Katherine
This is the time of greatest change. All expectations of who you are and what you want will be redefined and examined. The things you learn will cause you to question what you're made of, and how much control you have in how to make yourself anything better. You do have control. Pick a college that allows for that change, that will let you explore and learn in a safe and comfortable environment. Find a school that serves it's undergraduates, and takes them seriously. Take advantage of everything that comes your way, but do not feel helpless or worthless when you can't do everything. Learn to be selective. Be grateful enough to enjoy living, and restless enough to inspire change. There is nothing wrong with counseling, and if it's free, just go. The dragons that hid over the years rear their fierce heads during dark hours in College. It's alright to fight them with sword and sheild, but it's perfectly natural to call in for back up as well. Everyone will tell you this will be the best time of your life. It's your choice to make it the beginning of the best.
Meliame
Make sure that you pick a college that has offers your major.
Danielle
The best advice I would give would be to enjoy yourself wherever you end up going. It is a wonderful blessing to be able to go to college, so have fun! Be sure to get involved in clubs and activities that interest you; it'll help you find other people who share you same interests but it will help you develop skills in that (those) areas as well. Be sure to study hard as well because it will help make the college experience even better when you know you are doing well in your classes and learning all that you can!
Meghan
Pick one that fits in your goals in life. Find one that fits your personality and that you can get a long with the teachers and students. Go for the right reasons. Don't worry about prestige or something, because if you don't really care about that and you go to a prestigous college, you are not going to like your experience. Go where you think is best for you.
Jay
Find a place where you can excel-- where you feel comfortable and can focus on your studies. Then major in what you love, but minor in business.
Emma
College. The word may strike terror and excitement into the hearts of parents and children alike. But you can do it! Regardless of campus size, surrounding environment, financial aid, or any other ?factor? that may arise in choosing the right school, the most important quality a school can provide an environment where you can thrive. Choose a school with a program that welcomes new students; where faculty are open and friendly but intellectually stimulating?choose a school where you can feel comfortable.
?A chacun ses go?ts.? This traditional French saying?to each his (or her) own taste?holds true when picking the right university. Find a school with a nontraditional curriculum or a wide variety of major options if that suits you. Each student is different? the good news is that there are universities to match everyone. If you love sports, pick a school with a competitive program; if you love the arts, pick a college renowned for fine performances. Pick a school you love. Find students with similar interests?check the clubs available?find activities that you would enjoy.
There is a place for you, where you will belong. Go find it--and live your dreams!
Amber
Think about what you want out of your future, don't always live in the moment.
Janae
Finding the right college for you requires you to be self-aware. Know what you need to thrive. Do you need a small, personal environment? Do you need nature? Do you need a large population or a big city? Will you need to be around others with similar values? Do your research and take into account the environmental, academic, and social aspects of a school to see where you can succeed and be challenged at the same time.
Students: Take action! Take responsibility! So many students respond in surveys that they feel they missed out on so much in their college experience. They wish they had taken charge of their learning, taken initiative in talking to professors, or taken advantage of activities on campus. Too many just let the experience pass by and are so involved in the moment that they forget why they are at school--to learn! To grow! To have fun! Find the right place for you, and take full advantage of all of its opportunities. Seize the day.
Lisa
Choosing the right college really depends on what you want get out of your college experience. When you know what you want is becomes easier to decide where you should go. For most people college is much more than simply going to school. It is creating a life for yourseld and becoming who you want to be in your life. When choosing a college it is important to think about the things you want in the future and to think about how the colleges you are considering will help you achieve these goals. When actually attending the college of your choice you can make you college experience into what you want it to be. Of course going to class is important but it is not the only reason to go to college and one should never let their schooling get in the way of their education. By choosing a school that's right for you and by finding the things that make you happy, college can be one of the best experiences of your life.
Cortney
Find a college that suits your need, and that you are excited to go to. It is no use to find one that is too social, or too secluded. Students need balence, It is important to look for finacial aid, the type professor the college has. Also see if they have the type of majors you are interested in. Make sure that it is a school that you want. As a student, if you are not going to like it, then you are not going to be motivated to do your best and to work hard. Don't just consider where your friends are going, or which campus looks the coolest. Don't go to the one that has the best food. Pick the one that is right for you. Do your research, and stick to your dreams.