Saint Norbert College Top Questions

Get on campus. Take a tour. Staff and students will tell you a lot about the community of the school. To make the most out of the college experience, get involved. Join study groups, volunteer and go on serivce trips. There are many blessings that one can experience in four short years, and the only way to experience those blessings is to get out there and meet new people. The new experiences and people will take you far.

Definitely visit whatever college you are looking at and if you can take your mom. You can never know what a campus is like until you are there walking around and seeing the buildings for yourself. If at all possible do a shadow day and observe a couple classes, eat the cafeteria food and look inside the dorms. It is even better to have an overnight trip and spend a night on the campus to see what the students do after classes. It's good to take notes on these trips but I storngly believe that the gut feeling counts the most. I took two tours of St. Norbert and both times it was amazing. I also remember visiting another college, which shall not be named, and left before the tour ended because I didn't feel at home. I say take your mom because sometimes the trip and information can be overwhelming and moms are incredible at knowing what questions to ask as well as retaining the information. My mom told me, after St. Norbert accepted me, that she saw me going there after the very first visit, and now I'm getting an amazing education and social experience.

My advice to parents or students would be to make sure that they take a tour of any college before making their decision. The college experience is not simply based in academics; the experience is influenced by a wide variety of interactions. The location of the college, the size of the college, and the activities at the college all play a significant role in the college experience, and the way the student will interact with these three things will provide either his happiness or disappoint with the college he or she attends. Every college offers academics, it is what makes a college a college, but the campus and surrounding community that the college is a part of is what really contributes to a student?s success in life. He will learn social skills and build lasting relationships that will serve the student for years to come. If a parent or student chooses a college simply for its academics, they may luck out and find a college that that offers great academics and a community that will provide for the student, but it may go the other way as well. A college tour would have benefit towards a student's success.

Make sure you visit campuses and meet with faculty. Also, go on a day when school is in session so you get a feel for the school

Make sure you tour the campus and ask as many questions as you like. Look around- there's no harm in that. Make sure you are choosing the college because YOU actually like it, not because your brother, sister, bf/gf, friends, or family want you to go. Be sure the campus lets you be you.

Choosing a college is more than just choosing a school, it is also choosing a home and a future. Look first for colleges with your intended major. Then from amongst those, search for the college that suits your personality best. Examine the facilities that they offer. Do they have sports you like to play, clubs that share your interests, a strong financial aid program? Look at the how many students there are in each class, the size of the campus itself and its location. If you are having any trouble with the search process, talk to your guidance counselor. They are there to help. Location, size, academics, athletics, and clubs are all things you want to look at while searching for a college, but the best way to decide which college is the right one for you is to see it for yourself. Arrange a campus visit so you can get a better feel for the place and ask any questions you have in person. You want to find a college that will give you the education that you are looking for, but you also want to find a college that you will be happy living at.

Go with your heart

Pick a school that you see yourself doing well in. Pick one that best fits you. If you like bigger places then think of a bigger school, but if you are shy or do not like bigger schools then look at smaller schools. How you see yourself in the school is probably the most important part. If you think you will see yourself being successful then give that school some consideration. Also, the campus and the location of the school may be important. Choose a school that is in a good area and has places to go on the weekend, or are easy to get to during the week. But in the end, it comes down to what you want and he you see yourself at that school.

Look at every college, even if you think it's not for you. I started out at a big fancy university, but felt lost. When I transfered to my current smaller, liberal arts college, I felt much more at home. You never know where you'll find a place to call home!

Finding the school that makes you feel the most comfortable, and the most "at home" is your best option. If that is across the country, or across the road does not matter, but you need to feel safe and like you are at your own home while you are at school.