University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Top Questions

Choose a college that best suits the interests of the student. I am a stong advocate of encouraing students to study abroad. It not only introduces students to a new culture but it also helps to create an understanding of new ideas as well as a tolerance for different schools of thought.

To find a city size they like that has stores and shops that interest them. If they find a city they like they can get used to the campus a lot easier since they will be more willing to leave the campus to explore other parts of the community. Finding a place that is well known for interests they have is good too, not just one major they are interestsed in s if they change their minds they have options. college is a time to learn about yourself but that doesn't mean parents shouldn't be apart of it so it should be a distance they both feel comfortable about.

College is the best time of your life and you learn a lot, not so much in the classroom as you do as a person. Enjoy and good luck. Make the most of any college you go to and give it some time. I hated my college for the first semester. I would go back any time they asked me now that I'm graduated.

I would suggest that you tour the campus yourself and not solely base a decison off of others' statements. Do an overnight visit and tour the surrounding area, not only the campus. Shadow a student in a class and physically walk into a classroom. People grow and change a lot in college. Do not make your decision based upon where your friends or significant other is or is not going. Choose a place that suites you where you can grow and meet new people. Do not be afraid to ask questions. Most importantly, once you are in college, get involved in SOMETHING! Studies are important, but so are social connections and networking.

When looking for a college for your child you need to really listen to what they want. Put your feelings aside about what you think they should be or where they should go. Encourage them to do what they want. Take them on campus visits to help them ease into their surrounding. Tell them that they need to remember that they are starting all new. They are in a place where nobody knows who they are or what they were like in high school. They will meet all new friends and change drastically and that is alright, just make sure that how they change is in ways that they want to change. Don't just go along with the crowd. Tell them to make their own decisions and really learn who they are and what they want to be.

Picking a college is the hardest thing that you will have to do up to this point in your life. Yet, it is the most rewarding. First, if you know what you want your major to be then you should base the decision on which college has the best program. You also have to take into consideration how far you will be willing to travel, or if you want to commute from your home. Money is also a factor, if you choose to go to a school within your state it will be cheaper than an out-of-state college, unless there is reciprocity. Also, apply for as many scholarships as you can, because this is free money that you don't have to pay back. Besides scholarships, you can fill out the FAFSA, or get grants. College is a time for you to grow as a person, so don't go to the same school as your friends, because you can keep in touch with them even if you dont go to the same school, and you will definitly make new friends on any campus. This is just some advice, school counselors can offer a lot more.

Take a wide variety of classes to find your true calling and make time for friends.

I would tell parents and students to find a school that the student feels comfortable at by going to several campus tours to get a feel for the colleges. Don't worry about distance, it is easier to get involved and interested in school if you feel comfortable welcome at your school. For students to make the most of their college experience I would say that making friends and having fun is very important as long as you don't forget about your studies. Also getting involved with student government or intramurals is a very good way to make friends and learn more about what goes on throughout the campus.

Take your time and be sure you pick the school that fits your personality. College is a gret experience, and you make lifelong friends, and learn so much new material! Be sure to apply for financial aid early. Find a balance between school,work and your social life! It's easier than it sounds, so don't worry. Have fun, live large never stop reaching for your dreams, and enjoy the great experience that come with college!!

College is discovery. Not only do you have to discover yourself, but the entire world as well, and where you fit into it. Therefore, you have to pick a college that energizes and challenges you, but where you are still comfortable. It's okay to be afraid once in awhile. Stray from your comfort zone while at college, and you'll find that most of the world is outside of it. Education is about more than just books. That's why college is all about experimentation, and looking for the answers you seek everywhere around you. Quite often, what I wanted to know was not found in a book. That's why you have to go looking, and get involved in what motivates you. But more than anything else, what will affect your college experience is your professors. I had the great fortune to have a professor who said something profound every single class. Because of her, I found my passion. I discovered the rest of my life. If you can't find a professor who can do that, you aren't in the right place.

start at a small college to find yourself and discover what you want to do with your life then find the best college that suits your needs for what you want to go for. It's one of the best ways to save money. But, be careful transfering can be a nightmare.

