Laura
I would just tell them to appreciate the oppurtunity to expand your knowledge. Not everyone can afford to take that next step and get the college experience. It is something that should be taken seriously and appreciated. The college experience is not partying, it is learning.
Pearline
As a parent my self I would like to tell parents / students who are interesting in finding the right college to look for the diversity in the school population. In addition, make sure the college not only strive for academic excellence in student who are highly motivated but also try and help those who need some motivation. College is a big step for everyone regardless of their background. As a mother of three, going back to college at 38 was not easy, however, the patients and understanding of the faculty was most helpful in facilitate me to excel. This fall I will graduate with my bachelor and move on to graduate school in the spring.
khristian
Put all your effort into schoolwork, but don't forget to have fun too.
Jenny
Dreams can come true, they have for me. It has not been easy, but my dreams for being a college graduate will become true shortly, and I owe that to hard work and perseverance. I also feel that a key point to succeed is to do what you love. I aboslutely love science and this particular college has a great pre-med program taught by doctors in their specific fields, guaranteeing that I am getting the best education out there. Choosing a place that offers great quality professors in a field that the student loves is a key factor to make the student want to strive for their best and reach every goal.
Hailey
Let the choice of college be your own, do not let it be influenced by your friends and family. Look at many different schools and choose the one you feel is right for you. Also learn you limitations fast. So many people are unsuccessful because they have too much fun. Fun I a neseccary part of college, we all need stress relievers, just be careful.
GO TO CLASS!
Lauren
Parents and students should intensively research universities and their pros and cons. It is imortant to find a college that offers the programs that the student wants to study. Things that you should focus on are tuition and other expences, but also campus visits in order to get a feel for life at the university. Details like wether or not the student would like to participate in extra-ciricular activities or study abroad or athletic programs are equally important.
In oder to make the best of your college experience the student should become involved because college is what you make of it. If you don't participate in any school activities then you are bound to feel home sick or board and overall unhappy. If you enjoy foreign language clubs or intramurals it is important to join them. The experiences will help you to make friends and relate to people who have the same interests as you do.
Laura
Education is the most important aspect of anyone's life. A lot of thought is to be put when choosing an university, depending on what the future universitary student interests' are, different schools may look more appealing. I haven't lived on campus but for what I've heard, It is better to stay in the quietness of home. I would also tell students that partying can be done later in life instead of going out everyday and lowering the GPA. You only get one shot in life and you want to take advantage of those little opportunities life throws at us!
Arlene
The ultimate goal of college is to get the best education possible. In order to assure this, you should really look into the school's course catalog and ask questions about course offerings and how many students finish on time. It is also helpful to talk to people who are current stduents at the college you're looking into. Admissions offices are just recruiters, watch out for their sales pitches and talk to people who actually experience the school in the way that you will.
Anthony
the first thing to consider when choosing the right college for you is to research on which schools provide the most education and are noted to be the best schools for the area of degree that you might be seeking. Make sure you are able to afford the college you are applying for so you dont have to work so much to pay tution and concentrate more on your studies and sociel life. If you want to get the most out of your experirnce in school get involve in the campus activities play intermural sports, join clubs etc.. do anything to go out there and meet people.
Mark
The advice I would give parents and /or students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience would be to find a college that offers many opportunities and that no matter where you attend, to focus on each experience instead of the goal of graduating to start a career.
The college experience is a journey to find yourself by learning about your passions and how they fit into your future. If a college does not offer a variety of educational and other options, you may not have the experiences which lead you to a true personalized education.
It?s easy to think of going to college as a means to an end but, the best pieces of advice I can give is ?Seize the moment?, pay attention, and be present. If you go into the experience with an open mind, you will allow yourself to grow to your potential.
So, as you can see, I truly believe the best advice to parent and students about finding the right college and making the most out of the college experience is to not limit yourself and go into it with ?Eyes wide open!?