Chalres
Look at all universities you even think you may be interested in. Look at all different sizes of universities as well. Don't get caught up in the "party schools" life because that will only hurt you later on in life. Don't ever forget that even though you may live away from home, you are still at school and need to put your classes first. But mainly, don't forget to have fun. Make the most of it. They say these are the best years of your life.
Gina
Look for a college that best suits your personality, but still challenges your knowledge daily.
Lashea
Work hard and focus. Go to class and pay attention.
Joseph
Really do your research on what school is best for you. Look into all of the different programs being offered and what fits you best. Don't just go somewhere because you got accepted or because you have a friend that has got accepted there. Do what's best for you!
Destiny
Have an idea of what you would like to major in before starting your classes. Sit down and find someone that has been through the program. This helps eliminate classes that you really do not need.
Ashley
In order to find the right campus to attend you need to tour/ visit the campus. You will get a feel for the environment where you might spend the next four years. Once you select a college you should live on campus in a dorm. This helps you meet new people and you find life-long friendships in your roommates. before starting your first day of class, walk to each of your classes so that you are not confused and late on the first day of classes. Once you are settled in to your room and are getting into the routine of your classes, you should apply for an on campus job. The reason that I suggest and on campus job over an off campus job is simple. On campus you not only interact with the people you work with, you interact with the whole campus! This is a great thing. At Kent State University many foreign students work on campus. You will open your mind more to different cultures and possibly learn new languages! There are many ways to make the most of your college experience. My advice is get involed with everything positive on campus that you can!
Steve
Picking the right college needs to be a personal experience. Just because a bunch of your high school friends are going to a certain place, doesn't mean that school is right for you. By visiting campuses and talking to current students you can find a school that makes you feel comfortable. If you feel out of place at a college, your are less apt to want to go to class and get involved which could end up hurting your future forever really.
Once you have found that perfect fit, GET INVOLVED! You can learn all the information in the world during class, but that doesn't mean anything if you do not know how to apply it. On campus organizations give you the ability to showcase your knowledge and abilities to your professors and professionals in the community as well. Thousands of young adults get their collegiate degrees every year, but the ones who already have a little bit of real-life experience are the ones who are going to excel. Get your name and face out there as soon as possible and don't be shy. You never know who you are going to meet next.
Jessica
When looking for the right college, it is important to know what you want. When i chose to go to Kent state it was my freshman year of high school. We had a job fair and the speaker for graphic design had stated how his company really took special notice in students from Kent State. So that is what i did, my first choice senior year was Kent. I am very happy with my decision, i feel at home at this school. I enjoy all of my classes and my teachers are all willing to teach us everything they know. It is the perfect environment for me to learn and get the college experience i was hopping for.
Daniel
I believe that the best way to find a college is to visit it. I had chosen another school to attend and I visited it. I did not have a good feeling about it when I was there. When I visited Kent State, I knew as soon as I stepped out of the car that this school was for me. Looking at the academics is also one of the most important things. Make sure that the school has the program that you would like to go into. Check if they are accredited or nationaly known. Picking the right college is one of the hardest things that a student/parent can do at this point in their lives, but once you see the campus and do your research, you will know that your choice was the right one.