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Let your child choose which college and what they want to do. Don't expect them to be perfect when they go. It is supposed to be fun and a learning opportunity. That means academically and personally.

Look at the best options that fit what you want to learn and a place you will think you will be happy

When you are looking for a College or University, you are looking for a life style. Chose one that has your best interest at heart. Rememeber, you will change your major a lot, everyone does. There is no harm of not knowing right away what you want to do for the rest of your life. Coming from a person who decided not to attend College just out of High School, and was trying to make a living on my own, I can tell you, this is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I would not change this for anything in the world. You will come across hard times where you think you cannot do it, or nothing interests you, and you feel like a failure. We all go through it, but the reward is far more greater in the end if you stick with it, and give it the best you can. You are graded on your successes and your failures, but remember, it is by far the greatest experience you will ever have. This is the moment where you have decided to take the next step into the rest of your life.

The college experience is an important time in a young persons' life. The college years finally define who a person is going to become. When I chose my college I looked for one that fit my personality. I am a small town girl and wanted a small town college; one where I could walk to all my classes and have one-on-one interaction with my teachers. I also looked for a campus that offers a multitude of on-campus jobs. Simple advice I would give to people looking for the right college would be; to tour as many colleges as you can. Touring the colleges will give you a firsthand peek into the lives of the students on the campuses. The experience of touring a college can help people test their personality to the school. To make the most of the college experience; it is best if students do their work ahead of time. This allow for time to rest and fun. Find a job on-campus where they allow homework to be done and keep on top of it. If students don't they can loss control of their schooling and get overworked. Also just have fun!

Find a college that is far enough away from home to get the "college experience," but close enough so that a trip home doesn't have to be a big ordeal. This ensures easy holiday vacations and helps to alleviate homesickness. Also, be sure to pick a college that offers what you find interesting. If there were extracurriculars that you enjoyed in high school, chances are that there are equivalents in a university setting. Being involved in extracurricular activities helps to form instantaneous friendships that have many similar interests.

Go into college with the right attitude. Don't go to party or for the social aspect that accompanies college life. Try to find balance between study, work, and play if one is getting more attention than the other you are bound to suffer in one way or another. Educate yourself on financial aid and private loans for students and parents; avoid debt at all costs because you can get ito trouble quicker than you think. Apply for any and all scholarships that apply to you because the more help you get, the more time you have to focus on school and get it done. Make college a family goal. When family helps everyone benefits. Try not to work during the semester and live off a budget creates less stress. If you do have to work try work study to help balance the scale. Don't give up! Stay determined and focused. College isn't a sprint but more of a marathon so don't get down if you don't finish when you were hoping the important thing is to keep with it until its over. Finishing is the only way to make all your hard work worth it!

HAVE FUN

I would advise students to choose carefully when they are deciding which college or university to attend. Do not pick the school that looks like it would be the most fun or choose because you want to stay with your best friend. Pick the school that seems best for you, usually based on a campus visit, maybe several campus visits. Meet people, ask plenty of questions, and definitely speak to the advisor for the program that you would like to enter into. Another good thing to do when going on a campus visit is to eat lunch in one of the cafeterias on campus, sit down and watch the students, do they look like they are having a good time? Can you see yourself living and going to school in this place? Also stop students as they walk by and tell them you are trying to decide if you want to attend school here and ask them what they like and dislike, most students will be willing to talk to you. The most important thing is to trust your gut, dont let anyone else decide for you. This is YOUR education and the rest of YOUR life. Good Luck!

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Do all the hard work first then finish it off with a little bit of fun.