Marques
Make sure you look at it first, and try to attend a school where you have friends. Having a part of home is always a good thing.
Eric
The most important thing about selecting the appropriate school is determing how comfortable you would be if you were to attend that school. If you are in a comfortable learning environment, it makes learning much easier to accomplish. Keeping that in mind, also make sure that the university you are potentially going to attend actually has the major that you are interested in.
Shannon
The best advice that I can give is find the campus that feels comfortable to you. I lovet to hunt and fish make sure those things are avalible to you. Make sure you talk to current students if they don't like a certin aspect of that school they will tell you they arn't on anyone's payrole.
Victoria
My advice to any incoming freshmen or parents would be not to be so concerned with the cost of education. Education is extremely important and a pricetag can not be placed on it. My major motivation behind attending UWSP is that the tuition was cheaper and that I would be close to family. Although UWSP is a great school, I regret not taking the leap to move to a different location. Since I was too afraid to leave my home town I missed out on many different life experiences. After I graduate UWSP I will be attending graduate school, where that is I do not know but what I do know is that I will not succumb to my fear of leaving home or how much graduate school may cost.
Alex
Make sure that they feel comfortable with their choice,. Becoming involved with as many organizations as possible will allow students to meet many people and this will also help make the transition easier.
Brittany
Parents and students should both look at schools together and really look at many different aspects of the school. Students should try to understand what they are really looking for in a school and what kind of school will allow them to have the best possible experience. Write down the pros and cons of each school and although each school will have some cons consider what is really important to you. Once you select a school and you start your first year don't just keep to yourself, introduce yourself to people you don't know and get to know people. Also get to know your professors and don't be afraid to ask for help if you are struggling.
Kristen
Be open-minded, be willing to accept and embrace new people and new environments, and most importantly allow yourself to change as you grow. Finding the right college means finding a place with peole who help you feel most at home and comfortable with who you are. Don't follow your high school friends to their college or even a boyfriend or girlfriend. When people grow, they sometimes drift apart and so it's always best to decide on where you want to go based on your own interests. You need to start college focusing on your goals, what you want to learn, and who you want to become. Allow the change and stay focused on your life goals.
Sage
I would advise them to make sure the school offers classes in the field of study the student will be entering. Also, make sure the school size is a good fit. A big campus doesn't always suit a small town student, and a tiny campus doesn't always suit a city student. Lastly I would make sure the student has an easy outlet to visit home. Sometimes the transition from high school to college is a hard transition, so some students like to get away and go home for the weekend, or have a family member come visit.
Andy
College is not all about studies, but it is not all about partying. You need to find somewhere that has a balance
Chelsea
Do your research on the colleges you want to attend to find the one that's best for you. Get involved, make new friends, and study.