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9 out of 10 people found this review useful.
Gao Kalia from Appleton, WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The professors here, really want to help you. They know how to teach in a fun way.
Am enjoying being here The people on campus are very friendly and welcoming. There's lots of things you can do that are on campus. When you do have questions, so many people are willing to help you. The Financial Aid and Bursar's office are so helpful when you have a problem.
Bang for the buck UWSP has lots of free events you can attend with you point card. There's also rental books rather than buying your books. A BIG PLUS! Everything else is fair price.
Tips for prospective students Start applying early for grants and scholarships and also acceptance. Always ask questions when you have the resources to.
Great for these types of students All kinds.
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5 out of 5 people found this review useful.
Oralia from Burr Ridge, IL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The classes are great for any kind of student whether you enjoy large lecture halls, or small sized classes. Every professor takes the time to get to know you on a professional manner and the school environment is safe and friendly.
Am enjoying being here In my few weeks living in the residence halls I have gathered many memorable experiences. I was fortunate enough to become involved in the Freshman Interest Group, FIG, for my first year. This was a huge positive for me because I came from out of state and FIG allowed me to meet new people that would be living in the same hall as I would be. Our FIG had numerous students that shared the same major, so we all had similar schedules. This was great because I quickly developed friendships and it allowed me to study with peers from my core classes such as Chemistry and Biology. There has yet to be any negatives while living in the residence halls because all the staff and CAs are professional and friendly.
Bang for the buck Point Cash and Food Dollars allow you to make purchases all over the campus for the things you need.
Tips for prospective students Try to always get involved in the hall, may it be through programs set up by government or by decorating the hall wings with decorations to show some spirit. Take advantage of all the study areas available to students and the computer lab access in the dorm halls, all which have helped me tremendously since the academic school year began.
Great for these types of students The numerous majors that are offered are great for anyone who is ambitious, creative, aspiring, hard-working, involved, responsible, and open-minded.
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3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Jacquleyn from Mondovi, WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The classes are small enough so you can get to know your teachers and ask for help on a one on one basis.
Am enjoying being here I am from a small town. I like that I can pretty much see the same people every day, but there are plenty of new people to meet on the campus!
Bang for the buck It's cheaper than other Universities like say UW-EC, and we are very well known for certain majors (wildlife, athletic training,etc.) so I would definitely check to see if we have your major.
Tips for prospective students I am going into my second semester here, and I have 30 credits. Take as many college credits as you can in high school! This will not only knock off time, but also they higher the credits the sooner you get to sign up for classes (giving you the better teachers)! Also, visit as many schools as you can, not only on a campus tour, but stay with some friends you know there to get the feel for it.
Great for these types of students Stevens Point is great for small town students, outdoors students, wellness students, but also for artsy students, and computer savvy students.
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Katie from Stevens Point, WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot 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!
Am enjoying being here 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.
Bang for the buck 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.
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!
Great for these types of students 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.
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
sarah from Milwaukee, WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot I am a first semester sophomore and I have learned a lot in the past year and a half. Being in a University allows me to learn a lot more in all areas and subjects. I am learning new information and I see how each subject intertwines with each other. I am not only learning in the classroom, but I am also learning how to live on my own, how to be more independent, and money mangement.
Am enjoying being here I love being here and living on my own. I love the small city and the atmosphere. Everyone here is very nice and helpful. I love having a nature preserve very close by, to take a run or walk.
Bang for the buck This Universtiy is average to low priced. It will be worth the money in the end.
Tips for prospective students I would say get to know your professors. This is a small university, so you can get to know your professors if you really wanted to. Also, take the time to look around you and notice the beauty of the outdoors.
Great for these types of students This is a good university for people who want a small, outdoorsy, relaxing, green, eco-friendly, and fun place to learn.
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Morgan from Stevens Point, WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot This University allows you to learn in more than just the classroom, there are hundreds of ways to get involved on campus, and everyone is incredibly friendly. This is my third year at this University, and I feel more at home here than in the town I grew up in. You will definitely be welcomed.
Am enjoying being here I have never felt more at home than on this campus, there's always something going on, despite Stevens Point being a smaller town. Everyone welcomes you as if they've known you always.
Bang for the buck This is the best University in the State for Arts, as well as the best in the Midwest for all Natural Resources programs. It is also the origin of the NWI, or the National Wellness Institute.
Tips for prospective students Don't be afraid to get involved, there will be something that you find works for you. Talk to other people in your dorm, or in the seat next to you, you never know, they may turn out to become your best friend.
