University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Top Questions

I would tell myself that UW-Oshkosh is the perfect place for you to go to school. Your roommate and you will have some tough times towards the end of the year but she will always be there for you and you will both be great friends and get each other through many things. Try to pay more attention in the first semester of your freshman year because you will discover that your grades are more important than the people who will distract you, especially since most of them aren't worth it. Thank your family and friends from high school because they will also help you be happy when you try to get through the year. Be grateful for your job even if it gets boring. Be optimistic about the clubs you will join! They will help you grow as a leader and you will come away with some of the greatest friends. Finally remember to balance your time between your social life, sleep, and homework. It will make a huge difference. Good luck with everything! You can do it!

When you get to college prepare to stay up late being social, and then stay up late doing homework to make up for it. Learn to write papers properly early, and always sit in the front row. Be a political science major. Ultimately, try not to worry about money so much.

My advice that I would give to anyone on picking the right college is to always, always take a tour in enough time to make your decision. In order to figure out if you will feel comfortable in the campus, you need to experience the campus for a day. Schedule a full campus tour and sit in on a pit class and just a regular class. Doing this will give you a little insight on how it really feels to be a full time student at that school. If the class size is too big or you don't like the flow of the campus, it will only make it easier for your final decision. Once you havce made your final decision on which school you will attend, it is time to get involved. During the first week of school there are usually tons of programs and oppurtunities to get involved with the on campus activities. Take advantage of those oppurtunities! You will find out right away that there are activities that will involve your interests. Just take advantage to make the most out of your college experience.

Parents and students who are seeking the right college need to start early and take their time. Take a look at as many colleges as possible and remember what you did or did not like about each one. If you know your career goals, it will be easier to decide on a college. Write down some of your goals and see which colleges will help you to achieve those goals best. You have to be willing to work hard, and look at each college with an open mind. You may have to make minor sacrifices in order to have the things you really want in a school, so be willing to do that. As far as getting the most out of your college experience, maintain that open mind that you had before you went to visit the school. Attend as many events early in your first year as you can, and don't skip the orientation events. Some of them may be boring, but you will meet new people, which is very important in order for you to get the most out of your college experience. Good luck! You are entering a very unique and exciting time in your life.

College is not only a place to learn academics but a place to obtain lifelong friends. Look for a college the student's personality and extra-curricular activities match. If you come from a small town go to a smaller college. If you come from a large metropolis go to a large university. I made the mistake of coming from a high school graduation class of almost 400 students from a large city, to a small, rural, conservative university. The reason I started at that college was because of the academics. I ended up transferring because I did not match the typical college student on that campus. I wasted a lot of money and time. I advise to check out the campus, talk to professors, and talk to students in different dorms. Choosing a college should take time and effort but in the long run time and money will be saved.

Advice for students would definately be to take your classes seriously and study. College is supposed to be fun and all but studying is also very important and many freshman forget about that until their first year. I had one back semester do to illness and now i am struggling to get my gpa back up. Also help is there if you are struggling so ASK.

The most important thing to do when considering a college is to tour the campus. The first campus you tour is a bit intimidating, but once you have toured a few, some will start to stand out to you. When touring, keep in mind: the distance from your hometown, the set-up of the campus (where the dorms are, where your classrooms will be), the layout of the town the campus is located in (are there things to do in the town), how accessible is everything (gas, groceries, Wal-Mart), and the professors if you are able to meet any of them. I preferred to choose a college that didn't utilize teacher assistants or distant learning labs. It's also important to keep in mind certain bonuses, for example: some schools have free textbook rental, some schools have free interim classes. As far as making the most of college, just remember that academics come first. However, this is your chance to get out and meet new people and experience life on your own. College gives a whole new meaning to responsibility and self-motivation. The last piece of advice I have for you is to have fun!

I would reccomend that students go to the campus ahead of time and stop people and ask them personal questions that they have. Asking a campus tour guide isn't going to let you know how life really is on campus, but instead if you ask the students that live there and attend the classes they will be able to give you a much better idea of what day to day life is like. I would also reccomend that students get involved right away at their school because students that don't get involved are more likely to drop out of school or transfer schools because they dont feel like they are a part of the community.

The best advice I would give students about selecting a college is go somewhere that makes you comfortable. Do not attend a school just because your best friend goes there or you heard it is a party school. You will spend at least four years here, you should make those years worthwhile. College is more than just an education - it is about making lifelong friends and having experiences you will never forget. To know if a campus is the one for you, do your research! Visit the school's Web site, take a tour and read what other students have to say. Check out the classes for your major and student groups that interest you. Not all colleges are created equal. The trick is finding the one that specializes in you.

Make sure you check out each campus and see what is available in your career interest. Also, find out what kind of help they offer after graduation to help you find a job.