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Always follow your dreams and make sure you let your heart lead you. If you do what you love you'll do it with passion and you'll be half way to succeed.

Finding the right college can be a very tough choice. I suggest going to different colleges maybe your top 3 or 4 and seeing their campus. Get a feel for the atmosphere and see if it works with you. Make sure it makes you feel excited to be there. Also for parents it makes a huge diffence in price if you stay in state so i would try to suggest to your child to stay in state. Once the student gets to school i would suggest going to different activities and try to meet people and make your nitch.

I think parents and students have a lot to consider when trying to find the right college. First, if the student knows what they want their major to be, they should definitely find a school that offers that major. If they are unsure as to what major they want, they should opt for a college that offers a wide variety of majors. Another thing to consider is how big or small of a school they want to be at. A big school can be intimidating for some or could be the best choice they make. They should also consider the distance from their home and how far they want to be away from their family. They should also consider their financial situation. They should find out how much money they need to attend the school, and if they don't have enough money, see they can receive scholarships or get loans. They should also check the safety of the school and its surrounding area. The main and final thing that I think students and parents should consider is how comfortable they feel at the school. You can't excel in a place that you don't feel comfortable in.

Its ok if you don't know what it is that you want to do when you first go to college, because if you find a good school there will be people there who will help you. And finding good friends can be a life saver

To the parents: let your children keep their options open about their majors. If they are not ready to go to a 4-year university, do not push them to. It will be better for them and for you to pay less for a community college while your child figures out what they really want to study, and some 2 year schools can be really great schools. To the students: don't rush into the partying lifestyle. It's really not that great. We all know that you are away from home for the first time, but there will be plenty of time to do all that when it is legal, and first off it really is a good idea to focus on school cause that is really why your parents are paying so much money.

For parents, I would tell them to let their young adult make the majority of the opinions and decisions about the school they're wanting to attend, but intervene if their child is making a decision on schools based on where their friends go or the amount of partying the school does. When their child does find the right school based on their personality and new things they want to experience, it helps if the parents are very excited for their child to go to school. This inturn makes the new student excited and eager to go to school instead of being nostalgic about high school and possibly leaving home. For students, I would tell them to judge schools based on how well the do academically first, and extracurriculars second. What is the overall feeling you get from being on that particular campus? I would also tell students to not be afraid to take a break from their school work sometimes and go out and try new experiences and meet as many new people as you can.

To all the prospective students and the worried parents, I would recommend visiting as many schools as possible, or at least the ones you are interested in. Visiting the campus allows you to really get a feel for the campus. When I visted Florida State I knew that this is where I want to go to school. The feeling of belonging somewhere completely is amazing. Walking around the campus, seeing the brick buildings and the mixture of old buildings from the past and new building of the now was amazing. The camaderie and school spirit that I felt students was incredible. The only sensation that I can liken to is the joy and relaxation of coming after being away for a long time. The warmth and peace felt in the heart is a pleasurably numbing sensation. So try to physically visit any campus you have in mind for college, because then you'll know if you are home or not. Good luck!

Most importantly, Make sure you base your decision on your own thoughts and feelings. You shouldn't base your decision on what other people want you to do; your decision should be based on where YOU want to go. Parents should have a say in your choice of college but every student should remember that they will be attending this school for four years, not their parents. While searching for the right school it is vital that you visit each campus and get a feel for where you could be spending the next four years of your life. Are the people friendly and easy to approach? How is the weather? Will you be able to bear the bitter cold or scorching heat? Does Greek Life rule the school? Also, are you able to afford this school? You don't want to be strapped for money when financial aid doesn?t pull though and private loans deny your application. When looking for a school, look into everything that interests you and before you make your final decision mentally put your self on campus, can you imagine your self walking to class or screaming your fight song at a football game?

Students need to tour the school and ask tons of questions. Dont be afraid to ask about something that concerns you, need help with, or just are interested in. Getting a feel for the school and the people in it are the key. You need to be able to feel comfortable and safe first and foremost but you should feel like its the right match and that your experience there will be beneifical and fun. Getting invovled is great idea. There is always an organization out there that you will enjoy and get something out of. Take advantage of EVERY aspect your school offers you. The biggest thing is just really looking into what the school is all about, and making sure it's a good fit with you! :)

I would say to take more Dual Enrollment classes and AP courses if possible because you can get college credit with that. Enjoy your time at college but also be responsible in what you do. Remember no one is forcing you to be here but getting a college education is something many people crave but are unable to have. Achieve greatness!