Winona State University Top Questions

I strongly advise that you give your self some space and time to get used to being away from mom and dad. You need to become independant in any college situation.

Look around often, talk to other students, talk to proffessors, and go with your gut feeling. Dont let anyone influence you, just take in advice with open arms. Different colleges offer different things, go with what fits you best.

If you want to find a college do not look at colleges that have specialized things for your major. As a freshman many people switch their majors and these specialized things do not matter anymore. Choose a campus where you feel like you could live. Take time to walk through the campus without your parents or a tour and see if you feel like you could live there for the next 4 years of your life. If you get a bad vibe, then this college is not for you. If you compare every college you visit to one college in particular then this particular college is more than likely the one you are going to attend so don't even apply to the ones that don't meet the standards of your choice college. Also, as a tour guide there are two things I tell visitors. I tell them 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the things you learn in college don't come from the classroom, and you don't come to college to find your husband you come to find your bridesmaids. Which means socialize, but don't get caught up in finding Mr. Right.

Make sure to visit the college you are thinking of attending. If you have a good gut feeling about going there, look at the other aspects (tuition, admissions, size of school, etc.) and then make your decision. Picking a good college is hard, but try to make it a fun process. Plan a trip with your parents to go see the school and spend the day there. Get to know the town the college is in too if you're seriously considering going there. Remember, college is supposed to be fun, and if you're not comfortable with where you are, you might have to transfer later which can sometimes be difficult (to transfer credits, to move, etc.). Also, see what the school can offer YOU. Do they have scholarships you can take advantage of? Do they offer clubs, sports, activities you'd like to join? What is the availabilty of on-campus/off-campus jobs in the area? These things are all important to the college search. Just take your time and if you visit a school that you really like, chances are that you'll like going there for 4 years.

Find a school that gives you the "right feeling." You should feel welcomed and at home when you walk around and you can picture yourself there. When you are going on college tours, try to be open-minded about every school you see. Listen to all if offers and make sure that it has what you want. Ask questions if you have any to the tour guides or coordinators. While at college I have two words that will be beneficial if followed, GET INVOLVED! It is the best way to meet people and make friends for a lifetime. Also don't be afraid to try new things. You never know how perfect something could turn out to be if you dont' try it. As far as academics go, do NOT procrastinate. I feel it's one of the easiest things to do but the hardest thing to over come. Study ahead, look over notes from the days classes, even if its only for a half hour. Everyone can be successful, just put your mind and time to use! COLLEGE IS some of the best times of your life. ENJOY it now! :)

Make sure you tour the college. I did not know I was going to Winona until I visited it. Some will treat you wonderful and others will barely care you are a prospective student. You will know what feels right when you visit and tour.

Talk to your counselors and see what colleges offer your programs. Then just look at each college and find a few ones you might like. Go visit them and apply to ones you really feel suit you. Enjoy college to the fullest after that!

Advice that I would give to parents and students about choosing the right college for you is to decide how far away you would like to live from home. I think that is one of the biggest parts of choosing a school. Once you have decided how far away you are willing to go to school, look at the schools with that distance and try and find one that will be right for you. Also, you should try and find a college that has many things that you are interested in. To make the most of your college experience make sure you make time to have a personal life other than class and school. And if you dont have to have a job while in school, don't!

The advice I would give to parents and/or students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is simple. When searching for the right college/university, tour as many places as you can. This gives you the most exposure to students, faculty and the surrounding area. The more places you tour will give you a better persepective on which college/university will be best for the incoming student. Once you have selected the right college/university, get involved early. Before you leave for college, take a look at which clubs/organizations you would be interested in. Depending on what you were involved in during high school, most colleges/universities will have similar organizations you can get involved with. Get involved in these clubs/organizations early before your classes become over-whelming. These clubs/organizations are a great way to socialize and meet new people. Just be yourself and you will have a wonderful college experience.

check them out in person, try to have a diverse campus, racialy and major wise, have an open mind, check out places that aren't at the top of your list, you might like them.