University of Wisconsin-Platteville Top Questions

I choose my school with out ever even seeing it and I'm happy here. I think to many high school students worrie about what college they are going to go to and they should think about how they can get a 4.0 and graduate in 4 years. Many students pick colleges that are too big for them and end up having to retake their classes from freshman year at a smaller school. I think every student should study abroad, just pick a country and go! Do a couple internships during your college life you will get alot of work experience becuase of this. If possible live on campus at least your first year, with someone you've never met. This is difficult but worth it! Enjoy your college experience.

When it comes to choosing a college, shop around. Be proactive in your search, talk to professors in the field that you are looking to study in and ask them any question you have. You may want to speak with current students who maybe more likley to give you the inside scoop of the campus. Don't pick a school because of the name, pick the campus that fits you and where you want to go with your future. To make the most of your college experience, walk through the halls and down the sidewalk of your campus with your mind, eyes, ears, and hearts open to everything and everyone. The students and professors around you are the people who are going to help mold you into someone different. You will never return home the way you left. If you are willing to look around, you will learn more than in any class. It is up to you what you are going to learn, if you are going to shelter yourself or jump straight off of the diving board. Be who you are and don't be afraid to take the less traveled path.

Be involved. You get out of college what you put into it. Look at what you're use to, a small town or a large city, in determining your school of choice. If you're a flexible person and up for change, try something outside of your comfort zone, but if not try and find a school more like home. Go to as many on campus events as possible. It's a great way to meet people and see another whole side to college besides school work.

Being open to different experiences is what is going to make college the most amazing time of your life. You have to be willing to open up to new ideas and can not be afraid to try new things. The world is so much different out there from what you are use to, and if you have the opportunity to go some where differernt then where you grew up, take it! You don't have to go across the world to find new cultural experience, you and drive two hours across the state you live in and find that everything is completely differernt. Don't be afraid to take a chance.

Be sure that the college your child picks provides them with a lot of on campus entertainment. Also, make sure that their academic advisors are open and friendly. It will make the world of difference!

Make sure that their academic programs are successful and the placement rate for the college is above 95{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. You are spending money for a reason, but also make sure that you enjoy the atmosphere. Students need to have fun and go to class at the same time to do well in school.

In finding the right college, one needs to consider many factors. One of the main factors being price, and if the attending student can pay for tuition, and if not, then how easy is it to obtain student aid if available. Aside from price, a prospective student must look at the school and preview it. It is crucial to get a visual picture of where you will be spending the next 4 or more years of your life. Other factors include the type of school it is and if they have a good program for the degree he or she is seeking, if the school is large enough or too small, and also what other things the surrounding town has to offer. It is always nice to have a part time job while studying in order to save up a little extra spending money. In the end, it comes down to each individual and what they are looking for in a college experience.

The best advice for students and parents that I can think of is to look for a school that has the extracurricular activities that your son/daughter is into. You can go to practically any school for a plethora of majors, however there are many schools where certain sports or clubs are popular and many other students are involved in. Also when looking for the right college, think about how much you are willing to spend for your degree and if your degree will pay off in the end and how you are going to fund your education. Once you are in college, dont be afraid to try new things, this is the one time in your life that you can do things that you couldn't normally do with a full time job and family, so join that fencing club, get involed with the nanotechnology program, etc. because when your older you won't have the time and you wont have the ability to because they are only available when your in school.

I would tell my friends and family that take it slow. Picking out what college you wanted to go to is a very important step into furthering ones education. One needs to make sure that their 100 percent on it, or else one could lose money and credits if they decide to transfer. I think a good thing for someone to do before looking at colleges is to make a list of a few things they are not willing to compromise on. For example, the location, sizes of classes, size of campus. Most importantly make sure its somewhere you want to go, not where your boyfriend or friends want to go, somewhere for you. Good luck!

Parents, help your children, support them regardless of their college decision, prepare them, be there for any questions - espeicially through the first month of actual college life. Definitely advise them to do what they love and be in an envirionment that best suits them. Do not focus on the finances but rather the school when choosing a college. During the first semester be supportive but also willing to let go. No matter what your student does on their journey through college, assure them that you will love them regardless.