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Choose one that fits your life style and personality. Get involved with what is going on on campus and get connected with other students. Parents need to support their students in things they want to try or want to explore on campus or in the city of their campus.

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Students: Make sure you are mentally prepared to start college. College takes up a lot of your personal time, so you need to stay focused on what is important and what's not important. You need to learn to make priorities, manage your finances, and not play as much as you did when you were younger. Chose a college that is right for you, whether it be to save money, for the reputation of your major, and for the expenses you will have.

There are a few things that I would advise to students trying to choose the right college. First of all I would say follow your instincts, listen to the opinions of your parents, friends and peers, but in the end you will be the one attending the college or university not your parents or peers. Next I would suggest evaluating why you want to go to college in the first place, do you wish to play sports and become an olympic athlete or just take the necessary classes to get you closer to achieving your career goal. Many universities and colleges cater to certain individuals, take time to carefully consider what your actual needs are. To make the most of your college experience, I would first advise choosing a college that is compatible with your learning and living style. Also I would recommend that most freshmen choose to stay in on-campus housing, such as an apartment on campus or residence hall. This will enable you to make friends and utilize campus resources. Most of all I would suggest trying to get involved and become part of your college community. Good Luck!

I would say follow your heart. Personally, I did not decide "what I wanted to be" right away. Delve into generals and get a feel for what you like. Do some job shadowing and research the areas you are interested in. If you've made a decision and you change your mind, then it's okay to change your major. Nothing is set in stone. Let your heart guide you in your decision. Pressure from the outside world, i.e. parents, boss, and those "well-meaning" people in your life will want to guide you and that is fine, just know that ultimately your decision must be made for yourself...if you are to be happy. Make friends, attend free events on campus, study hard, and stay focused and your dreams about college can come true. The most important thing to remember about college is that it is very difficult sometimes and you may want to quit, but you must never, ever give up!

Weigh all your options. Make sure that you know what it is you're going for-i.e. is it for your parents or for you your self. Find the best school for what you want.