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Each college is different and everybody has there own style. College visit are a great thing to take advantage of so you find whats right for you. Getting engaged in activities is the best way to stay active and meet life long friends. The school athletics play a big part in the school spirit and happiness on the campus. Gettin envolved is the best way to approach your first year of the real world.

To the Upcoming students and parents. I would like to say make sure that your choice for college is what you really want to do. Whether you want to live at home, or on campus, make sure it is the right choice for you. You will meet so many new people and make so many new friends, whether they are just acquaintances or life-long companions, choosing the right school for you is the best choice you will make. Making the right choice is you being able to decide where your life will take you in the future.

When choosing a college, take a visit first. See how well you can see yourself fitting in on the campus with the other students. Make sure that you ask all the questions that you have about ANYTHING, because if you don't ask, you'll be left in the dark. When you finally get to the college that you decided on, remember to make sure that your studies come before anything else, after all, you're at college to learn right? If you're having troubles in classes, many schools offer tutoring centers, and you really should take advantage of those opportunities. Tutoring centers can be the make or break of your grades in one or all of your classes. Keep focused on what you're really in school for.

To any parents and students looking for the right college to attend I would say remember to talk to actual students who attend there. If you find a lot of students from your area who attend the school, you may feel as though you fit in more. Also find out as much information as you can about the school and alumni to give you a little backround as to where you are going.

Decide on what youd like to do for a mjor, leave it in the same field of choice and continue to recieve educational opportunities. enjoy the school, campus, peers and educators or professors. This is an experience for you to further your life, not neccesarily through higher education or recieving a degree rather to learn more about life.

Just prioritize what you want in a college and do a lot of research.

Everyone innately has their own conception of the college experience. The student should look at a college that agrees with their ideas and not worry too much about the other factors like girlfriends, friends, and family. Only by following your "gut" will you find a college that will truely satisfy you, in my opinion. Parents knowing your child better than he/she knows himself will come into play most here. Parent's should not let their child make their college decision out of fear of the environment being too different from their own. This type of behavior will be masked, but you will see through it and should encourage them to change their lives dramatically. It will happen either way. Its only a matter of if they will enjoy it alot or a little. Parents always know best.

Most importantly is a college where the student feels comfortable. While touring campuses, I found several that made me uneasy. The atmosphere was not enjoyable nor were the attitudes of the students attending. Next is credentials. Many schools (such as Cleveland State University) have accredited programs, meaning that their programs meet the same standards as much more expensive private schools (in short, don't become hung up on 'names', you'll end up paying more for the same education). There's alot you can do to make the most out of the experience. First is not being lazy. Take as many classes as you can afford and excel in them. Join clubs that interest you and participate in the community. Being motivated and involved will make you feel good and will make you look good to prospective employers. Last but not least, explore the areas surrounding your campus. Look for new experiences. After college, you join the workforce. Time for new experiences and exploration are limited, you should do as much of it as possible now, including studying abroad if your school has programs for it.

The very first thing I would suggest is that they start maintain a college trust fund, the sooner the better. If you have no money to pay for school and loans have to be continuously taken out it may make your student want to quit. A student should obtain a part time job just to have a place to take there mind off of the stress of school work and make some extra cash for those unexpected problems. Depending on which college the student is enrolled in the student should be involved with the school as much as possible. I would suggest joining a fraternity or sorority, this way you will meet new people and have a form of discipline. When in college a student should separate there school and work time from there social lives. Party, alot your only young once, live life to the fullest. Lastly, the students parents should always be involved, not overly involved but a good amount. Parents should continuously ask about grades, how they interact with professors, etc. If parents show that you care that their student succeeds they will make more of an effort to satisfy you as their parents.

It is best to apply to many colleges in order to have a great selection to choose from.