University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Top Questions

Finding the right college is a bit of a hit or miss. It depends mostly on yor outlook. You can find all the same things at every university. Just be positive and know that change is never impossible.

Each college around the country is different and offers different opportunities. My advice for picking the right college would be to first, tour as many as you can to get a feel for what they are really like. You can not really know unless you have been there, so even if you are planning on going away across the country, visit it first. My second piece of advice would be to look at the cost. Going to a well known or big ten school is great. And for some people, that is the only way to go. However, look at the programs they offer and what you are really interested in studying. Another state school may offer the same exact programs and allow you to graduate sooner and as a result, save you money. No matter what your financial backround is, saving money is always important so that you don't have to come out of school with tons of loans to pay back. Thank you.

Don't go to a school just for the athletics. Plans can and probably will change.

Don't rush into making decisions about finding a school until you get on the campus and check out the school for yourself. If you have an idea of your respective major take a look at the buildings you will be utilizing for the longevity of your carreer as a student. Apply for FAFSA, everyone is able to recieve a certain amount from the government regardless of your financial situation. When you are looking at your respective school, ask faculty and students questions that concern you; more students = more positive attention from media and local government!

The best thing students can do for themselves academically is to go to every class, every day. The teachers will teach you everything you need to know for tests and quizzes, so as long as you show up, you should do great. Also if you want to make friends fast, talk to the people living around you and arrange something to do. Go to a game, have dinner together, play games, etc. Most of all, have fun and enjoy the experience.

I would tell parents and/or students to check out as many colleges as possible before making a decision. It is really important to pick an environment where you will feel comfortable. Also, I would reccomend making sure the degree program you wish to pursue is offered, and is up to the standards you feel you deserve. You're paying a lot of money for a college education, and you want to make sure it is a wise investment. Talk to recruiters at the companies your thinking you would want to work for, see where they like their new hirees to have graduated from. Just because a school costs more, doesn't mean it will look better on your resume. Lastly, let the student decide. Don't pick a college where most of your friends are going, or where your parents graduated from-it needs to be where YOU want to be. Remember, college is an investement in your future-a four year investment, make it your own.

Follow your heart, dont do it beacuse someone else is.

Finding the right school is hard to do. You usually don't know what you are looking for in a school when a student starts looking for colleges., but in my opinion, students have to have the final say in choosing a college. I belive that it is only right for the student to pick a college that he or she really wants to go to, not a college that the parents want them to go to. If the student wants to go to a tech college to study for a career of their choice, let them. Same goes for if they want to go to a private four year college. Don't worry about money because there is enough finicial aid, scholorships, work study, and grants out there for parents and students to take advantage of. Whatever the choice ends up being, let the student be 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} sure that the school they chose is the one for them.

Find a school that is the right size for you personally, along with a school that offers a strong program in the area in which are you planning to study. You need to feel comfortable in your surroundings in order to do well with you course work. Also, don't be afraid to try new things. College is about learning and growing. You're not going to learn and grow if you sit in a dorm room all day. Don't be afraid to talk to new people or join a new student organization because you don't know anyone. For parents, give your child space. This is their time to be on their own and have a safety net. They're going to make mistakes just be there to support and give them guidance when asked. Last piece of advice, enjoy every minute of it. It goes so fast and before you know it you're looking at graduation and full time jobs and you can't believe you've made it through five years of school. However, looking at graudation is an amazing feeling, and well worth the hard work.

Look for a place that your comfortable with. If you like small towns, find a campus right in the middle of a great small city. Find out what goes on during the weekends and what goes on in the city, then you'll have an idea of what you'll be doing during the year.