Wisconsin Lutheran College Top Questions

Don't worry so much!

Looking back now I would do many things differently. First off, I would have taken my senior year of highschool more seriously. Procrastination is a nasty habit and I regret ever developing it in highschool. Along with procrastination is time management. I really wish that before coming to college I would have had practiced this more. Don't take life and those people in it forgranted, especially your parents. When you get to college your not going to have somebody there to do everything for you. Nobody is going to be here forcing you to do your homework or making sure you attend all your classes. Make sure that while in highschool you attend school regularly and do your homework. This way when you get to college you most likely will be less apt to skip class. Honestly, when it comes down to it just take everything day by day and relax. Remember that school is important, but that it is alos important to set aside time for yourself to do something you enjoy.

I would tell myself to be strong in my decision to attend WLC. I would also tell myself to ask myself the question "How will this class benefit you if your life" when picking classes to take. I would also tell myself to be as social as possible to meet new people and make new friends. Another thing I would tell myself is to not room with someone that I went to high school with.

In order to find the right college, you have to find one that fits your personality but also offers the programs and majors that you want. Find a college that offers excellent academic programs in the field(s) in which you are interested, but also make sure to take tours of your prospective colleges so that you can feel the atmosphere. Find one that has activities (sports, volunteer groups, clubs) that you would enjoy. And when you get there, get involved. Work hard at your studies, but also be involved in groups that fit your interests. Use the professors, as much as they are available--that is also one plus for small schools. To make the most of your college experience you have to find the perfect balance between your studies, your social life, your job (if you have one) and other activities you enjoy (like volunteer work). Time management is essential.

Students and parents should look into the cost of the prospective school, as well as location, and programs offered. However, the most important aspects of college life are the class size, availability and how personable the faculty is. It's a matter of fitting in. A matter of feeling as though you're a part of something bigger than yourself. You're a part of a community within a larger community. The school must be some place you feel at home, where you're completely free to be who you are. College is your home away from home.

The first tip of advice I would give to both parents and students is to choose a college that appeals to your preferences. Although a big university may sound like a fun experience, it might not be for some people. Each student and parent needs to evaluate what will be best for them. Some things to consider include your preferred class size, sports, extracurricular activities, distance from home, distance from church, and alcohal or drug use. These are only a few of the many things to consider. There are multiple ways to find out answers to these questions. The internet can provide a lot of valuable information. Also, talking to current college students can also be beneficial. However, the most important way to learn more about a college is to visit it, no matter how far away it may be. I would also recommend visiting it at a time when school is in session and students are living on campus. That is the best way to determine how the campus really operates. Finally, when a student begins his or her college career, it is important to be open minded, but yet firm in your beliefs and values.

The excitement of high school graduation is something most people will never forget; however, along with it comes the stress of picking what you want to do for the rest of your life. Now that is a scary thought! It is also a dangerous way of thinking. Try not to think of college as picking what to do for a career, but as the next step in the journey of life. The decision of what college to choose will affect possible opportunities, but it will neither destroy nor solidify a certain future. When selecting a college, look at the basics first like cost, location, and majors offered. Once the field is narrowed from this process, visit the campuses. Try to stay over night with someone already attending the school and get the ultimate tour. The college eventually chosen should feel like a second home. When picking a college, look at the facts, listen to other experiences and opinions, but also go with your gut feeling. Also keep in mind that choosing a college does not trap, but directs towards the next phase of life: an opportunity and a tool that can build a future along with a career.

When choosing the right college, the key word is balance. Many parents either choose their child's destiny before the child can even walk on two feet or leave the student completely in the dark when the time comes to make this very important decision. When the parent and child work together, a parent's wisdom and a child's imagination can aid in choosing school that is right for that particular student. Willingness to visit different campuses with your child is one of the greatest gifts that you can give them during this critical period. Your child needs to see the different options that are available and realize that they need to find the college that is the best fit for their personal needs. It is important for you to show support to your child during this process and be open to their decisions, even if that decision may not be what you had initially intended for their future. By working together and exploring many options, this can be an enjoyable and bonding experience for both the parent and child.

My advice would be to ask questions. I know this sounds simple, but it helps. This would have made making a desision eaiser and saves for headaches later on. Also to apply to a couple of colleges. Have at leat one college/tech. school to lean back on, in case your choice college does not accept you. Start applying in September or November because the sooner you apply to colleges the more financial aid you have the chance of recieving. Take your ACT in your junior year. Than you time to take it agian for a better score. These seem simple, but my senior year in high school would have been less stressful, if I would have done one or more of these things. When you get accepted to the college that you have been dreaming of, enjoy it because you will remember it the rest of your life. Oh and when you get to college, don't think you know everythng ask an upperclassmen, they have gone through this already. The best advice I can give you is that you can do it, if you put your mind to it. Dream big and reach for the stars.

Finding the right college is like putting two puzzle pieces together. The student must fit into the school's piece and the school needs to be the right fit for the student as well. Searching for the right school should involve looking at all types of school both big and small, public and private. Even though one does not know until they are there, visiting the schools while students are present can give the prospective student a good idea of what attending that school is like. To make the most of the college experience get involved. It is easy to retreat to the dorms on the weekend and just watch movies all weekend, but college is not easy even in the social aspect. Joining clubs, studying in groups, going to sporting events, and dating are just a few of the ways to make the most of a college experience. Its not the parties and the drinking that will stay with you for life, its the friends you make and the bonds you create with the people you meet at college. And even if you do not want to, listen to your parents, they have done this before.