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I would advise myself to get as involved as humanly possible. College is a once in a lifetime experience and you truely will never have the opportunitues you have in college, so the best advice I can give is to get involved. Work in the community, work on campus, run for student body, join a club, play a sport, go on trips, join the church body and learn, above all learn.

I would tell myself to not be so worried. Yes, college is hard work, but you can handle it. Take it one assignment, one class, one day at a time, and do not get ahead of yourself. Also, speak up in class. Making friends will come easier than you think, so make conversation with the people around you. Most importantly, do not forget to breathe and have some fun between all the studying you will do. Continue to work hard and it will all work out like you hope.

My most helpful advice for picking the right college is to find the college that has been highly rated in the area you want to major in. It's important to have teachers who like what they're teaching and will do their best job. Some other advice is to study hard, but have fun. Make sure you set aside as much time as you need to fully study the subjects you are assigned, but also leave time for fun. You don't want college to be a nightmare when all you do is study and worry about your grades. Having fun is a big part of life and college is a great time to meet new people and try new activities. Another thing is to look into future programs like internships and job opportunities. Do your best to get a jump start on the other students by finding the better internships before them. A good internship is a big help for getting a good job once you graduate. But most of all, like I already said, HAVE FUN!

I would definitely visit the college and make sure you ask questions to find out everything you need to know about the college so you can make the best decision possible.

Will you be able to find a good community at the college you choose? That will be the most vital aspect to your happiness in college! If possible, visit the campus when there is NOT a preview day. You want to see the campus on a typical day. We are in search of the truth! Do go on a campus tour. Does the campus feel right to you? Research ahead of time and contact program directors of activities you might like to participate in while in college. Check out the sports teams, band, student government, honors program, cultural houses, and religious groups! Whatever is important to you. After all, this maybe where you spend the next four years of your life and you just might want to enjoy it! Do not forget to contact professors and sit in on their classes. Are they happy to accommodate you? See how helpful students are when you ask for directions around campus. Finally spend the night in a residence hall and eat in the dinning hall. Throughout your entire visit, ask any question you can think to ask. Let me know if I can be of any further assistance! Best of Luck!

Find the college that you know in your heart is the one for you. Do not let anything or anyone else try to convince you or persuade you to go there. Make the college that you go to, the college of your dreams and do not settle for anything less.

College isn't about knowing what you want to do. College is about discovering what you want to do and pursuing it. So much of college is learning how to live on your own and figuring out what you enjoy, aside from studying. Before i left for college, my parents pushed me toward what was cheap, my teachers pushed me toward what was academically challenging, and society pushed me toward what would earn me the most money. But I have found what has been the biggest reward is pursuing what I enojoy and what I know I will desire to spend the rest of my life doing for an earning. My advice to students looking to make the most of their college experience to try everything. Take the four years of your college career to find what you like to do. Don't forget to keep up with your studies, but have some fun while finishing them. College is exciting! Keep it fun! But most importantly, make sure you love what you're doing. Otherwise, it's not worth it.

Money is not everything. Just because going to school in town and living at home saves a lot of money, does NOT mean that is the perfect school. Look in state because tuition is very similar for in-state schools and apply for scholarships. Additionally, it is probably better if people did not room with their high school friends freshman year. I have seen good friendships destroyed by people living in tight quarters for too long; compromise is how successful roomates are made. If there is a problem, mention it immediately and solve it, don't let it go unsaid and then become a bigger, unsolvable problem. Get to know the R.A. They really are there to help. Also, get involved on campus. It helps new friendships form between people with similar intrests. Most of all, have fun. Yes, college is for studying and getting a degree, but it is also a great time to explore new interests.

Any college degree is a step forward, so going to college is a good idea in the first place. As far as finding the right one, look into location first. Even schools with poor credentials can be just as good if not better than a more expensive school. Location is important because the student is not only attending school, but is moving to the city where the school is located. The student must like where they live to be happy with the University.

The decision of finding the right college for you is a tough one. The best advice I can give is to find out what matters most to you - academics, location, financial aid availability, varsity sports, etc - and then do your research! After you get accepted and start your college experience then make the most of it. You can only experience this lifestyle once so focus on balancing academics (never slack!), work, and social life to create the kind of life you want to have during these years.