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I would tell myself that I should save money from my (then) job for my upcoming 4-year college career. I would tell myself to look for more scholarships. I would explain that life at Muskingum is expensive and without having proper funds, I could face the possibility of having to transfer. I would try and stress the importance that, no matter what the institution says, the financial aid they offer is never enough. I would say that otherwise, I am academically sound and I will fit in very well with college life - I just have to be able to fund that life and that is where many of my problems arose.

Stay focused through everything you do but don't forget to have fun. Study hard to make good grades not only to pass but to feel good about yourself. Make friends and study with them. Learning is much easier and more fun with friends than alone. Volunteer in activities related to your field as much as possible and get to know possible future employers. It pays off in the end and is a lot of fun too.

Make sure you buy all books used and study study study, that's the hardest thing to do.

If I were to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would first off tell myself to get the best grades that I could possibly get because grades matter in college and it could eventually help you get better financial aid and more scholarship money to help pay for college. I would also tell myself that being away from home the first couple of weeks or the first month is not that bad at all once you get involved with the campus and meet new people. The people you meet could potentially become life long friends and they are great people. I would also tell myself to study very hard because there is no way I could be passing college right now if I did not study at all, passing tests is a major part of college and it will determine a lot about your future endeavors. I would also tell myself to relex and just take one thing at a time, college is a part in your life to have fun but also to learn some things to help you in your career path ahead.

Study hard, be involved in the activities and clubs on campus because it looks awesome on a transcript, look at vet college requirements now!! Don't ever loose faith, yea it's college, it's supposed to be hard.

The most important advice I could give parents and students in finding the right college is simply. You have to look into several colleges before making a final decison. Don't just settle for one school, because it may not fit your needs. From my experience, I learned the hard way, and now I'm facing the consequences. Don't make that same mistake, do research on the schools your interested in attending. There are three main factors you need to look at : 1) Location. How far do you want the school to be? 2) Size of college. 3) Cost of attending. This is the most important factor. Once you take into consideration all three of these key factors, you'll find the school that best fits your needs. My advice to students in getting the most out of college life is to first off enjoy it. College is about preparing yourself for the future and growing as an individual. Get involved on campus, by doing this you'll meet new people and become a part of the community. Finally, don't take anything for granted. Before you know it you'll graduate. And remember this is for your education.

I would look at what interests you most both extra-curricular activities and your favorite classes to help narrow down what school offers the both of best worlds. For example, if history is your favorite class but you love photography try to find a school that offers classes in both areas. This will help especially if you do not know what you want to major in.

Visit schools of all different sizes and locations. Once you have seen many different types of colleges/universities, then make sure you visit the top two or three schools multiple times to ensure that you really know what living on campus will be like when you move there. Campus visits and overnight stays are a great idea but keep an open mind as well as smile, be friendly to the students already on campus.

I would recommend going with what school you are most drawn to. Don't just pick the cheapest, unless you have to, or pick the one that is the most pretigious, because one it comes down to it you're going to be there for four years. When you go visit a school look around and see you the students are interacting with each other and how they are interacting with the professors. To get the most out of your college experience I would recommend just having fun and making friends. You can never have too many friends. Find a group that you enjoy hanging out with and they will be friends for the rest of your college career, and hopefully your life. And of course you have to study and do well in your courses! Speak up in class, ask questions, and talk to your professor in their office. Professors do not mind you coming to them after class if you have a question or if you just want to chat. Good luck!

When trying to find the right college, look at the community. I think having a small community helps one feel more comfortable. You have a chance to get to know alot of people in college. Take time to talk to professors and other students on campus to get a feel of everything. A great option would be to stay the night on campus before you make a final decision. Being on campus in the college life can help you see how the college is and if your going to like it. Drive around the community and see if it is something you are going to like. Some like small communities while others make like big communities. Safety is also another issue. You might feel safer in a smaller college/university. However, make sure you look to see if the college has safety polls when walking around campus. Check on the safety statistics on the campus also. Overall, there are lots of things that can affect a decision. Take your time and look at each campus carefully. You will find the right one for you!