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Just be happy you are blessed with the opportunity to continue your education and make the best of it where ever you choose to go.

My advice would be to find a school that offers a degree that you or your child is really interested in. Your college years will be a lot easier if you are pursuing something that you really enjoy. If you do this, you'll find that everything else comes a lot easier. You will meet people who share your interests and you will enjoy almost every moment at your school. Even the days of hard work will seem easier, as you will find the challenge rewarding. Do not be afraid to pursue your dreams. You only go through this once, so make it something beneficial that you will fondly remember years from now.

Go to the college with the people you are most comfortable with. You won't do well if you aren't happy with where you are.

Alot of the time, students just want to get away from home and live freely, which is why they mostly choose schools far away. I was thinking the same thing, but then I thought of how expensive it would be! Not to mention, I get homesick quite easily. At any rate, choose somewhere you love, that has a diverse group of people. It will truly change your way of thinking. And if you still want to get away from home, there are always programs like studying abroad. So, not only do you get a home away from home, you also have something to come back to with open arms.

save a lot of money, as much as possible, and learn to schedule your lives so you get the best out of it

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I would encourage them to weigh all your options and go with the school that is best for you and not necessarily the least expensive or the most prestigious.

My advice is to research all the schools you'd like to attend as much as you can. It's also good to have visited the campus; the more you know about your school of choice, the more you'd be comfortable with getting around, and the more certain you'll be of what you want to major in. It's best if you have at least a little idea in what you want to do in life, so you'd be able to start on your major's studies/courses a bit faster. Take your time and don't take too many units at once; you'll be really overwhelmed with all the work you have to do and the requirements you have to fulfill. Manage your time wisely, and it's good to sacrifice hanging out with your friends for a night of homework! Go to all of your classes; missing one lecture turns to two, then four, then eight, then you struggle to catch up, putting more pressure on yourself. And for parents, don't pressure your child into getting a high GPA, or doing well in school (clubs, etc). Home should be a comfort!

Look at each school and what they have to offer. What you heard is totally different from what you will get. Go to orientation ask questions, and talk to people they wont lie. Be sure your in it for the long run and make sure your waisting nobody's time.

What I would tell students is to always follow their dream no matter how hard it might seem. Always have a positive actitude and do not give up . Do not be shy to speak up for what you believe in and for your education. Try to get as much involved in school as possible it will help you in being a well rounded student. In finding the right college go with what you feel comfortable with and not just because one of your friends it attending that particular school. Friends come and go, but your education does not. For parents try to suport your child as much as you can in their education since this is their future. Try to better understand them since their role of a student would be different in a way because of more responsibilities they would have. Always encourage them to ask questions since there is nothing wrong with that. In addition, be there for your child and make them realize that no matter what decisions they make you would be there for them. Try to establish a good communication.