Great for these types of students Outgoing, Naturalistic, athletic, Studious, Fun loving. basically everyone can find something that they will fall in love with on this campus.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Lauren from Suring, WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The university is extremely well set up and easy for students to get used to. It feel very comfortable and the atmosphere is excellent. There are some improvements that could be done such as the food services.
Tips for prospective students There is a wide variety of students enrolled here and they are all very friendly. Get involved with the university and make as many friends as possible.
Academic Rigor The professors are excellent and the university offers a wide range of courses.
Dorm Life The dorms offer everything they possibly could and give the students many options.
Food and Dining There is a range of food to choose from, but they seem to be very repetitive. The quality of food isn't as great as it could be.
What to do for fun There are tons of activities to get involved in such as sports teams and even playing volleyball on the courts outside the dorms. It is great!
Bang for the buck The price at UWSP is exceptional and you definitely get what you pay for and more.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There is always a block party during homecoming near campus that is very fun to attend.
Clubs and Activities There are so many options, they are endless.
Campus Safety Campus police are always on duty and there are various protective services that are provided.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Suzan from Menomonee Falls, WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences It is a beautiful campus with lots of room. It is geared towards science with lots of useful field work. Overall great and safe campus.
Tips for prospective students Get to know your teachers and explore all the opportunities that Steven's point has to offer.
Academic Rigor The academics are not that hard if you are willing to put the time in. However, some of the teachers in the general classes are rather boring.
Dorm Life Very fun, most people are relatively friendly here and it is super easy to make friends.
Food and Dining The food is could be better but it is not entirely horrible. There are many options and it is easy to find healthy thing to eat.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Brianna from Sturgeon Bay, WI
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences when visiting the campus i was taken back on all the different activities that someone could participate in. the people on campus to were very nice and were always willing to give a helping hand.
Academic Rigor when visiting the campus and talking to the professiors the class seemed very rigorous but fun.
Dorm Life when talking to students that lived on campus they said nothing but great review about living in the dorms.
Food and Dining on campus there is so many places for a student to eat. no one ever needs to worry about starving.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Leah from LA Valle, WI
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences i really love the campus! i know it will feel like home very fast!
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Megan from Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences the university os wisconsin-stevens point is a great school. there are many teachers who care about their students. the education recieved is outstanding; i feel like i will be ready for my career when i graduate.
Tips for prospective students take a walk around campus and see where the buildings are. they call the buildings by their initials, so it may be tricky to find your way around according to your schedule.
Academic Rigor teachers are always willing to help you with any questions you have. they all have office hours and are excited to see you when you come in to talk. i've noticed a lot of powerpoints and word documents for the style of lecture but there is a lot of hands on during labs as well.
Dorm Life i'm not sure, i didn't live in the dorms.
Food and Dining there are many cafes around the campus that students can use their campus card and cash as well.
What to do for fun the campus sends out email everyday for extra events going on around campus. there are a hand full of sand vollyball courts as well as a lake to run around.
Bang for the buck i think it is worth going to uwsp. it is in a smaller town so there is a little bit of less distractions going on, but at the same time there is still many activities to do in the spare time you may have.
Great for these types of students great for students who want to escape from big cities, but not be bored.
Clubs and Activities there are many activities on campus available to everyone at no cost, you name it they have it.
Campus Safety there are alarm buttons around campus that students can press if they are in danger and they notifiy the police who will be there within minutes.
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Ariana from Baraboo, WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences stevens point is a beautiful campus and is very environmentally conscious. it has a beautiful campus with a reserve and hiking trails right by the dorms. it is an amazing place if you are into natural resources and being around nature.
Tips for prospective students the first tip is to get involved as much as you can, join clubs and go to as many free events as you can. be social, try to meet new people, and talk to strangers. also go in for help if you need it, most professors want to help you.
Academic Rigor the classes are moderately difficult. as long as you do all of your work and readings you will do great. it is not difficult to succeed if you put in the work.
Dorm Life dorm life is a great experience here. there are always activities going on and you are encouraged to leave your door open and meet new people. this staff members are always nice and helpful.
Food and Dining stevens point has its own dinning service and they try to get most of their ingredients from local farms or stores. there is usually a variety and i enjoy the food. the only complaint i would have is that the hours of operation aren't always the best.
What to do for fun going downtown stevens point on a saturday is a nice change, there are a lot of cute shops and good places to eat. go into the nature reserve that's on campus, it's beautiful and a nice place to relieve stress. go to free concerts, a lot of the bands that play are good and it's free entertainment.
Bang for the buck uwsp has a text book rental system so you don't have to pay for your books which is a huge relief. it is also one of the cheapest schools in wisconsin but keeps the education at a high level. it is incredibly reasonably priced.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus the natural reserve on campus is something beautiful that you usually don't see at other universities. we have an eco dorm that runs mostly off of solar power.
