Western Michigan University Top Questions

Look at the size. Some people arent meant for huge school, and some people need huge schools. I'm happy with the medium size of Western

Look at what you are interested in and not what makes the most money. You will spend 40 hours a week doing the same type of things so why not do what you love? I do.

I would tell them to make sure that the college feels right when you go for orientation or just a tour. You will know if this place is right for you, if it is where you will spend the best 4 years of your life meeting new people and experiencing new things. College is a lesson and I'm not just talking about classes, but life in general. I have learned so much and I want everyone to be able to experience the same thing, because I know how much it has impacted my life and the person I want to be when I graduate. Go out there, meet people and do things. Go outside of your comfort zone cause you never know what you might enjoy. Take time for yourself as well, so you don't lose the sense of what is important while you pursuing your eductional goals. All I want to say is enjoy college and smile - it is going to be just fine.

Keep yourself open minded. Don't let the faculty fool you.

There are a few things I discovered while selecting the college where I would spend the four best years of my life. I learned to apply to every school you ever dreamed of, even if you don't think you'll make it in, because you never know when something will work in your favor. I also learned that a good college visit can make up your mind for you, and don't forget to talk to those who attend the schools you want to attend. And remember: always ask lots of questions!

First figure out what your goal is after you graduate, then figure out what school will put you at that point in the best way possible.

Find a place that you can actually see yourself at, that will be a good school for your degree, that is close enough (or far enough away from home) to home to keep you happy, and a place that you feel warm and welcome. Also take into factor whether or not you have a car and how far away groceries and stuff will be from you!

DO YOUR RESEARCH! I know of soooo many friends that went to a college and did not like it. Just make sure you look into it really well. Go and visit the college that you want to go to and make sure its the right one for you.

Determine what kind of school you want before choosing. Answer questions like how many students are there, how large is the campus, how good of a program do they have for what you're interested in, what sports are popular, are there lots of student organizations, etc. Once you start college - get involved. The easiest way to feel connected to a campus is to live on-campus and room with someone you didn't know before. Take part in the programs resident halls offer. Find at least one student organization to get involved in - this could be a sorority/fraternity, student government, academic club, volunteer organization, or something random like a gamers club. Its a great way to make new friends and meet people with common interests. Not only that, but involvement will give you an opportunity to build on your resume.

I am a Nursing Student, the advice I have mostly applies to clinical and a little to class. 1.Relax- anxiety only makes the critical thinking harder and the patient and staff can smell your fear. 2.Be confident in yourself even if you don?t feel confident- only you can make others have confidence in you, so it starts with you. After awhile things will start to go right because of your positive attitude and you won?t have to pretend anymore. 3.Just because the nurse or teacher asks you a question does NOT mean that you have done something wrong. They are sometimes checking to see if you know why you are doing what you are doing, and it helps you learn. 4.Every day there is a possibility you will make mistakes- the important thing is if you catch them, learn from them and grow. At the end of the day remember your mistakes so you can learn from them, but don?t let them dominate how you think the day went. Give yourself credit for everything you did right. Only you can control how you perceive the day.