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Do plenty of research

Know what you are looking for. Don't just pick a college because your friends are going there. Pick the one that best suites you own needs. Get involved with the school activities this will make it easier to fine friends. Don't forget your study's. When choosing classes pick the ones that you know you wil be willing to go to. When choosing a professor go to grademyprofessor.com and look them up see if they are right for you. Don't be afraid to be honest with your academic advisor.

I would have to say that students and parents should really research information about the college or university; and learn about the community. Students should also check on what they would like to do for the rest of their life; there is no sense in starting one major and switching later; unless you take all basic skills classes.

Most importantly, when selecting a college, pay visit to the campus; sit in on a class. The student will be much happier and glad they spent some time at a school, instead of selecting it because of its rep, or maybe the way it looks, or perhaps the people who go there. Pick a school that will challenge you, so you will get the best educaion for your money. Othewise you might regret it later.

Finding a college right for YOU is the most important thing. Parents should never push their children into a college that they really aren't interested in. College is the best time of your life because you are finally out on your own and you learn to be responsible with your time and money. That being said, you still don't have as many responsibilities as your parents. You meet many people that you would otherwise have never met, and you learn to be able to get along with people with different opinions than yourself.

The most important thing about a college experience is the education. So to make the best out of any college experience my advice would be to find what you are interested in at a community college (for financial reasons) and then look for a university that is well respected in the program you desire to fullfil. Every college has a social life to it, its all about finding that for yourself so don't waste time on finding a school that is known for its "nightlife" but more or less go for something that is known for the subject that you are interested in.

Education is the most important factor in finding the right college and college experience. Before you even begin to look, educate yourself on what you want and need out of your college education. What do you want out of your education? How long do you want to be in school? What kind of work would you like to do? What degree do you need to do it? Visit with school counselors, speak to people in the industry and the professors who will be advising you. Compare the degree program to other schools. Don't assume that all schools and degrees are the same. Compare cost, meals, living arrangements, and transportation as well. Know the differences between your top choices. Once you are educated on all the similarities and differences you will be able to make the most of your choice. Choose the most important need (such as a respected program, within commuting distance, or a high job placement percentage) and begin to shape your choice around that. Prioritize needs and wants, and eliminate based on how feasible each option is. The more you know about your own goals and the options available, the easier the choice becomes.

I believe the most important thing to do is find a college that has the degree you are after as well as some alternatives in case you later decide to switch studies. Also, make sure that it is financially feasable to pay for tuiton and extra fun things such as school events, concerts, movies, and traveling that are part of the college experience. College will be much easier if you don't just go to learn because you will also be learning to budget time to reward yourself with the fun stuff.

Finding the right college is extremely important in shaping the future for a student. The right college can open doors to a world the student never knew existed. College is about opening the mind to learn new concepts, ideas, and jgeneral ways of thinking. College and the new people that one meets can be a life changing experience. In my personal experience, however, I have discovered that it is what the student brings to the table as an individual that can make all the difference. Due to familial obligations, I chose to attend a college only thirteen miles from my home. Because of the short commute, I am able to concentrate on my studies in a familiar environment with fewer distractions. My tuition bills are also considerably cheaper since I do not use the dormitories or eat on campus often. The most important advice I can give to any student is to keep different options available. To parents, I would advise that they stay supportive and not pressure the student in any way. Choosing a college is enough of an essential and emotional decision to make. Keep in mind, though, it is the individual?s attitude that makes the difference.

To find the right college, a person should know what they want to get out of college and what degree they want. Then find out what colleges are out there and what they offer in whether they are hands on or more theoretical, which one best suites their needs. When looking for the right college, it is also a good idea to take a guided tour through a few colleges, and actually see what its like on campus, for instance, is it a short walk to the cafeteria from the dorms or does it looked well kept, or is the college located in the right size town or city. To make the most of a college experience you should go out and actively seek out things to do. College is all about finding and difining yourself without any parental guidence and making the right choices because soon you'll be out of school making your own choices. Also don't sit in your room wasting away you time, trust me I did for one semester. Go out and do things, play disc golf, go find friends to shoot hoops with, smoke the hookah, but don't waste your time!