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Choosing a college requires research
How do I make the right choice for college? This may be a question many of you are asking. You could be a sophomore, junior or senior in high school. Or you have a high school student at home whom you are trying to help through the process. Regardless of your situation, the process can be daunting.
Let’s try and make this search process less stressful and maybe even fun. When choosing a school, the first step that every family should take is to make a list of your top three schools, give them a call and make plans to visit them. This is an important part of the selection process because it allows students to experience the environment, see the school, learn about the town and see it feels right. Campus visits also include information on admissions, financial aid, extra-curricular activities, faculty and teaching. If you or your future student are interested in a particular sport or are involved in theatre or music, incorporate a game, a concert or other event into your visit. This provides the student (and family) insight into the quality offerings that the campus provides.
Yes, this will take some time. But remember that you are about to make a significant financial investment into this new venture. You are also making an investment in yourself and/or the future of your child. With any new venture, you want to make sure that you do your research. Research ensures not only peace of mind but you and/or your student with the right information and tools to guarantee academic success.
This is where UW-Marshfield/Wood County can help you out. We are hosting a Fall Family Night program on at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 17. This is a program that affords students and their parents an opportunity to visit our beautiful campus and to determine whether the UW-MW/C is a good fit for the first two years of their college education.
“Wednesdays @ The Wood” provides another opportunity to experience what we have to offer. Join our student ambassadors and other college-bound high school students for coffee/cappuccino and conversation in our newly remodeled library. We’re hosting these “college coffeehouses” on the first Wednesday of most months to coincide with Early Release days. This is a great opportunity for perspective students and their families to enjoy a coffee house environment while learning about UW-M/WC.
For more information or to sign up for these events please call 715-389-6530. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Jeff Meece is the assistant campus dean for student services at UW-Marshfield/Wood County, a freshmen-sophomore campus of the University of Wisconsin.
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