Jeannette
When you are choosing a college make sure that you find one that will fit you in all aspects. one that will help you in your future and not just immediately. The college you choose will determine what goes on for the rest of your life not only the four years you are there. When choosing a colleg emake sure it is a size that is right for you, make sure that there are enough activities there to keep you occupied, and make sure you know at least one person there. Don't go somehwere all your friends are going, but go somewhere that you can create your own self image without the prssure of high school friends.
Kari
Make sure you know what you want most out of your college experience. Do you have a certain major in mind, do you want to have a good time and meet life long friends.... This is what you must ultimately decide that will help you get on the right track anyways as far as big school vs. small school, city vs. urban...
kayla
I really believe to be able to get the college experience students need to live on campus. I think that if i would have decided to live on campus i would have enjoyed going to DWU. I started DWU when i was seventeen and i decided to attend here because my family and boyfriend lives here- i really suggest going to school in a different town in order to really live the college life. Its really important to be involved not just take classes and leave campus. COLLEGE LIFE IS SUPPOSE TO BE THE BEST YEARS..... ENJOY THEM
Derby
My only advice would to visit the colleges that you like and just choice the college that feels right to you while you are on campus.
Ashley
Just go visit you will know once you step foot on campus whether or not it feels like home. I knew right away that DWU was right for me I never even went on an official visit just visiting friends and attending activities there proved to me that it was where I wanted to earn my education.
Tiffany
Go to school where they go to where the child wants. Parents should never chose for the child. Also go to school for an education not for sports.
Seth
The advice that I would give to parents and students is going to somewhat limited. Because I only applied to the one college I wanted, I don't have much experience in choosing between schools. However, I can say that it was the open and welcoming atmosphere at my school that sold me. The fact that it was somewhat close to home and that they offered the degrees I wanted were nice, but I could have found a different school if I wanted to. The fact that Dakota Wesleyan was so open, helpful, and encouraging really showed me that this was the school for me. So my advice is this: find a school that cares for you, and you will come to care for the school.