Concordia University-Wisconsin Top Questions

Taking college visits and overnights are great ways to get a culture of the school. A student will not know whether he made the right choice until he after the first year. My first year was terrible. I had roommate issues and did not have many friends. I was very shy, unmotivated, and depressed. The second year I decided to play football, and it was the best decision I made at college. Find something you like and do it. DO NOT BE AFRAID. If you fail, who cares. Move on and try something new. Also, if you do not know which major you want, it's alright. Many people switch a couple of times. The important choice is to choose to earn that diploma. That is the main reason for going to college. Always keep that in mind. College is not easy. You are going to have to work hard even when you want to quit. Keep your eye on the goal and envision how rewarding it will be when you have that diploma. Once you earn it, you will have it forever, and no one can take that away from you.

I would recommend you find a college that fits your needs. I choose a school that offered the program I wanted to pursue. They also have several branch locations allowing me to attend a center that is closer to work and home. The school also offers classes in a number of ways including classroom instruction, telecourses, and e-learning. Finally, they also offer exams that can be completed to obtain college credit. To me, these were all important factors when looking into schools.

Choose a college that not only fits the area that one desires to persue, but gives an enviornment that helps one grow into an adult. Professors that help and are willing to help one when they need direction. A student body that is devoted toward one another. Taking these ingredients and mixing them with some oppertunity, it makes a sweet place to live.

Take a lot of time to decide because you only get one chance for the perfect decision

Visit as many colleges as you can and base your decision not only on academics, but also campus atmosphere, extra-curricular activities, and campus location. To make the most of your college expereince, don't be afraid to try new clubs and activities while not losing focus on your academics. Make as many contacts as you can and try to get as much-real life expereience as possible. Don't pay to go to college until you know what you want to major in. Don't go home every weekend, stay on campus and make new friends.

When you are looking for a college make sure that the school has something you find interesting, this could be classes, groups or even professors. Get involved in your campus activites but be sure to put your academic work first, because if you do not do well your first semester your GPA is hard to get back up. Do not be shy, and ask questions.

Know why you are choosing a certain college and don't just go somewhere because everyone else is. Always look over the campus and meet the professors to determine if the college is a right fit for you. The sky is the limit , so pick a college the is academically strong and works with local businesses. Find a college where usiness offer internships or come to the classroom to speak about real job experiences. Strongly find out how the college deals with special students with learning problems. How patient are the professors, how willing are they to working with each student, and how open are they to communicate what any student may need because of how they learn. Its really important for both the parents and the student wanting to attend a this certain college to talk about the pros and cons and using these elements to narrow down a college decision. If you are still unsure go back for a second visit or ask someone you know who attended the college. Being 17 and wanting to leave the house may seem exciting but what should really be on your mind is why this school and what do they offer?

When you go to college, approach it with a positive attitude. Make sure to study hard and accomplish the goals you want to accomplish. Also, make sure to make friends, socialize, and grow through relationships and not just education. Most importantly remember who you are and have fun.

Take your time about deciding on the college.

I would allow ample time to thoughfully think through each school, listing the pros and cons of each, and then basing those observations on how you would best see yourself in that college life/atmosphere. Do not make a rushed decision and just think about how the college would benefit you as an individual best.