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To be prepared for a complete culture shock. I have to train in all sorts of environment conditions. Learn how to do physical training when I'm sick, in cold weather, and exercises when I'm done eating. Definitely break in military boots ahead of time. Go running on hills and rocky terrain. Be prepared for mental and physical stress, and my body to be sore everyday. Learn how to eat really fast. Use a watch, it will my best friend. Learn how to change really fast, in and out different uniforms. Learn how to stay awake and be sleep deprived. Get used to limited external communication, because as a freshmen you only have one phone call a week. Bascially, be prepared for anything out of the ordinary! Even though life as a freshmen is very secluded, challenging, and restricted; just remember everyone else is doing it too, and at the end everything is well worth it ! You end up having friends for life that will have your back for anything, and you end up having great military stories!

Do everything you can. Don't let anyone stop you.

Do not look for a school that is known for partying and drinking. It is really hard to concentrate when there are constant parties. Also, look for a school that has a good alumni network, because in the long run you would always have a back-up plan. Visit the school web sites often and see how many updates in the schools events there are. This would tell you that the school spends quality time in trying to inform all visitors about the events taken place. The last thing to look for in the right college is, of course, the education. Look for a school that offers the major desired and a good internship program.

Advice? Well for starters, I would do a simple college search. With this search type in the information about a school that means the most to you: location, majors, sports, etc. Once you have created a list of school that you seem to be interested it, check them out! Go to their websites, see what they have to offer, compare them with other schools and narrow your list down to three, four, or even five schools. This next step is the most important; VISIT THEM! Call the school up and scheduel an on campus visit, tour, and interview with the head professor of your desired major. Find out what they offer in terms of financial aid, scholarships, extra help, even extra credit. Once you have visited the schools that made you list, choose at least three of them that you realy want to go to, and send them applications. Yes I said three. If you are sending to only one school, whats going to happen if you didn't get accepted and all the other application deadlines have gone by? Once you have been accepted and made the final decision, start networking. Find other students and start making friends!

College is what you make it. When you're looking for a school, look aggressively. Don't think that you can't get to that school just because of the price tag. Most schools give out additional scholarships and grants at the end of your freshman year depending on your GPA. Pick a place that you absolutely love, and can see yourself being happy there. Don't be pressured to go somewhere that you won't be happy at. When you decide where you're going, go there! Don't be afraid if you're going far away from home or that you won't know anyone. That's what college is about. Get involved on campus, playing a sport or joining a club is a great way to meet new people. Try new things. If you need help, ask for it. People will help you if you just go and ask for it. School work above all. You're paying for an education, that should be your main focus. Study groups will help you tremendously. Remember to call home every once and a while, it will keep you sane and let your parents know that you're okay.

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Go to diffrent college and see what you want from a college.

dont give up

College visits and overnight stays are the most improtant part of the decision process, get a sense of how the classes are, what the student life is like, and what kind of activities offered on campus. Once you have made your choice organize your class schedule to balance classes evenly through the week, it will make getting all your work done easier. join as many clubs and teams as possible, get involved in everything. Don't be afraid to try something new. To get a good college experience you actually have to go out and experience it. But don't forget that you are there for an education as well.

Make sure you find the right fit. Make sure you can see your self there for a long time, and don't listen to others opinions when going to choose your college, because it is YOUR college choice.