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The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Wisconsin Extension is %. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Dear Emmi 2012,
It’s you, from the future! I just graduated from UW Fox Valley with my associate’s degree in English and I have some advice for you:
Declare your major right away. You think as a senior in high school you don’t know much about life and you’re afraid to commit to anything. After all, what if something else strikes your fancy and you change your whole life’s plan? But it won’t and you know it. You’ve always been a writer and always will be.
Talk to multiple advisors before signing up for classes to be sure you’re on the right path. Do your research. That way, you won’t take a certain trigonometry class you may not need and end up spending hours, near tears, from stress… Hypothetically speaking, of course.
Live in the present. They say high school is the best four years of your life, but they’re not. Keep an open mind; you’re about to embark on an amazing journey where you’ll meet the most incredible people. Yes, you’ll encounter heartbreak and struggles, but it’s worth it. Trust me.
Love,
Emmi 2014
Read all 3 answers What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
The worst thing about my college is that it is like highschool all over again. Since my college is located in a small town all of the local students from all around all the local school attend UW- Baraboo/ Sauk County. So as a result its like highschool all over again so the big thing occuring is drama that i dont want to hear about even though i still hear it so its always in the back of my mind. So the question is what is occuring in highchool today.
Read all 3 answers Describe your favorite campus traditions.
It's a local school, so a little bit of everything. I, personally, know it for the social life. All the professors are approachable and friendly to the point where it's easy to become true friends with them. The students are the same way. I value friendships and this school really catered to that which made my learning enviornment less stressful.
Read all 2 answers Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
A unique thing about my school is that we have the professor by the name of Tyson Kreiger. This professor is like no other because if he comes to school in a bad mood he does not show it and the most important part is that he is a caring teacher that loves when his students succedds in his class. From my past experiences with other professors he sits downs and explains the topic we are going over and will make me understand it because it relates to something i learned in my life already.
Read all 2 answers Describe the students at your school.
Students are very relaxed and most are younger. Some describe UW-Washington County as if it's a high school. I went from UW-Madison to UWWC. I like UWWC better because I like smaller schools. Also I think the students are laid back and if you start talking to them, most are nice and will spark up a convo.
Read all 1 answers What are the most popular classes offered?
The most popular classes are either the fun ones or the ones that go towards general education requirements. Example: Popular Culture studies, Pysch, and Chem.
Read all 1 answers What are the most popular student activities/groups?
The most popular ones are probably the volleyball team and Student Government. Student Government controls a lot of decisions and funds for the school. I'm on the Newspaper and I'm also in the honor's society, Phi Theta Kappa. All the clubs are pretty active and fun, it's important to get involved in college.
Read all 1 answers What is your overall opinion of this school?
I think that it's really helpful and overall pretty affordable. It will give you a lot of independence, so you can have a job. However, be motivated and excited to go to school first, otherwise it will backfire and you may not pass.
Read all 1 answers What's unique about your campus?
Without a doubt, the best thing about UW Fox Valley was that the students we so invoved in the universities mission. Students took on a lot of responsibilities that were above and beyond there expectations. Students did things such as organizing campus get-to-gethers, raffles, and trips. Students also were able to include university staff , alumni, and enrolled students in activities the entire community enjoyed.
Read all 1 answers What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
I wish someone would've told me how independent things would be in college and how much different the social setting was in college. In high school you're around people you've known for a while and some kids are judgmental and only focus on partying and looking good. Partying is a big part of college, but the people that aren't serious about college will get weeded out. This brings me to my other point, college is very independent. No one cares about your academics other than you. Even though that statement may not be completely true I suggest you think that way. That's how I thought all my college years and I am now an honors student and have several friends that have dropped out. They were unmotivated and couldn't handle the independence of college, in fact they abused that. No ones going to constantly make sure you're studying and doing homework, that's on you. Make sure you focus on that and get your stuff done and you will be great. I also wish I would've gotten involved in clubs and other school activities, it looks good on a resume and it makes the college experience that much better. Also make lots of friends that are serious about school. Have fun, but also study together.
Read all 1 answers What kind of person should attend this school?
The type of person that should go to this school is one that has a job and wants to keep it, wants cheap but effective college courses, and wants to be near home since it's a commuter college.
Read all 1 answers What kind of person should not attend this school?
If you want to go somewhere different and meet tons of new people and reinvent yourself, this is not the place for you. Unless you're willing to wait a couple years.
Read all 1 answers What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
The awesome conversations that I have with professors and students, the involvement with my clubs, and how successful I am and how much money I save. I also love the fact that I can have a job easily as well.
Read all 1 answers What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
Attendance. You might even lose points if you don't show up to class a certain amount of days.
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