Find one that is the right size for you, and get involved...if you are bored or feel left out, it is only your fault.

Chose based on small class size, and a school that focuses on research or area of study you are interested in. Large state schools are not the best because you do not get 1-on-1 time with faculty.

Choice a place where the student is comfortable and at home. Find a place where you can take a year to try out college and find the right major before deciding what college is for you. Finally If they dont like, you can always keep looking.

Get involved. Do not be afraid of new things and people, they're all in the same situation as you. Get out of your dorm room and meet some people other than the ones you went to high school with. This will be the last chance you have to live so close to people within the same age-range. Use the free time between classes wisely, after college, it won't exist anymore. It's not really the college you go to, but the people you go to college with, and how you apply yourself. If you're not comfortable with what you're doing, change it now, no point in wasting the time and money on something you don't really want to spend the rest of your life doing.

visit the campus, and talk to some profs before deciding!

The advice I would give to parents regarding finding the right college for their son/daughter is to let them explore and make their own decisions. Make a list of the colleges that the student is interested in and go over it with them, describing why they chose this one over that one and prioritize which features are most important. Then go visit the campus and not only take the tour, but talk with other students on campus to see if they're happy in their choice. Opinions do mean alot from someone who is there and knows how things are. The advice I would give to students looking for the right college is go where you want to go. This is your experience. And, although it depends on your financial situation, if your parents are paying for it and demand more of a say in where you go, most times you come to a happy medium and it just happens and you find the right place. Realize that if chance you don't like it, you can always change. Nothing is set in stone. The important thing is you are starting a new, exciting phase in your life!

Don't worry about it, the right school will find you!

Find a college that fits what you plan on studying. This will make you stand out among the rest especially if the school is nationally recognized for their undergraduate program that you would be going in to. While in college have fun and make a lot of friends, but keep in mind what you are going to college for, to get a degree and prepare yourself for life after college.

Finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is all about attitude, energy, and commitment. Without a postive outlook, the college quest can become stressful, painful, and even draining. Approaching the college search with excitement and enthusiasm, on the other hand, can make miles of difference. Both the student and parent must have confidence that the right college for them exists, and they must be willing to search high and low for it (even if it means traveling far away distances or taking dozens of campus tours). The college explorer must learn to embrace the unexpected and go with the flow because not everything will work out the exact way planned. Most of all, the prospective student must take time to choose the college that they personally find most comfortable and appealing so that they can feel at home there and get involved on campus right away. As for making the most of the college experience, students should get involved, meet new people, and find something they are passionate about because college is much more than an education. It's a time to discover one's true self.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

College is not all about studies, but it is not all about partying. You need to find somewhere that has a balance

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.

If I know what I know now my life would be different. First off, I would have looked at schools more. When applying to schools my parents just told me apply to any school, but I have never looked at any of the schools before. Also, I would STRONGLY suggest Don't Go With The Flow! Just because your girlfriend or other friends are going to all one school it DOESN'T mean that you should go too. Having friends right away doesn't guarantee that you will have a great time and it will create drama. The whole college experience is about finding yourself and proving that you can jump through hoops for four years or more to earn piece of paper or as its known a degree. College is a lot of fun, but most importantly you should remind yourelf that you're their for the education.

The advice I would give to parents is to trust that the information they have provided their sons/daughters with will be enough to help them through the challenges as well as obsticles college brings forth. I would remind the parents to be open and honest with their children and to allow their sons/daughters to go to them with any questions or problems. The advice I would give unto the students is to go into college with an open mind, friendly personality, and to always stay focused on their academics. Attending class daily is very important for students to do and even though nobody is there to remind the students that they have to wake up for their 8 o'clock class. The students need to be driven enough to make sure they make it to class on time everyday on their own. I would tell the students, overall, college is a lot of hardwork, tons of fun, and it is a place to learn and grow along side with the life-long friends they will make throughout their journey.