University of Wyoming Top Questions

Do not set your sights on one school - get out there, visit as many as you can. Seek advice from your peers, mentors and parents. Think about costs, student loans, off or on-campus living expensises and promixity to activities you like (i.e. if you're into outdoor activities going to school in Downtown New York might not be for you). Be sure to visit every college you consider, and when you do pay close attention to the where you're be living and the food choices available to you. Visit a few classrooms and the student union - ask yourself if this is somewhere you could be happy and safe.

The best advice that I can give someone when looking for a college is simply have no regrets. I know that money is in the forefront of this very important decision, but try as best as you can to not let this hinder your true college desires. This is a time to get serious and figure out who you truly are. Go out on a limb and step out of your comfort zone, go somewhere different from all you friends, leave home if you need to so you can truly grow as a person. Don't have any regrets on staying close by or even going far away....Life is too short. Find a place that you love, whether it be for its surroundings or academics, go somewhere YOU want to be. Don't let others hold you back from bieng where you want to be. And remember, if you don't like it, change it! That's not a big deal either. Life's about trial and error.

No student can make the right choice about where to go to college because there is no right choice. The length of this survey shows that there are too many individual categories and perspectives concerning what is "good" or "bad" about a given school to make one solid judgement about where to go. No matter what school a student chooses in the end, they can always make the most of the experience. This means that a student does two things durring their (undergraduate) stay at school. First they must suceed academically, and secondly, they must suceed in enjoying the activities and opportunities around them, which I wish I was doing more of. When these two things are done in balance, a student is making the most of their time. It is critical for parents to be involved in the process. Mine refused despite my willingness and abilty to suceed in school and I hope that no one else has to endure what I did my first few months. Parents, support your students by giving them the emotional and financial support they need. Security at home is essential for allowing a student to flourish in a new and sometimes strange enviornment.

I would probably tell the parents and/or students to visit and research the colleges that they are looking at. I looked at the University of Wyoming because it's a small college town, and since I grew up in a small town it seems more like home being here. There are colleges that are very willing to help you with what you need and there are some that are not so helpful. I'm happy that I looked at the University of Wyoming.

A big part of what helped me choose was the feeling on the campus, whether I was uncomfortable, or uneasy, or if I liked it and felt like I could go there.

When finding the right college there are many factors. One of the biggest factors that affected me is location. My school is just far enough away from home that I can feel independent but close enough I can go home for a long weekend. My school is also in an area where I can do some of my favorite things on the weekends. Along with location, atmosphere is also a big factor. Does the school have a positive feeling about it? When you visit the campus do you feel like those around you make you feel welcome? But the most important thing about college is to enjoy your time spent there. Study hard but have fun. Some classes aren't fun but make the most of it. Enjoy those around you and you will make lifelong friends. And overall, leave a better person and leave those behind you better.

I think, above anything else, college is a time to learn about yourself and what you want to make of your life. It is not about getting training for a job, or getting a degree, even though this is sometimes all people get out of it. The best school is one where you can see yourself living and growing happily for the next four years of your life. The right school is a life style choice, and one that will shape who you are, your values, your intelligence, and what you do with yourself. Don't go to school just because your parents, or grandparents or siblings went there, go to a school because it is your decision, and you know it is right for you. The undergraduate experience is once in a lifetime. You can't repeat it, and you can't regret it.

To students I would have to say be prepared for change and don't be afraid to get out there and make friends. College is very different from high school but if you come in with an open mind you'll do just great. Also be prepared to study but don't let it frustrate you. If you feel like your getting stressed out it's just going to take you ten time longer. There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking a break and going out and having fun, it helps you clear your mind and then you can get back to studying or doing your homework and it will take you half as long to do it. To parents i'd have to say be prepared to let go because your child isn't always going to have the time to talk to you everyday. Just know that they will call and they will need you, just not in the same way they did before. Oh and have an open wallet, we're always broke!

Before anything, be sure you are ready for college. There is a certain mindset that you need to have before you even decide to attend college. If you believe you are ready, be sure to check out the town the college is located in, because nothing is worse than realizing that the campus is far better than the town and never wanting to explore. For you to get the most out of your education, you must enjoy where you are. If the town is not interesting or the weather is too cold, you will find yourself looking for excuses to go elsewhere, disrupting your studies. Do not attend a college you could not reasonably afford. Colleges can be overpriced, and most of the time be of the exact same quality as others. Most importantly, make friends and have fun. College can be great or horrible, depending on how you respond to it.

The first piece of advice I give to parents and students is to choose a school which will make you happy. I realize money is a big thing in choosing a school but let me tell you if you're not happy with the school then you wont care. This means you can spend $40,000 a year at a school and get a good degree versus of paying $10,000 a year and failing out cause you dont like it and thusly dont care. This could be switched too and you end up paying to much for something you dont like. Once you choose your school you have to be aware of you freedom. Its nice not having to go to class every day but its a proven fact that by just going to class you are more likely to pass the class then if you don't go to class. I learned this the hard way and at college you dont get many second chance. You have to prove to them that you want to be there. Otherwise it the waste of both of your time.