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.