Elly
The advice that I would give to someone looking for a college is to do your research online and ask around about the university. Looks may be deceiving and you need to make sure that you know what you want to do and what you are willing to sacrifce to get where you're going. As far as making the most of the college experience, don't get tied down with any one thing. Truly experience college. Do new things that you wouldn't normally do and enjoy yourself.
Spencer
Do your best and do not throw away the first opportunity to make a first impression, do your best and complete the work required. Always remember if one is a athlete, that they are student athletes , students first.
Michael
The advice that I would give to parents or students about finding the right college, is to make sure it is the right fit for you personally and academically. Also participate and join an organization on campus, whether it is a club or an organization. Being active also helps in keeping your gpa up provided you manage your time wisely. Being active will also help in wanting to stay at the college.
Lesley
Pick a school that fits your personality. Not all schools are the same and not all school offer the same social expereinces.
Megan
When looking for the appropriate college for yourself don't take the opinion of anyone else in mind: go explore the college, talk to some current students and make your own opinion of the college so you can make the best decision for you. Make sure the college is located in the kind of surroundings (city/rural) that you like are okay with exploring. Try going out of your comfort zone.; find a place that is different from what you're accoustomed to and enjoy the alternative life you get to lead for a few years. It doesn't matter where you high school friends go to school or your boyfriend, what's most important is you get the education you need and deserve to be successful in life. Also, though you may not know what you want to do for the rest of your life, look at the majors available at the colleges you're applying to and make sure a few sound at least interesting. Advice for parents: it's not your choice, be supportive of your child's decision, emotionally and financially: they'll need it in the coming years. Be the best rock you can be.
Derek
Cost, make sure the size is not too big, it gives you more opportunity to get involved and gives teachers more time for individual face to face help for students.
Staci
Be sure that you want to attend College and know if you want a small or big college, that is going to help your education.
Hope
College is much more than academics. Look for a school that not only fulfills your academic needs but your social needs as well. Where the college is located is important. It is important to make sure that the surrounding area of the college fits your personality and needs. Make sure that the area around the college offers the social organizations you are looking for. For example if you are a dancer than you are going to want to make sure that there are people and places that support dancing. College is not just about learning the material in class, it is about finding yourself. College is about finding out what you want, not what someone else wants for you. However, I would caution any college student, new or old, not to forget their roots. Whether we like it or not, our history really affects who we are and who we become, for the good and for the bad. The best advice that I could give to a student is to relax, it is possible to balance a study life and social life.