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I would tell myself that reading and comprehending is the most important aspect of learning. It is very important to keep up with assignments and to maintain focus on your goals. Do not let yourself get caught up in the pressures of college life. Also, I would tell myself to put myself out there and be willing to meet new people who are different from myself. After enrolling and attending classes at IUPUI, I have made many new friends who have helped me out and taught me a lot.

I would say to get a lot of information on a specific college that their child is interested in. Make college visits and talk to the students who live or attend the campus.

My advice would be, finding the right college is very important and it?s something that will affect you child forever. Make sure you actually visit as many Universities as you can, so you can personally see where your child will spend the next few years of his/her life. It?s also very important to talk to the councilors and advisors at each University to make sure everything is to your liking. What your child will major in is also key towards which college he/she must choose, so make sure to ask about their programs. If your child is undecided on what he/she will major in, then make sure to check out what each college offers and make sure it?s the right major for your child. The most important factor in deciding the right University/College for your child is to make sure your child loves the college that he/she will be attending.

To all prospective students who are searching for the right college and striving to create a great college experience, I have two words for you: Explore everything! I don?t just mean the prominent differences between colleges; rather I think that it is important to look as deeply as you can. As you continue this in-depth exploration, you will find what truly piques your interest and you will discover the small things that will really make a difference in your college experience. Looking back, I wish that I had explored things such as whether my college had a marching band or a gymnastics team; because although I have had a great college experience thus far, I would love to have enriched it with opportunities like those. The more you discover about a university before committing, the more satisfied you will be with your total college experience. I truly believe that your college years can be the best years of your life, so why not spend just a little extra time making the most of it?

The advice I would give the parents and the student is to first of all is to already have an idea of what the student is interest in and loves to do, because if the student already has an idea of what he wants to do he can start by going to his counselor to inform himself of what colleges offers the areas of study he is interested in. Then the next thing to do would be is to visit the campus of the schools the student is interested in so he can get all the information he needs, from class size to financial aid, and if possible also talk to some students who have the same interests. Also I would recommend to apply to more then one school to better the chances to get accepted. And for the making the most of the college experience would be to join an organization or fraternity/sorority, because that?s a great opportunity to meet new people and start new friendships and interact with people who share the same interests.

To the students who are beginning to search for the school in which they want to focus on their selected major., I strongly advise the students to research into their major and apply to the schools that offer the affiliated courses in accordance to their education. The students should not be concerned about whether the school is social and involved the greek life. There will definitely opportunities to be social at any school you choose. To enjoy your college experience, I recommend students to be involved in their desired major. This is the time in which you are learning about your major and your future career. Please use your time in accordance to the amount of courses you are taking. And most importantly, education is crucial to your growth into the real world.

Make a list of all the things you want out of a campus include academics, scenerly , location and then visit the campuses you like and see how many of the things on your list they have. Talk to students that go there and see what they think. Don't give up the right school is out there you just have to find and if you can't find a perfect one make the best out of which ever one you pick.

Visit the college more than once and visit more than one college. Talk to advisors and students before hand. :)

The best advice is to not underestimate what you are getting into. On the other side of the coin, don't be scared because anybody can succeed if they try hard enough. Procrastinating is the most common problem but starting an assignment or paper right after it's assigned is the best thing to do. Time management is crucial so giving yourself enough time do the assignments thoughfully will let your professors know you are committed. Teachers are patient so be patient with them and if you don't understand something, just ask. This isn't for every teacher in the world, but I've never had a problem if I'm just honest. Showing up for class is simple and will usually, automatically get you a passing grade. Don't spend money frivolously but take plently of time to relax. Doing a little extra research and extra credit always helps and the professors look for that in a good student. College is all about the big picture- where you want to head in life and where you want the education to take you; so do this for yourself.

My biggest piece of advice for future college students is to not obsess about the "right" college too much. Wherever you end up, there will be good things, and there will be bad things; there is no such thing as the perfect college. Make sure that the places to which you apply have the major or fields of study you're looking for, have people you might like to hang out with, and are within your budget. Find a school that feels right, and go for it! To parents, I would say something along the same lines: stop pushing so hard! I know you want what's best for your child, but college should be a wholistic experience, not something that is just about finding a high-paying job in a few years. Give your kids the freedom to make choices based not only on academics but also on area attractions, social life, extracurriculars - whatever. Not every successful person in America came from an Ivy League school, so just step back and let your son or daughter enjoy the ride.