jessica
Do not just mess around your freshmen year because it is hard to make up for poor grades. Also, make sure if you want to graduate in four years that you take at least 15 hours per semester. Also, go out and have fun but balance school with leisure. It is good not to get burnt out but it is not good to totally neglect your studies. Most of all, enjoy those four or so years because they fly by and dont waste a single moment! Do not be afraid to put yourself out there to make friends, everybody is in the same boat and the friendships you make will be worth it! Have fun!
Thorne
Take advice from people like you. Greek organziations fit a variety of different people and give you a fantastic social and employment network.
Robert
Find somewhere that you fit in.
Hunter
They should tour as many campuses as possible and find the one that fits him or her completely.
Clare
Go where you want to go but make sure you feel comfortable on the campus. I would definitely recommend visiting campuses before you apply.
Margret
Have good communication skills and be open for fun things like going to the movies or just taking a walk around the town.
Tali
I would advise students and parents to make trips to see each potential school. I moved from Minnesota to Massachusetts right before my senior year in High School, so instead of college searching, we were house searching. I never got to experience college tours or the atmosphere while school was in session. I strongly encourage students to do so, because the campus is what makes or breaks your college experience. Some places you will fall in love with, and others will make you uncomfortable, and taking that trip is the best way to find that out.
Alex
I would find a college that best suits you academically. Reseach the majors and look through course catalogs. Then I would talk to student leaders, as well as regular students, to find out what life is like on and around campus. Ask questions about student life and how each student juggles schoolwork with extra-curricular activities. Also I would ask about how much tradition means to the students. Usually a school rich in tradition would be the best place to go because you know what you are in for. Make sure you tour each college and see if the facilities are to your liking. You wouldn't want to be studying and working hard in a place that you didn't really feel comfortable. Also ask about the teachers and administration. Find out how well they work with students and if they really care. Some places have administration that don't really care about students and that would make any college experience unenjoyable. Find out about the living situation on and off campus, as well as types of transportation. Make sure you know your college experience will be the best ever.
Kelly
Write down a list of everything you find important in looking at schools. Whatever you are passionate about write that down in ascending over of importance. Follow your heart (even if that sounds dumb). This is a choice that will effect the rest of your life so you need to do plunty of research of school visits before making a decision.
Kyle
Visits are crucial. It's also good to look at colleges of different sizes to see what feels right. Once you're there, you have to be intentional about finding places to get involved. You have to devote time to developing friendships in addition to studying.