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If the students are leaving off to college just to get out of their house, think twice! College is tough and mom is not going to be there. Try to take as many courses back at your community college that will save you lots of money and won't mess up your gpa!!

I recommend looking at the campus first before attending. I recommend looking at how much it is going to cost and how small or big the classes are. I suggest that the student attending the college should figure out what kind of atmosphere they can adjust with. The student should feel right at home and feel eager to attend the school rather than homesick. The student should feel comfortable visting the campus. They should not have any regrets. The student should also look at what activities they can get involved with at school that way they can get there mind off of being homesick and socialoze with other students on the campus. the student should feel safe and comfortable while attending. This is how you find out what college is suitable for the student. It just depends on how they feel about the school.

The search for a college can definately prove to be time consuming and stressful but 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} worth it in the end. The more you really dig and look at every resource you can find about each college the more you will feel comfortable. Remember your always going to have those jitters and hesitations about each college, thats normal. You are making a decision regarding the next 2-4 years, possibly more, years of your life. You want a school that will provide you with a strong program for your major. When I was searching for a college for me it came down to 2 schools; same quality of degree program, almost same distance from home, same social atmosphere. The kicker for me was the campus. I ended up picking the campus that I felt was as close to home as i could get. My campus is covered in parks and soothing outdoor environments that I truly have found comforting in certain times. One other major rule, do not go to a school to follow a high school best friend/boyfriend/girlfriend/anything. High school is over and this is a time to rely on yourself and venture out.

Go ahead and apply to the colleges you liked, but when you get accepted, look at them a little more, then choose the perfect one. Look into the ones you liked the most. Look financially, look at what they offer, and then take a look at the campus. Don't choose the one that, from a far, seemed like the perfect place to go. DON'T go somewhere because someone else told you it would be good. GO SOMEWHERE YOU WANT TO GO!

I would advice the parents and students to choose a college that is located in a safe and friendly environment. Finding the right college can be difficult, therefore I advice the parents and student to visit the college and make sure that the school offers the major that the student is interested in. It is important that the student and parents choose a school that has a good educational background and highly qualified teachers. It is also important for them to choose a college that is filled with friendly students that are just as eager to learn and make something of themselves as the student is. In order to make the most of the college experience it is crucial that the student is comfortable with the environment of the college. It is also important that the student attend the college with an open and eager to learn mind. Another way to make the most of the college experience is to get involved with the campus activities and join organizations to allow themselves to make a great deal of new, and hopefully long life friends.

Don't settle for less make sure if u want that school to be your school go for it.

Keep an open mind, always give it your best, and don't be afraid of others judging you.

One of the first decisions that should be made is whether a student wants to go to college far away or close to home. I know of several students who live far from home, yet they go home every chance possible. My college is not in a big city, which is okay for me but others do have a problem with it. Another point to consider is if the college of choice is affordable for your income. Making sure that the college offers the programs that you're interested in is very important. It is also important to find out what type of resources a college offers. The key to making the most of a college experience is to get involved in some way, it could be through church, dorm activities, student organizations, or fraternities/sororities. I've found several friends through a bible study that I attend. I do not participate in my dorm's physical activities, but have gotten closer to people in my dorm thorugh other activities that have been offered. I propose getting out of the dorm room as much as possible, even if it means sitting in the dorm's lobby and doing some homework.

For students I would let them know that college is the best time of their lives and to enjoy every moment of it because after your done thats it you can never go back.

Selecting your path after high school is a crucial decision. When moving into a world away from family and structure you must have a clear plan with tools to help you reach your highest potential. It is important to write out academic, personal, and financial goals. Once you have developed goals you must articulate the tools you will need to reach your goals. Be open and willing to discuss these goals and tools often. You will need to discuss who is responsible for your specific tools and add a time frame to these goals. It is always okay to revise, edit, and add new goals to your plan. Dream big!