University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Top Questions

Choose a college that best suits the interests of the student. I am a stong advocate of encouraing students to study abroad. It not only introduces students to a new culture but it also helps to create an understanding of new ideas as well as a tolerance for different schools of thought.

To find a city size they like that has stores and shops that interest them. If they find a city they like they can get used to the campus a lot easier since they will be more willing to leave the campus to explore other parts of the community. Finding a place that is well known for interests they have is good too, not just one major they are interestsed in s if they change their minds they have options. college is a time to learn about yourself but that doesn't mean parents shouldn't be apart of it so it should be a distance they both feel comfortable about.

College is the best time of your life and you learn a lot, not so much in the classroom as you do as a person. Enjoy and good luck. Make the most of any college you go to and give it some time. I hated my college for the first semester. I would go back any time they asked me now that I'm graduated.

I would suggest that you tour the campus yourself and not solely base a decison off of others' statements. Do an overnight visit and tour the surrounding area, not only the campus. Shadow a student in a class and physically walk into a classroom. People grow and change a lot in college. Do not make your decision based upon where your friends or significant other is or is not going. Choose a place that suites you where you can grow and meet new people. Do not be afraid to ask questions. Most importantly, once you are in college, get involved in SOMETHING! Studies are important, but so are social connections and networking.

When looking for a college for your child you need to really listen to what they want. Put your feelings aside about what you think they should be or where they should go. Encourage them to do what they want. Take them on campus visits to help them ease into their surrounding. Tell them that they need to remember that they are starting all new. They are in a place where nobody knows who they are or what they were like in high school. They will meet all new friends and change drastically and that is alright, just make sure that how they change is in ways that they want to change. Don't just go along with the crowd. Tell them to make their own decisions and really learn who they are and what they want to be.

Picking a college is the hardest thing that you will have to do up to this point in your life. Yet, it is the most rewarding. First, if you know what you want your major to be then you should base the decision on which college has the best program. You also have to take into consideration how far you will be willing to travel, or if you want to commute from your home. Money is also a factor, if you choose to go to a school within your state it will be cheaper than an out-of-state college, unless there is reciprocity. Also, apply for as many scholarships as you can, because this is free money that you don't have to pay back. Besides scholarships, you can fill out the FAFSA, or get grants. College is a time for you to grow as a person, so don't go to the same school as your friends, because you can keep in touch with them even if you dont go to the same school, and you will definitly make new friends on any campus. This is just some advice, school counselors can offer a lot more.

Take a wide variety of classes to find your true calling and make time for friends.

I would tell parents and students to find a school that the student feels comfortable at by going to several campus tours to get a feel for the colleges. Don't worry about distance, it is easier to get involved and interested in school if you feel comfortable welcome at your school. For students to make the most of their college experience I would say that making friends and having fun is very important as long as you don't forget about your studies. Also getting involved with student government or intramurals is a very good way to make friends and learn more about what goes on throughout the campus.

Take your time and be sure you pick the school that fits your personality. College is a gret experience, and you make lifelong friends, and learn so much new material! Be sure to apply for financial aid early. Find a balance between school,work and your social life! It's easier than it sounds, so don't worry. Have fun, live large never stop reaching for your dreams, and enjoy the great experience that come with college!!

College is discovery. Not only do you have to discover yourself, but the entire world as well, and where you fit into it. Therefore, you have to pick a college that energizes and challenges you, but where you are still comfortable. It's okay to be afraid once in awhile. Stray from your comfort zone while at college, and you'll find that most of the world is outside of it. Education is about more than just books. That's why college is all about experimentation, and looking for the answers you seek everywhere around you. Quite often, what I wanted to know was not found in a book. That's why you have to go looking, and get involved in what motivates you. But more than anything else, what will affect your college experience is your professors. I had the great fortune to have a professor who said something profound every single class. Because of her, I found my passion. I discovered the rest of my life. If you can't find a professor who can do that, you aren't in the right place.