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When you are looking for a college that best suits you, think about a few things before you start your search. Determine how far you'd like to go, whether it's close to home, far from home, or in between. Then think about the size of the school, are you comfortable with being in a lecture hall full of 300 people? After that you can limit your choices. Then the best thing you can do is visit the school! You'll know the second you set foot on campus if it is your dream school. When you are visiting, picture yourself as a student, if it feels right, it is! Once you are a student, the best way to make the most of your experience is to first of all, live on campus to make life long friends. Then be sure to focus on studies and get involved but still be able to go out and socialize. The friends you meet in college often become friends of a life time. Great grades, good friends, and a positive atmosphere make the most out of the college experience!

Finding the right college is all about what your gut feeling is when you take a tour. Look around for people you'd feel comfortable hanging out with, and make sure the educational aspect fits your needs. Can you see yourself thriving in that environment? Are there activities you'd be interested in that would provide networks for friendships? Finances are important in your decision, but don't let a low budget keep you from going somewhere that you know you'd love. The money will work itself out. Have fun, stay focused, and GO BEARCATS!

I would advise the parents and the student to visit the college. Walk around the campus (chaperoned and again unchaperoned) sit in a class for at least 15-20 minutes, stay overnight, talk to some current students (not preselected students), look at the course plan for your major, cosider a minor or a double major, check for prerequisites, check for advance placement testing, speak to college advisor and dean of college, ask about freshman social and study groups, check library days and hours, eat in the main dining facility, take a look at on and off campus housing, find a place a spiritual peace. And when it's all said and done, how comfortable were you with your entire experience? This is more important than college ranking and any of the other typical college "checklist". If you are uncomfortable in a place, you cannot learn.

Everyone goes through a stage in their life where they are trying to figure out who they are and what kind of community member they will become. This process can be done in an infinite amount of ways and takes time and can be very frustrating. It can alsobe limited based on their financial situation at the time. But when you are in a place where you love what you do and you appreciate the study and the work because of it's effect on your life and what you do, then you know you are in the right place. Keep on truckin'!

I think it is very important that individuals visit the college for a weekend to experience what the university has to offer. It is important to attend the campus tours because not only will you see the campus, but you will also be able to learn from a current student what it is like to attend the college. They will be able to give you a better sense of the quality of the school and environment better than any website or flier. Students are very open and willing to give criticism on the school they go to without hesitation. Staying for the weekend will give you the opportunity to visit classes, meet professors, see campus life, and meet people who will give you a general sense if the college is right or not for you as a prospective student. I think the most important thing overall, however, is your gut feeling. Like all things in life, one has to trust themselves, becasue they are the only one who will truly know what is right for them.

Make sure you are ready for the responisibilty and the challenge. The campus will make a big difference on how you feel about your college experience so make sure you enjoy the campus. Join a group or organization at least for the friendships.

visit as many colleges as possible before choosing one

I would advise students to check out all of their options, but to decide based on what feels right. I believe that you can be satisfied with any choice, but it is much easier if you are comfortable with your decisiong. I would recomend that students keep an open mind to every school and every opportunity that comes their way. The best advice I can give about making the most out of one's college experience is to get involved and make college more than academics. College is a great time to try new things and pursue a variety of interests and opportunities.

Make sure you know what you want out of life before you enter into school.

Take time to explore the campus and ask current students what they like and dislike about their school. Inquire with the local police department, especially in more urban schools, about the crime rate and types of crime committed in and around the campus. Get involved, it will make the college experience more memorable.