University of Wisconsin-Parkside Top Questions

I would tell them though the name of the school does matter, but it is more about you and what you want out of the education. If you are really looking to learn anything, then a big or ivy league school wont even do you any good. However, if you yearn to learn something new, then you can go in to a small university, make it what you want it to be and come out refined. They limit depends on you and what you set out to do.

This college is well recognized in the degree which i am pursuing (computer Science). Many good companies come to campus to recruit students . Also, the tuition fees are not that expensive and people here are very friendly and always ready to help. i am new to this place but never felt alone or lonely.

Everyone that plans to attend college is going for their own unique reason, so it is imporant to select a college based upon what you want to accomplish and experience. Choosing a college that uniquely suits you will help you have a more successful and enjoyable experience. One suggestion is to make a list entailing those things that are most imporant to you during your college experience, and then go from there. Find schools that offer the things that made your list and set up appointments with people from those schools to have a one-on-one or group meeting. Most schools have student ambassadors that can cue you in on what life is like on that particular campus and can answer the more specific questions you may have. You can only make the most out of your college experience if you want to, so get involved in areas that interest you the most and will allow you to grow. Remember, your college experience is unique compared to everyone around you and you're in control of your future. If college is the next step in your future, choose somewhere that will allow you to reach your goals.

If I were to give any advice to students in finding the right college and making it the most, I would have to say, Visit the school. Spend time interacting with students. Eat thier food, sit through a class and spend a day "as a student." People can say what they want, but in actuality, an experient is important in making that decision. As for the parents, just let the student pick it on thier own. It's their place, their school, and their life.

Finding the right college for you isn't about the flashy campus and all the fancy ni-nac give aways that make your eyes brim and your pockets full at a college preview. And it most definitely isn't about a number that sits pretty on your parents ball point. The best choice you can make in choosing the next step in your academic career is... indefinable. Going by the books and checking off the 4 out of 5 criteria that make you a possible candidate for schools x,y and z just doesn't mean anything until you're smashing the "just a number" mentality and making a name and crafting an identity for yourself in lecture, on the campus or even in a musty study block on the 3rd floor of the library. Get over the smaller campus size, the desolate locale or even the same- sex campus. College is about unearthing your greatest potential. So start now: disregard the numbers, throw out the brochures and take a chance at a school that offers you the best in your area of interest and gives the most support to your post- college back bone: internships and job opportunities.

Make sure you site the campus and get the feel of the college and what they have to offer.

Take a lot of time when choosing a college. Consider a lot of colleges, visit the campuses you're serious about multiple times before making a decison. Get your applications in early so that you're more likely to get accepted to your first choice school. Don't apply to just one school so that you have a back-up plan if necessary. Consider more important factors than the party scene when choosing a school as education is the most important reason for attending college. That said, do consider the social scene, make sure the school offers and supports functions that are alcohol-free. Attend freshmen orientations as possible, it's much easier to meet people that way. If you aren't going to live on campus it may be more difficult to meet people, but don't worry about it too much, just be friendly and introduce yourself to as many people as possible, especially in your classes as it will be easier to find study buddies. Once in college, don't lose sight of what's important to you. Be yourself, study, and don't get out of hand even when out of parental control.

The advice I can pass on is: don?t be afraid to admit a mistake. College is unlike anything else you?ve gone through before. Why waste that one opportunity? Do well in your classes and rest assured that if your school ISN?T the one for you, they will transfer. If you have found the campus for you, then join a group. Go Greek, intramural, varsity, theatre or the newspaper; find a niche that you can fill. The right school isn?t hard to find. The hard part (and most enjoyable) is finding your place.

get involved!! AND dont be afaird to ask for help. Make sure the school has a good tutoring center and use it wisely!!