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If I could go back in time & talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to get serious! I would say work hard & it will pay off in the end. I would also say to myself that fooling around & not taking college seriously will put you back a couple years in life. I would say it is not a game, it is not high school, it is college. It is where you see what you are made of and what you have in you to be who you want to be. I would also tell myself to get more involved in school activities, clubs, and community service. I would tell myself how we never really got involved in those things & it was a big mistake I made because there are no lasting relationships that were built in my first two years. I would say how I chose to have fun more than worry about my education & how now I am regretting it everyday. I am regretting that I did not put my nose in the book & get it done right away. I would finish with saying we have a second chance lets make it count.

When choosing a college, most people consider the tuition and affordability of the college above everything. My advice would be to look past that. Students should consider the location of the institution. Is it in a rural or urban area ? Are there any fun activities to do nearby campus ? Also, people should take a look at the meal plans and find out what is on the menu during the school year. Lastly, perspective students should find out the student population and average class sizes. Knowing these three things will definately guide you in your decision to choosing the right college. I believe to make the most out of your college experience, you need to make yourself known. Do this by joining any clubs you can actively participate in. Read the flyers around campus to learn about future events and volunteer in any events where help is needed. It is good to know your professors, converse with them before or after class to show you are more interested in the subject and not merely trying to pass because you need the credit. Finally, become friends with people outside your major. They may be able to help you in the core classes.

Really try to find the school that is right for you. Be honest and realistic with yourself/your child. Make sure that they know what you/they want, and be focused. Always work hard, and try your best!

Finding the right college is truly about finding a place to feel comfortable. Since a student spends much time on campus, regardless of whether or not he or she commutes, the student should feel accepted and safe. Another important aspect of choosing a college involves having a support system of people who can help with academic decisions as well as personal situations. Each individual has different interests and concerns, so a student should ask many questions and not hesitate to process the answers received before making a decision.

At first, no one knows what to expect from a university that they're applying to. Even though you go for a campus tour or go to the campus before attending the university, you never know what it's really like until you're one of the students there. When it comes to finding the right college, you just have to go with what you want to accomplish as your major and see if the university is known well out in the real world for the degree that you're seeking. No one ever goes to college thinking that the university is going to be the perfect one for them because once you get there you'll be the one that will decide if it's right for you or not. There's so much to experience just from being on campus itself that you'll know by the end of the semester if it's right for you or not. Give yourself time and don't rush things. Everything will come to you over time. Be sure to get involved in a lot of the activities so that you will be known and meet new people!

I would tell students and their parents to pick a school that fits his/her budget accordingly, but not limit oneself to only schools in the area. Brach out, and try to find a place where you'll feel most comfortable. Be sure to visit each college to which you are admitted, so that you can get a feel for each campus. Go to classes there to talk to fellow students and fellow professors and ask questions. A big factor in determining where to go is whether or not you want commute or become a resident there. I would move away to try to get some expose to "real life" to help become more independent upon yourself. Have fun, but remember to stay focused at all times. Do not party your life away. Party during the summer!

My advice for the parents is to let their children have a say on what college and major to choose. A lot of parents force their children to attend a particular college and pick a particular major for some reason and the student might end up not liking it at all and having a horrible college experience and possibly ending up with a job they will dislike for the rest of their lives. Parents and students should sit down and talk and agree on a major and the possible colleges to attend before starting to apply. The major should be according to the students preferences, and what he or she would like to do for the rest of their lives. It would have to be something you would do with passion and not because you have to. Talk about every single aspect of the college life because it is one of the most important parts of your life and you don't want to regret, making a bad decision, for the rest of your life.

Depending on what your childs major is, make sure you visit many colleges and look for as many opportunities. Also, when your child is in college, make sure you try and find as much financial aid as you can because there is alot out there, you just have to look.

THINK HARD AND REALLY THINK ABOUT IT.....ITS AN ALMOST FORVER CHOOSE....DON'T REGRET IT LATER

Consider the people that are in the university. How they interact with each other, and If they look friendly. If its your first year, joing clubs and participate in every event that you can, thats the best way to make friends! be yourself! Live on campus if you can, thats a good way to make friends too. Make sure you feel confortable with the size of the classes and research how good is the program that you are interested in. Have fun during the tours and ask A LOT of questions!

First decide on what size college the student would feel the most comfortable attending. The student should be involved in anything and almost everything that they can to experience the real college life. I also think that the student should live on campus, even if the campus is close to home.

I would suggest that students and their parents should choose their college carefully. They should consider what kind of activities and sports the school offers that they would like to join. I feel that you definitely feel more comfortable and a part of the school when involved in the school. Also, they should look at how big the school is and decide whether they prefer a big or small atmospheric classroom. A student should try to decide what type of field of study they like to pusue because many colleges specialize in one or more programs. To make the best out of school, a student should try to live on campus or join a few activities and/or sports. You definitely make more friends this way. Always study and attend classes to do well. Attendance is always a big factor because at my school if you attend every class and don't do well in the test, a passing grade is given. The reason is that the student made an effort in the class by participation.

Try to visit the campus a few times to get a better idea of what it is like; one time does not give you alot of information. Figure out what size audience you would feel comfortable speeching in front of to figure out the class size that would best suit you. In order to get the real college experience, live on campus, even if you live five minutes away. Living at home is not the true college experience.

College is the best time of your life, if you use it to your advantage. Students makes sure that the college you chose is exacty what you want in an college. Getting involved in campus life helps you survive college better. Also if you are struggling in classes, please talk to the professor. They are there to help, i'm pretty sure they don't bite. In college you meet great people and make friendships for life. Parents please don't force your children to go into a particular career or major. Let them decided what's best for them.

remember that college is an experience that you will never forget.. find a balance between work and play and it will all be worth it.

Picking which college to attend was probably one of the most difficult decisions I have ever had to make. There are so many factors affecting your choice and so many people throwing their own opinions at you as well. Know that which college to attend should be a group decision. Parents and students should weigh the pros and cons and of each school they are interested in. In my case, for example, I needed my school to have the most of all the things I wanted out of a college. Holy Family met my needs for a great nursing program, a holistic community, and a soccer team that I could play on. The one thing that I have learned most, thus far, is that this is real. College is preparing me for life; it is preparing me for the career I am going to hold hopefully until i retire and living on my own has taught me how to do things I thought my mom would do forever. Just remember that college is also a time to have fun and learn to be who you really want to be. That is is the best advice I can give to you.

I would tell students to stay focus and be organized. These are two of some of the elements that can make college education go by somewwhat easier. It might seem see like it will take a long time but if you stay focus on classwork, the better you will do. I would also tell students to keep their eyes on the prize. Yes, it takes four or more years, but at the end, it is so worth it. Finally, I would them to have fun and enyjoy college, but do not let it over power classwork. Remember what is really important: education.