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don't be shy around your peers. branch out and meet new people you won't regret it. don't skip classes, it's the easiest way to get behind in classes. also be safe at parties; enjoy yourself, but dont drink and drive.

While parents often feel the need to influence the decision of their child, they should try to restrain from doing so because their child is the one whose life will be affected by this decision. Instead, parents should do their best to inform their child of the options and allow the student to make the final judgment. Try not to let the financial aspect of college overwhelmingly impact the decision. The most economical option is not necessarily the best overall choice. Keep in mind that there are many ways to help finance your education including loans, grants, and scholarships. Most importantly, students should examine each college with an open-minded attitude. Visit a variety of schools and imagine yourself at each institution. The college that best complements the student?s personality should ultimately be the one chosen. Making the most of the college experience is as simple as being happy. Go out there and find something that you enjoy and when it comes time to graduate, you will have no regrets. Finally, have fun! College should be a very exciting time in the life of a child and his or her parents.

The best advice I can give parents and incoming students is to visit the schools you are interested in and really research the opportunities at those schools. Just seeing a college campus can make you fall in love or completely turn you off from the university. If you are someone who is interested in a big school but are not sure you can handle the hike, walk from one end of campus to the other to really get a feel for the distance. Also, make sure there are plenty of activities that interest you available at the college. Extra cirriculars are a great way to meet new people and gain experience in different fields. To make the most of the college experience, it is imperative to meet new people and make new friends. Don't hesitate to talk to anyone, because they are probably someone who is just like you. You meet the most amazing people during college; people who have the same interests and goals as you do. It helps to involve yourself in as many different activities as possible to meet as many new faces as you can. Don't be afraid to reach out!

When it comes down to it, it should be the student picking the college. It is their future, their experince; not the parent. Visit different types of schools so you can get a feel about what you like. Try and ask questions to the students who aren't giving you the tour, they will tell you what they really think. If you love a school but cannot afford it, there's scholarships you can apply for to help out; don't that money stop you from attending your dream school. Get a campus job doing something you haven't done before, you can learn new things and meet great people. To make the most of your experience, attend the programs your resident assistant plans, go to club fairs, and don't be afraid to meet new people. Your professors are there to educate you, and are often so happy so see a student come in for office hours and ask questions. College is where you find yourself. Don't be afraid to take chances and explore. You will be happy you did! Good Luck!

The best advice I would give a student for finding the right college is if the college feels right and you feel comfterable, then definitely go for it. College is a huge step in students lives, it is probably the first time that a student will be living away from home and forced to be indepedent. And if a student can be successful in finding a campus that they feel comfterable at, and know that they will fit in, then half the battle is already won.

To find the right college and making the most of your college experience, the parent and/or student should start early in high school, and do their research, look into many colleges and come up with a shortlist of possible colleges you would be interested in atending (some being hard to get into which you would like to attend, and some being a backup incase you are not accepted). After you came up with your shortlist, apply for each one of the colleges and choose from the ones that have accepted you. Once you make it into college, try not to be nervous, work hard, and being sure to complete all your couses with the best grade you can achieve. Be sure to talk to your advisors, become friends with them, they are there to help you in making your college experience a little less stressful.

I would tell parents that college is a place for their child to grown and become a more independent person. Parents need to make sure their kids get the most out of their college expereince by participating on campus and learning to solve problems on their own. I would tell students that college is a place to learn what you want to get out of life and choosing the right college is important because it lets you know what kind of social and personal life you enjoy. A person never knows what is right for them until they try, so it is important to keep an open mind and try new things. College can be exciting, challenging, and a experience one can enjoy in the years to come.

Go to the schools that you would want to attend. Books that you buy in a store don't give you the same information that seeing a campus will. I also recommend that you don't go into school expecting it to be easy; it's a big mental and physical adjustment and you have to be ready to face yourself and others. Being open to new experiences will make your college experience that much more enjoyable. Parents: Don't WORRY so much about your kids. Let them be. They need to be on their own so that they can grow and become adults in this society. Calling them everyday isn't cute, it's borderline psychotic and it embarasses them in front of their friends. Students: As I said before, just be OPEN and really choose a major that YOU want to study, not what your parents or advisors are trying to tell you. Go with your gut instincts; it was something that I didn't do and I switched my major 5 times because of it. Follow your dreams and don't be afraid of what lies ahead; Make the most of what you have now.

If I were to tell students how to choose the best college for them, I would tell them to look for a school that offers what they want achademically, but also to take into consieration if the school is what they want and not what others want. For the parents, I would tell them that choosing a school is up to the children, and that they should support their descisions even if it means they would move away. Be conscience of there needs, not yours.

My advice to parents would be to let your child decide where they want to go. It should not be your decision. They are the one who will be attending the university or college and their happiness is of the utmost importance. To students, I would advise to do your research. Figure out what you want out of a college and find the one that matches as many of those things as you can. However, be smart. It is important to go where you want to go but if it isn't financially within your reach, it might not be worth it. The stress and aggravation of paying for college could interfere with your education and social life. MOst importantly, don't be afraid to take a risk. You'll never know if you made the right choice until you do it. If you wind up in the wrong place, transfer! It can be as simple as that. Do as much as you can at college. You only have 4 years, so make it count. Learn to organize yourself and balance everything your school work with your social life. These can be the best years of your life.