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When I was a high school senior I was so lost. I had no idea what I wanted to go to school for. So I took a year off and then decided I wanted to go to school for Hospitality Management. Instead of considering a bunch of schools I just made a rash decision to go out of state to a school that offered that degree. The advice i would give myself is to think before you do. Look over every college you are interested in, and make a pro/con list for each school. Consider academics, housing, athletics, student life, cost and location. Don't just jump to a conclusion, take time to make a decision. If I had done this I probably would of gone to a school way closer to home that I would of had more options at. Since now I want to change my major and the only reason I am at the school I am at is because of the major. So now I am doing what i wished I had done a year ago while I try to choose a different school to transfer too.

I would have told myself to study hard, be more active in your school and the community. dont be afraid to ask for help if you really need it. also i would tell my self to put yourself out there and meet new people.

Transitioning from high school to college is very difficult, but something every student must face. As a college graduate, I know firsthand the uncertainty and anxiety involved in finding the perfect school. While not always a realistic goal, it is important to have an idea of what you hope to achieve as an undergraduate. What are you passionate about? Where do your interests lie? These are key questions to contemplate. You should find a school that will allow you to pursue your interests with other like-minded students. Do not always pick what is most convenient or practical, although financial aid options should be considered, but pick a school you know you will enjoy. If you are not having fun, you will not learn anything. When you find that school, maintain an open mind about other students, faculty, and staff and try to be as adaptable to change as possible. If you're still unsure about what you want to study, explore different fields until you figure out what works best for you. College is all about experimentation. You have to work hard and put yourself out into the world to achieve your goals.

Finding the right college is a combination of funds, location, and purpose. Making the most of it is up to the student whether they want all the fun, or all the education they can get. Finding the right college means matching up an affordable college with the right program to the student. For this, the prospective student needs to have a basic idea of what they want to do such as business, medicine, music, or law. If you as a student are not sure about what you want, I recommend attending a local community college to get the general education while you think about it. For financing, parents need to start saving the day the kid is born to help them but the kid needs to learn how to save when he gets his first job. If the purpose of college is to send the kid away, choose the cheapest party school. If it's education, research, talk with graduates and look at the caliber of students. Making the most of the colelge experience... STUDY STUDY STUDY! Be smart and use common sense. Play sports and be involved in SOMETHING whether it's music, sports or drama... just something

Find a branch of a big university, and utilize the cheaper payments untill you need the higher courses in your major. Its cost efficiant, and most credits trnasfer to the main campus.

I would advise students to fully check out the college and see if thats the type of environment they really want to stay in. Before you go off to school make sure you know who and what type of roomate you have, make sure you're in a neat and tidy dorm room. Do not be a follower, Make sure, if you are a freshman, do not take college for granted, because over half of the freshmans flunk out of college their first year, and its' harder to pull your gpa up than it is to bring it down. So i just want to say to any freshmans or parents who have children going off to school, make sure it is a safe and clean and tidy environment, and make sure your children get the proper help that is needed such as tutoring, tuitional assistance or anything that they may need help with. Just be safe and have fun, but don't ruin it.

The advice that I would give to parents about helping their children/students find the right college and making the most of the college experience is: be there for support, but do not force your child to make a choice that makes you feel good (financially, alumni status, prestige, etc). This is your child's biggest decision, not a chance to live your dreams through them. The advice that I would give to students to find the right college and to make the most of the college experience is: take the effort to get to know the place you will be studying for four or more years. Take a personal inventory and be honest with yourself. And most importantly: You are an adult now, college isn't about impressing anyone. Go to college because you have the desire, not because some else wants you to go.

The advice that I would give to parents and students about finding the right college would be to look for a place that they seem comfortable in. If they can't be comfortable with that college community then they most likely won't be happy living there. I would tell them that they should make the most of the college experience because it's those few years in their lives that they learn how to live on their own away from home.