. So I have learned through my experiences that time management is a wonderful thing. Also I would tell myself to give ROTC a try because that is a great cause. I would also tell myself to apply early for a job because jobs can be hard to find, and without a job its twice as hard to pay for college. It would be these little tips that would make me a better student I think and in the long run would improve my education and the memories and relationships I build over the course of my college experience.

Stay on top of your work and keep active. Stay involved as you were in High School. Keep a straight forward approach on life and do not wonder off on what makes you, you. Make as many friends as you can as fast as you can. People will be friendly to you if you return the favor. Good luck and keep your head up.

You should not just go to a school for only the acedemics. Make sure that you like the facilities and the enviorment. Visit your school and see if other students are doing activities that you also enjoy. If you are looking for a lot of activity and you find out that your campus is boring then chances are you will get bored. Also you should make sure you have a backup plan. Try to find a school that has a couple of different majors that interest you just in case your first choice does not work out. Overall, if you go into school with a positive attitude chances are you will meet people with the same attitude and will be able to make your college experience as enjoyable as possible.

It's no secret that colleges want you on their campus in the fall. Working through all the recruitment materials and really sorting out what fits you and your personality is the tricky part. Especially as a graduating high school senior many people have no clue who they are or what they want to do with their lives. This can be a very scary and difficult time. There are thousands of colleges and universities all over the country and there is one out there to fit your exact interests and personality. Once you finally make your choice on a school it is key to give it time. The first few months on campus can be quite scary. I also believe that is important to get out there and get involved. The start of term is a great time to sneak into scope out new clubs, meet friends and probably get some free food out of the deal. Even if you are shy by nature, swallow your pride and take a step in the right direction. This is a time to find yourself and embark on the journey of the rest of your life. Enjoy!

I think that it is essential to visit the campuses that you are considering. In addition, I think it's important to look at how well known the school is for your intended degree. The key is finding a school that makes you feel at home, yet inspires you to go beyond your comfort zone. Therefore, I think it's important to not only find the social vibe of campus you like, but it's also very important that the academic side of campus is up to par with where you want to go in life.

Don't worry about cost or how far away it is, unless that is a MAJOR concern. College is a time to have fun, but take your school work seriously, or the dream you had for after college might not come true. Enjoy your freedom!

Focus on what feels right to the student. If I had listened to my parents, I would have been going to a school that would have been too large for me. Listen to what the student wants and then search, near and far, everywhere for that perfect fit. Everybody has one. It is just a process to find the perfect fit. On

college is about finding the right school for YOU, and no one else so when you are choosing a school forget about your friends, family and anyone else that may be influncing you. Your decision is one that has to be made by you and only you, it may seem hard at the time but you would highly regret making a decision not based on your own wishes!! Be true to yourself!