I'm a College of Natural Resources major in Resource Management: Environmental Ed/Interpretation and going for certification in Wetland Sciences. The professors at this school for any discipline are amazing! It's a small enough school that they take time to get to know you, and you build relationships with them so they can be used as references! The teachers understand that everyone is going for a different major and they know not everyone is good at every class. Very fair graders and willing to work with students needs. Plus, they offer all sorts of gym courses from rock climbing to tennis, badminton, taekwondo (which I volunteer and teach at the University! and in TKD Club!) and others like CPR, so even if you're not a fan of gym, you can find something for you!
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I love this college, it is laid back, people are very friendly and willing to get to know one another. The campus offers free entertainment every weekend that is totally free as long as you have your student ID. Plus there is Schmeeckle Reserve located on campus for those nature lovers! Which offers trails for hiking, walking, biking and skiing. There are SO many clubs here to choose from like lacrosse, rugby, taekwondo, paintball, archery and many, many more; those are just the few I am in! You will not find a dull moment on this campus.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
UW Stevens Point is great for its relative inexpensive tuition. Obviously its a four year college, so you do need to live on campus the first two years, but it is really fun when you take time to get to know people. Also, the tuition includes bus fares so you can ride the city buss for free just showing your student ID and its easy access to Walmart, Michaels, Game Stop, Best Buy, Target anywhere really! Plus, you get a Point Card, which has your meal plans on it, and Dawg/Food Dollars (for the C-Store on campus) and you can put Point Cash on it so you can eat at places like KFC, Taco Bell, Perkins and many others (not just food places) just with a swipe of your card. Plus, you use your Point Card to rent textbooks, which is included in tuition! It's nice not having to buy all your books and try and re-sell them later. There are also new released movies to watch at discounted rates in the Encore on campus, tickets are free with UWSP ID and only $3 without! Enjoy all the campus has to offer with comedians and hypnotists alike in the University Center for free as well. If you need a job, the website has all the opportunities on campus, I'm involved in Snow Crew which is a really nice job, early mornings but great pay and fun company. There are hundreds of jobs available just go to the Student Involvement and Employment Office and ask around.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Make sure you apply for scholarships the summer before freshman year! Look into your major for the school you want and see if there are incoming freshman scholarships. Pack light, you don't need your whole wardrobe if you're moving into the dorms, just bring basics, you can always get the rest later or at Christmas. Just remember the first few weeks will be hardest away from friends and loved ones, even if you don't think so, it will so be prepared for home-sickness and maybe bring something with you that will be a piece of home in your room. Don't forget to bring an open mind and also keep your door open! Also if you're interested in clubs, don't be afraid to get involved! It's very easy to get started in a club at any point in the semester; I joined Taekwondo Club freshman year, and have been teaching ever since! It's a great opportunity to meet hundreds of people and teach everyday, plus if you take on leadership roles you get very good at public speaking, especially if you're like me and teach to hundreds of students a day! Good luck with your college plans and I hope to see you at UWSP soon!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
UWSP is great for all types of students, whether you are the artsy, theater type who lives a charismatic life or the outdoorsy person who wants to hunt and fish, there's something here for everyone. There are hundreds of clubs and student organizations that you will hear about in the first weeks of classes and throughout your adventures in college but it is up to you to try a few and see what you like, it might take a while, but if you look there is always something new and exciting to take part in.
I'm a College of Natural Resources major in Resource Management: Environmental Ed/Interpretation and going for certification in Wetland Sciences. The professors at this school for any discipline are amazing! It's a small enough school that they take time to get to know you, and you build relationships with them so they can be used as references! The teachers understand that everyone is going for a different major and they know not everyone is good at every class. Very fair graders and willing to work with students needs. Plus, they offer all sorts of gym courses from rock climbing to tennis, badminton, taekwondo (which I volunteer and teach at the University! and in TKD Club!) and others like CPR, so even if you're not a fan of gym, you can find something for you!
I love this college, it is laid back, people are very friendly and willing to get to know one another. The campus offers free entertainment every weekend that is totally free as long as you have your student ID. Plus there is Schmeeckle Reserve located on campus for those nature lovers! Which offers trails for hiking, walking, biking and skiing. There are SO many clubs here to choose from like lacrosse, rugby, taekwondo, paintball, archery and many, many more; those are just the few I am in! You will not find a dull moment on this campus.
UW Stevens Point is great for its relative inexpensive tuition. Obviously its a four year college, so you do need to live on campus the first two years, but it is really fun when you take time to get to know people. Also, the tuition includes bus fares so you can ride the city buss for free just showing your student ID and its easy access to Walmart, Michaels, Game Stop, Best Buy, Target anywhere really! Plus, you get a Point Card, which has your meal plans on it, and Dawg/Food Dollars (for the C-Store on campus) and you can put Point Cash on it so you can eat at places like KFC, Taco Bell, Perkins and many others (not just food places) just with a swipe of your card. Plus, you use your Point Card to rent textbooks, which is included in tuition! It's nice not having to buy all your books and try and re-sell them later. There are also new released movies to watch at discounted rates in the Encore on campus, tickets are free with UWSP ID and only $3 without! Enjoy all the campus has to offer with comedians and hypnotists alike in the University Center for free as well. If you need a job, the website has all the opportunities on campus, I'm involved in Snow Crew which is a really nice job, early mornings but great pay and fun company. There are hundreds of jobs available just go to the Student Involvement and Employment Office and ask around.
Make sure you apply for scholarships the summer before freshman year! Look into your major for the school you want and see if there are incoming freshman scholarships. Pack light, you don't need your whole wardrobe if you're moving into the dorms, just bring basics, you can always get the rest later or at Christmas. Just remember the first few weeks will be hardest away from friends and loved ones, even if you don't think so, it will so be prepared for home-sickness and maybe bring something with you that will be a piece of home in your room. Don't forget to bring an open mind and also keep your door open! Also if you're interested in clubs, don't be afraid to get involved! It's very easy to get started in a club at any point in the semester; I joined Taekwondo Club freshman year, and have been teaching ever since! It's a great opportunity to meet hundreds of people and teach everyday, plus if you take on leadership roles you get very good at public speaking, especially if you're like me and teach to hundreds of students a day! Good luck with your college plans and I hope to see you at UWSP soon!
UWSP is great for all types of students, whether you are the artsy, theater type who lives a charismatic life or the outdoorsy person who wants to hunt and fish, there's something here for everyone. There are hundreds of clubs and student organizations that you will hear about in the first weeks of classes and throughout your adventures in college but it is up to you to try a few and see what you like, it might take a while, but if you look there is always something new and exciting to take part in.