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The size of the school you want to attend is very important when it comes to your success in school. If you go to a school that is too big you might begin to feel lost in the crowd and depressed. A school that is too small could have you feeling secluded. Figure out how you learn best and what you're comfortable with and base your decision on that. Remember, college is about learning, but you have to be happy with your life to be truly successful.

Get involved!!!!!!!! Ask lots of questions about all aspect of the university when you are looking around. Smaller class sizes are generally better, because there is a better chance of one-on-one learning. For those that have selected a school, the more involved in activities, the more you will get out of college. College is what you make of it, so I say get involved and get your monies worth out of the school. It is easier to make friends the more involved you are because you are in place with others that share the same interests. It makes the high school/college adjustment so much smoother knowing you are not the only one having to go through it. Good Luck and always look on the bright side of life!!!

Selecting the right college is a difficult thing. I would suggest examining what is important to yourself or child; family being close by to visit on weekends, friends, acedemics, sports, clubs or relationships. Then based on what is the most important go by that. Don't go to a school based solely on one of your top priorities but of the combination of them. Also, make sure the college you choose has your major AND second choice, minds change a lot during the school year. Most importantly choose the school where you think you will make the most fond memories and where you or your child with excel in all aspects of life.

You never know for sure until you're already enrolld but. . .go vist, get orientated and take the tour! Find a college with good facilities, especially in your area of interest. Ask LOTS of questions and get your guide's opinions . If you have the opportunity, go and talk to professors; they?re the reason you?re going to college after all. After you pick a college or university the next step will be making the most of the experience. My advice to freshmen is, ?Don?t forget to study," have fun with friends later. Procrastination skills need not be honed too early in the college career. Make sure you?re getting what you pay for first, you?ll be glad you did. Then, after studying up a storm, don?t forget to leave your dorm room door open. This is your free ticket to making friends. Other than that, just be friendly and be yourself. As for classroom etiquette, don?t be afraid to ask questions. On the flip side of the inquisitive-student-coin, don?t badger the teacher while they?re trying to teach; use the professor?s office hours. Lastly, have fun!

The first piece of advice I would give to parents and students goes against the grain of what all college recruiters tell incoming students: do NOT begin the college years undecided. I wasted an entire year of my life and tuition money taking generals that were not necessarily needed for the major I eventually chose. I would also advise students to be 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} sure they want to go the distance from home that they are going. My first college was six hours away from home and it was hard at times for me to not be with my friends and family back home. The third piece of advice I would share is a common piece, yet essential: get involved! This is the perfect way to meet friends and gain contacts for endeavors later in life. And last but not least, the best job I have ever had - so far - was my job working the desk in a residence hall. I would advise anyone looking for an on-campus job to look to the residence halls. I interacted with students, made friends for life, and got paid to do my homework.