KnowHow2GOWisconsin Ambassador Message Board

Want to know more about how our Ambassadors got to college? What college life is like? Email your questions to kh2gwisconsin@uwsa.edu.

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  • Cassi Campbell
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  • Emily Dietrich
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  • Diane A. Schacht
  • David F. Giroux

Planning for college isn’t something you do by yourself—it’s really a team effort!

Disagree without disrespect.

Parents are only human, and they can feel offended when their views are challenged. Using respectful language and behavior is important. Resist the temptation to use sarcasm, yell, or put down your parents and you'll have a much better chance of getting what you want.

Write it down first.

Some people find it easier to put their ideas into a letter. Let the other person read it and then have your discussion.

Pick a good time to talk.

Try to approach them at a time when you know they'll be less busy and more able to focus on you. You may even want to ask if they could talk at a particular time so that you know you have their attention.

Be direct.

Let them know directly that there's something you'd like to discuss. Be sure you have their full attention and be direct in your language. Say, "There's something important I want to talk to you about" instead of "Hey, when you have a moment I'd like to talk."

Plan what to say

Think over what you want to say in advance, and write down the two or three most important points you want to make.

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I would suggest that when you go, you should have ideas of different things you want to be involved in once you get there. It's important that you have some ideas, because there's no better time to ask questions!
on Tuesday
Time management is one of the most important and difficult things to learn in college. To manage my time I have a few strategies. 1. Keep a Detailed Calendar Remembering everything you need to do and when is nearly impossible. When you become awar...
on Saturday
If I had to bring one thing to the residence hall room it would be....a stand to hold my papers or textbooks on while I am studying. I've found this very useful over the years because it becomes a literal pain in the neck to type up notes or paper...
on Friday
I actually had H1N1 this semester. It was really rough because my campus told us to stay secluded, and not go to class for 10 days! That's a long time to miss out on lectures! And I live in the dorms so it was hard to stay secluded because I neede...
on Friday
 

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Brooke Konopacki

What are some tips to consider when I visit a college campus? 13 Replies

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Brian Stutz

Time Management 5 Replies

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Emily Dietrich

If I had to bring one thing to my residence hall room it would be.... 5 Replies

Started by Emily Dietrich. Last reply by Renee Vrana Nov 20.

Caitlin Fitzgerald

Being Sick away from home 8 Replies

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Austin MacKenzie Haynes

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