Great for these types of students anyone who likes the outdoors, hunting, fishing, anyone who is interested in natural resources or ecology.
Clubs and Activities there are plenty of clubs and activities for people with many different interests.
Greek Life i am not involved in greek life. it doesn't seem to be a huge deal on campus but it would be a good way to meet people and be involved.
Campus Safety it is a smaller city and stevens point is one of the safest cities in wisconsin. there is always campus security around if there's ever an emergency.
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Daniel from Tomahawk, WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a great college to attend if you prefer a generally smaller sized campus. Class sizes tend to be smaller as a result which I find very beneficial. Additionally most professors are welcome to questions and will often meet outside of class to help when asked.
Tips for prospective students Be careful of bottleneck courses, which are courses that a large number of students are required to take to get a degree but only a limited number of classes are offered. These classes fill up very quickly and thus require students to be put on a waiting list. These waiting lists fill up very quickly so it is imperative that you get on the list as soon as the course fills up.
Academic Rigor The academic rigor at this college is about moderate plus in my opinion. Some classes are going to be more intensive than others. However the more intensive classes tend to be the 300 and 400 level courses which is to be expected.
Dorm Life The dorm life at UWSP is pretty good in my opinion. Within the dorm communities there are many programs put on by the community advisers which are beneficial to the residents. There are plenty of quiet places to study and a nice computer lab in each dorm.
Food and Dining The university has a student run dining service which has gained a lot of attention for being one of the best student run dining facilities in the state. The food is pretty good as well! Also there is quite a good variety among the different facilities.
What to do for fun There are many fields for playing football, soccer, baseball, and just about anything else. There are many athletic clubs such as the disc golf club. There are many parks to visit with many great fishing spots.
Bang for the buck For what you are paying for it would be next to impossible to receive a better education.
Great for these types of students Stevens Point is very well known for being the best college for natural resource majors in the country so it should come as no surprise that if your into natural resources you should go here.
Clubs and Activities Like i mentioned previously there is a disk golf club and they are very involved in the various courses in the portage county area. There are many other great clubs as well including ones relative to various majors.
Campus Safety There is a campus patrol and they are very friendly people. There are also many emergency beacons throughout the campus.
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Nicholas from Stevens Point, WI
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments Tips for prospective students Very good school. Biggest problem was the amount of General Degree Requirements the school has. You need to take A LOT of extra classes that aren't related to your major.
Great for these types of students Paper Sciences, Biology, Wildlife, Forestry, Performing Arts
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Lauren from Sun Prairie, WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
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Carmen from Racine, WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences UW - Steven's Point offers an excellent online Master's of Science program in Environmental Education and Interpretation. Teachers are from across the US, and are very dedicated to creating excellent courses. You will love this program!
Tips for prospective students Make a profile page. Be sure to talk to your fellow students on the discussion boards. You can learn a lot from them. Study hard and write carefully, and you will probably get an A!
Academic Rigor The courses are quite rigorous. You will grow a lot in them. They are designed so that you grow step by step in your understanding.
Dorm Life I do not know, as I am an online student. I do not live in Steven's Point.
Food and Dining I do not know, as I am an online student. I do not live in Steven's Point.
What to do for fun They have a student newsletter that will come to your email every day to tell you what you can do for fun. There are many performances and talks.
Bang for the buck This is a very amazing program that is inexpensive due to the fact that it is online.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus I do not know, as I am an online student. I do not live in Steven's Point.
Great for these types of students Students with a full time job, stay at home mothers, and full time students living with their parents for free can take this online degree program. Possibly nannies and people volunteering on organic farms in exchange for room and board could take this program.
Clubs and Activities I do not know, as I am an online student. I do not live in Steven's Point.
Greek Life I do not know, as I am an online student. I do not live in Steven's Point.
Campus Safety I do not know, as I am an online student. I do not live in Steven's Point.
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Tiffany from Springfield, MO
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The school is beautiful in more ways that one. It has a wonderful selection of courses to take. It has been a successful school for many students.
Tips for prospective students Do well in school and you will succeed.
Academic Rigor Putting yourself in a situation where you have to work even harder to excel.
Dorm Life It's a great way to get away from your parents and not have to worry about getting to and from school.
Food and Dining Eating is necessary for life so why not do it with out a penny out of pocket.
What to do for fun Sports, dancing, singing, speaking, movies, games, swimming, shopping, etc.
Bang for the buck Close to many places and has many attractions like a YMCA.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There is a Larping team that has weekly meetings.
Great for these types of students sporty types and book worms.
Clubs and Activities sports of every kind, academics clubs, etc.
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