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I would recommend them to find a college that fits their needs and interests. For example a college that has their major, and also a college where they will be able to enjoy themselves for four years. I also recommend visiting various schools before applying to them. This way they can see exactly what college life is like. I think one should make as many friends as possible because friends always help one another during hard times, and in college there tends to be lots of hard times. The most important thing about college is learning who you really are in life.

To decide the right college focus on the distance from home you want and the number of students there are at the college. Although I feel it is very important to have many different people in a learning environment and to meet many new people when going to college, this is not the case for everyone. I think that the distance from home is especially important because if you need or want to go home for some reason and cannot because the distance is too much of an inconvience, the student is not going to enjoy the college experience as much. However, it is also very important not to be too close to home so the college experience is met. Going home every weekend is not a good thing because it breaks up the time for bonding with other students and also does not allow the child to be on his/her own. College is a time of learning independence an priorities.

When choosing a college, make sure you visit the campus first. Also, don't sell yourself short and choose a college nearby for that reason. You deserve a good education - you're paying for (at least most)- so choose schools that have been recognized nationally in order to get some of the best job offers. The cost of attendance can be quite expensive, but check into scholarships and grants, as well as government loans. It is possible to get a free ride with the amount of money available to students. When in college, study in groups to get the best learning experience. Set daily goals and stick to them so that schoolwork does not become overwhelming. Also, make yourself known to professors and let them get to know you - you may need them as a recommendation later for graduate school or a job. The most important thing is to have fun and enjoy this experience. It is life changing without a doubt, but you will find friends for life and look back on these years wishing you could go back. Don't take things too seriously or you won't get out alive.

Students need to make their own choices. You can not let your friends and family chose for you. When you are looking at coleges you need to ask yourself what you want out of life and if this perticular school will help you get there. If the answer is yes look at the other aspects. Do you like the campuss, sports teams, enviroment, size, ect. When you find the shcool you want don't let anything stop you just go for it.

Just to decide for yourself my freshmen year i decided a college based on what my friends and teachers wanted me to do. And if you don't like the education you are getting remember that you can transfer!!

When parents or students are searching for the right college, they need to know what kind of enviornment they do best in. For selective majors, this makes deciding that much more difficult however, and sometimes there's not always many options. A school with a tight social network will help beginning freshman feel more at home when adjusting to a new place. When arriving at any school, always remember to stay open minded and if you're living in a dorm, your door should be open! Arrive to classes early the first few days, and it becomes easier to make friends with those in your class. Finally, remember that no matter how long or stressful college will seem, four years goes by faster than you'll believe.

Visit the school for a weekend, without parents, and do what the students do for fun. Go to house parties and frat parties and see what they are like. Attend some classes and talk to professors in areas you are interested in. The more you can learn about what goes on at school when parents arent there, the better choice you can make as to what school to go to.

Find a college that suits your personality (do you like to be around lots of people, do you want a good social experience) make sure it has the major that most interests you, and make sure that you can afford to attend there for as long as you will need.

I would tell students to look at all their options. Go visit the campuses of the colleges you are interested in and then decide which you believe you will feel most at home while attending. Make friends, go out meet other people and get involved. college is the best 4 years of your life...make the most of it.

In order to make the most of your college experience you really need to put yourself out there and be willing to take chances making new friends in your classes and in the dorms. The more people you meet the more you open up your mind and the more fun you really have with the whole college experience. It's another chapter in your life and the last time you'll be in school so just have a good time, do well, and put yourself in a position to really go somewhere, it's a great time.