Jilleen
I would advise students to fully research their colleges and its surroundings. Does it fit their needs and wants? Once they've chosen I'd tell them to get involved in extra-curricular activities or volunteering if you have the time and ability to. I firmly believe in the saying that you are more apt to regret the things you didn't do than you did. I also believe they should study abroad. I just got back from a semester at sea and it floored all five of my senses and perspectives into full speed. I learned even if they need to pay for college on their own, like myself, they are lucky to have the option of college. After they find the right fit, they need to remember to stay appreciative to have the opportunity to learn and discover what some may never have the chance to. College years fly by, stay smart, involved and aware academically and socially. Don't forget to enjoy every single moment.
Jessica
Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions of your life, so make sure you spend adequite time viewing as many school as you can. Ask around and see how other students like the school (this is the only real way to find out how students like it, oreintation leaders/ tour guides are paid to tell you that it's a great school). It's so important to GET INVOLVED!! Play a varsity sport, if you're "not good enough", play an intramural or club sport. Join a fraternity or sorority, they're not like they are on TV! Join a community service club, become a tutor, anything!
Kelly
Depends on the questions they have.
brian
spend some time and think about what you are really looking for...
Meaghan
Location is so important, finding a college that is close to home, or an escape from home can help with the focus on school and your advancement in life. Also, stay away from the urge to party and stay out late during your first freshman semester. It sounds like a given, but finding a balance between social life and school responsibility is difficult to do.
Andrew
I would tell them to go look at all of the choices they had in mind. Also to talk to some of the kids on campus to try and findout what its like around the school during breaks. And while in college relax be yourself and try to make friends with everyone not just people who are like yourself.
nicholas
When it comes to finding the school that's right for you my advice is to visit schools and talk to the kids one on one away from groups and teachers. That's when you can find out the little in and outs of the school and what really goes on when you have spare time, need to study, how the sports team really are, and how the kids are. Every college is going to have people who tell you the college is the best and people that tell you it's the worst. You need to visit the school and talk to the students, the more the better. Once you talk to them you can put the pieces together yourself and figure out what the school is like. The truth is you never really know until you attend the school, but i have found that that is the best way to figure out whether a school is right for you or not.
Melissa
Get involved! start a club or join one..you will make so many friends!
Kimberlee
Know what size college you want. Some people are overwhelmed by how large some colleges are. Definitely keep price in mind also. Also consider how far you are willing to be from home, regardless of living at home or commuting. Some resident students don't want to be too far from home and some commuter students don't mind having a drive to school.
Devon
Go to as many campus visit as possible and ask any question you may have. Also even though you may not think youll get into a particular school apply anyways, it never hurts to try. Finally always have a backup plan.