Amanda
Finding a college is an important decison in the students' lives as well as the family of those students. I would say to follow one's heart in the decision making progress. Find a school that you fall in love with, that you feel comfortable in, and that somewhat reminds you of home. A campus is more than what the classrooms look like or what the scenary is. A campus includes the people, faculty, staff, and spirit of the entire place. Make sure that you visit a campus before making any final decisions, because you can really tell a lot by that visit. Do some research and make sure that the school will provide you with quality learning in the field that you think you may go into. Don't be afraid to ask questions because this college will be where you spend four or more years of your life. This is a time of extreme growth, maturity, and finding one's identity. Embrace these years, and find a school that you are passionate about. Follow your heart, and everything will fall into place.
Rachel
I would suggest that students look into speaking to the alumni of the school to see how they felt about their college experience. The entire reason I went to Trinity is because of word of mouth. The best way to learn about a school is to speak to the students. Everything I was told is everything that I am experiencing. It was such a wonderful experience and a perfect fit for me. Once you start attending college, make sure you study hard and do your work. Make sure you focus on school and not hanging out with your friends. School is not about partying. You should want to be the best you can be. The best friend is one that will study with you. It is great to have a study buddy. If you are studying with someoney, they you feel as though you are hanging out and seeing you friends even though it is school related. I wish I would have went to college at an earlier age. Therefore, I would suggest to begin college as soon as you can. Do the best you can because it has a great deal with your future job.
Kourtney
think about your future, what you want to do, where you want to go, and make sure you can get there at the college that you pick
Eric
In order to find the right college and make the most of your college experience, first identify what it is that you are looking for in college. A school with 1500 students is perfect for someone who wants personalized classes and one-on-one contact with professors. Don't go to a small school if you just want to "blend it" and "float by" and don't go to a university if you want personal relationahips with classmates and professors.
Mike
It may be obvious to just go to a large school with lots of diversity, a good football team, and cheap tuition. However, if you want to make a difference in your school or you want a close one-on-one relationship with your professors, consider a small private school. A school like Trinity Christian College (around 2000 students) has a good share of available classes, but is still small enough to allow students to get involved in everything. Think about what's important to you as you enter college. Unless you're going to an Ivy League school, how notorious the school where you got your bachelor's degree isn't going to matter to employers. Christian schools will integrate devotions in the curriculum from time to time, which is great if you're a Christian, or if you're curious about religion. The bottom line is, depending on who you are, different schools are right for different people.
Franchesca
Pick a school that offers everything that you want and that you can easily fit in and also, i the right college where you can always go a teacher for help
Rachel
Keep up the hard work.
Ashley
The opinion of your friends and family is important when choosing a college, but it altimately comes down to where YOU feel comfortable, where YOU feel you can learn the best, and where YOU want to go.
Debra
In finding the right college, make sure you plan a visit to the campus and stay the night. You will really get a feel for what it is like. Make sure you have an idea of what you would like in your college experience and don't be afraid to ask questions. Make sure the college offers the exact degree that you are looking for and ask for more information about their program and what they offer so you can compare it to other colleges so you can get the most education for your money.