University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Top Questions

Make sure the college has the program your looking into

Everyone, you really need to look at all your options. Even if you can't get into the school you wanted to, there are so many opportunities that people forget colleges offer. All you have to do is visit, or take a tour, and you will find out there is so much more to the campus than when you simply drive through. Start looking early, and apply early as well.

I would say to definitely realize what college is and to make yourself academically prepared, get involved in as many extra things that you can. These could be groups or sports! MOst of all have fun!

To find the school that has your major and the school that you like the most.

I think that is it important to remember that you are doing this for you, no one else. Choose a place that you know will feel like a second home to you, somewhere that you can relate to people and the environment around you. By doing this, you will be able to have the time of your life in college, just like everyone says.

I am so glad I desided to attend a local collage. It is important to me to still be close with my family. I wish my local high school would have given me and my parent more help with how to find scholarships or grants needed to a attend college. I come from a middle class family and out of six children I was the only one that wanted to go to college. It was very hard for my family to come up with the money needed for me to go to school. We applied for federal aid and I was only able to get 1/4 of the money needed for me to attend college. My family had to take out personal loans for me to pay my college balance. I want very much to stay in school but I feel each year going forward is going to be harder for me to do so. Parents and students should start looking while the student is a freshman in high school. Talk with parents of college students and even take the time to call a local college for answers to your questions. Going to college is a great experince.

My advice to parents/students about finding the right college is to choose a place that will feel most like home. Whether you think so or not, you will miss your family and home no matter what. By choosing a place that feels closest to your homelife, you will be more at ease, thus reducing your overall stress levels and making the whole experience that much easier. It'll help you focus more on your school work and less on how much you miss that family you used to be so sick of. To make the most of your college experience, I would suggest living in the present. Ofcourse you must always think of your future but you're only young once to enjoy the college life but again you're only young once so to go through this experience and not get a good grade means you are wasting precious time. Basically, live life to the fullest but also in moderation. Once you find that sweet middle spot, life will be all that much better.

go to a university the specializes in your carrier of interest, and always thing of the carrier in the end, and the reality is that an art or english major won't go far.

Do your research and take campus visits. It won't be until you take steps on the campus if you truly know that you belong there. Sit in on a class and see if it's what you would like to experience for the next portion of your life. Make sure that your choice fits into your family's or your own personal budget. If it is affordable and has a good program for the school of your choice, then go. I suggest not going to wherever your best friend is, or where your high school boyfriend is, yes they do play a major role in your decision but in the end it is your choice. This choice is one you must live with for the rest of your life, and you have to be happy with what you do.

The first thing you really need to determine is whether or not you want to attend a large or small campus. I personally wanted to attend a smaller school because I was used to that growing up. Some families may choose a school because it's well known for one of it's schools or because it's close to home. Making the best out of the college experience is really about what you put into it. Some students like to be really involved, while others prefer to strictly do school work. One of the best parts about college is meeting new people and making friends that you may have for the rest of your life.