Bensalam
The best advise would be to plan ahead and do not procrastinate in school. as a student, one must understand that they are at school for a good cause, and that cause is to further educate themselves. therfore you must establish a good foundation for your self and that begins with you.
Natasha
Finding the right college for you is all about knowing how you learn. If one does better hands-on or in a disscussion class, then a smaller school would fit best. But if one does better in lecture classrooms and learning on one's own, then a larger school population would be best. But college is all about being yourself and finding what fits best for you. Visit as many schools as possible, then choose what fits your personality.
Melissa
I'm not that big into school, so to me it doesn't matter where you go as long as you are getting your classes finished. The first two years I recommend staying at your local school so that you can save money to go somewhere more exciting your junior year. There is no point in blowing the money when the core classes are pretty much the same anywhere!
Rachelle
I would do plenty of research, and go to the colleges, meet your potential professors and walk through a normal day schedule for your major BEFORE your final decision. Find out about the local activities and research associations and such pertaining to your hobbies and extra curricular activities. Find out about climate at your location, and decide if it suits your needs. Finding the right college can make or break your sanity come finals week.
Karl
You should have an idea of what you want to do before starting, so you don't take classes that are not needed.
Marina
Quite honestly, too much weight is put on finding the "right college" and making the most of the college experience. Being from a small town in the middle of Alaska, all of my friends wanted to get out of here as soon as possible- without even considering just staying at home and going to UAF. However, I stuck it out up here and couldn't be happier. College is all about just figuring yourself out, and you are going to do that no matter where you are. Speak up in class, do your homework, study, but don't get too caught up in that. If you don't know anybody, get involved with Residence Life activities... or just randomly talk to someone in the elevator. You'll be surprised how similar everyone's else's situation is and how easy it is to meet new people if you just offer a friendly face. My advice to parents- don't worry about your kid, they'll be fine. The most advice I can dispense to any student is to be open, to not stress, and to have a great time all whilst not worrying if they are or not!
Adrienne
You want to look for the college that fits into all your personal requirements. Eduactional opportunities, iving arrangements, cost, and life experience are some of the aspects I looked into when I chose my university. Any college can be a party college or a hard-working-study college. What matters is what YOU make it. How you do in college depends on your attitude towards it. Expect to succeed and you will.
Reuben
Find a college that ballances both quality of education and affordability. I would recomend to everyone to do at least their first year at a cheap in state school to get the crap (nationally transferable) classes out of the way, and then transfer to a school with a solid program in whatever your major is.
Alexander
I would look all over, go to the colleges you're interested in, and take the tour. If you don't like what you see, then dont go. If the campus isn't visually stimulating, you may not like it. Get a place that reminds you of home, and also has alot of school activities, and sports. Get involved. Make Friends, HAVE FUN!
Mitsunaga
Definitely visit the campus and ask questions of the professors in the fields of study in which you have interest.