Kyle
I think that you need to look at a college that best suits you. Not what best suits your friends or family . Look at what a college has to offer academicaly, athletically, and for extra-curriculars. Most importantly, think about what you want out of college and try to network with as many people as possible. I have made tons of friends since I have been at Purdue, and they are the people that I will most likely be friends with for the rest of my life. Also go to class, but make sure you balance your life between schoolwork and your social activities. And have a blast! I honestly think that these are the best four years of your life.
Kindra
When finding the right college, I would say pick a college that's in-state - - they're cheaper. I would say go to a public school vs a private school because there's a greater diversity of people. Go to a college that has a lot of clubs available and a lot of resources available whenever you need help or have questions. As people that have been or go to the school you're considering if you're not quite sure about it. Make sure it's a safe environment and that have they a emergency notification system that they test from time to time. Look up the school's policy of having cars on campus - freshman at Purdue aren't allowed to have cars unless they live or work off-campus. Parents - when buying your kid's books, let them look for them. They most likely know what they're doing more than you do. And parents, please relax. There's nothing more nerve-racking for a student then having their parent's worry. Most importantly students - remember to have fun. Academics isn't everything. You gotta find that balance. If you do that, college will be a blast!!
Veronica
For students and parents reading this, remember to always choose the lifestyle you want. As a student at Purdue University, I have realized that being an independent student and remembering that home is just a call away, makes things easier to explore the different activities on-campus and to embrace the opportunity of receiving the priviliege to attend a four-year university. In any event, to the parents and students, choosing the right college it is very important and significant to the student, but also very important for the parents to trust in their student as well. Also, students that leave from home and attend school elsewhere are actually giving there parents the opportunity to trust in them and to notify them that they are safe from harm and they are being advantageous young adults. Overall to all the students and parents reading this, understand that attending a four-year university is a mire depiction of a dream that is golden and very rare. The both of you must understand the opportunity awaiting you and you must not stop at anything (e.g., tuition troubles, no money, or transportation). Understand that this is the dream our founding fathers strived for.