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First off, definitely visit all the colleges that you're thinking of! And don't do it all at the last minute! The more colleges you visit, it gives you more of a sense of what colleges are like, and which ones you'd prefer to attend. Don't be afraid of being too far away from home, but if you are, decide to dorm somewhere that you may be able to go home every once in a while. To make the most out of your college experience, go out and explore the campus and the city. Meet all sorts of new people and make lots of friends! Join clubs here and there but do remember not to overbook your schedule! You will definitely need some down time here and there. Relax and take each semester one at a time and you'll do great. :)

The most important part about finding the right college is knowing that the student will feel at home there. If a student doesn't live comfortably in the campus's environment and atmosphere, he or she will have significantly more trouble finding both academic and social success. Another major factor to consider is the level of the academics. If the student is not challenged, he or she will most likely get bored and not do well. Perhaps it would be smart to sit in on a class to get an idea of the level of difficulty. To make the most of the college experience, it's very important for the student to have an open, upbeat attitude from the first day on campus. College is an excellent opportunity to learn new ways of living and grow into your own person. Also, the more friends the student makes, the more fun he or she will probably have throughout college and also the more contacts he or she will have for the future. Further, it's vital to get involved in clubs and other activities and gain some school spirit.

Attending college for the first time is unnerving - you do not know what to expect. The best way to find out what you're in for is by visiting the campus, attending a few classes, and speaking to current students. Pamphlets, fliers, and brochures all promote the school and all the clubs, classes, and extracurricular activities available, but the best way to find out what the school is REALLY like is to speak with the students who go there. In order to make the most of your college experience, you should make a set of rules that you plan to follow and find friends who have similar goals. Work hard in classes but make sure you have some fun too; you'll never be able to go back and relive these four years so make the best of your time at college. It truly is an amazing experience and as long as you are doing what makes you happy, you'll be successful in the end. Good luck with applications! And remember, choose the school that is the best fit for YOU, not one that your parents, teachers, or friends recommend, but one that you can see yourself in. :-)

First off, I would say that there is almost NO perfect university for anyone. Places may fit your criteria now, but what about a year later? Understanding that college is what each individual chooses to make of it rather than something to get 'perfect' takes a load off of people's shoulders. Now that that's out of the way, I recommend a student choose the place where they'll grow the most, where the student body seems like people they'd like to spend the next four years with and in a physical environment that nurtures their mental health. Once you've landed at your institution of choice, live the college life to the fullest! Particularly in the academics! You'll never get another chance to be with so many brilliant minds in one place or to devote months of your life to learning about nuanced subjects in great detail. Don't get too caught up with following the crowd, this particular experience is yours alone to keep. Choose who you share it with wisely. Never forsake friendship and respect for others. Be free to be yourself, or find yourself, whichever one necessary. Anything is possible; seize it!

At the end of the day, go to college where your heart tells you. Let yourself be clouded by the "It would be easier if I went here" and the "Everyone where I'm from goes there" for a little while, and then let that go and make the only choice that you could ever have made. It's that easy and that hard. And when you do make the right choice, go with conviction. Be proud that you did something different, that you took a risk and are on the other side of the continent and are becoming a whole new person, or be proud that you are 1 hour from home at your state school doing greek life with all your high school friends. There's no shame in either choice. And you will be happy and have the most wonderful, amazing life either way. So there's no wrong answer - there's just your answer. And that's what matters. The most important thing is having the courage to choose your answer, whatever that may be.

When choosing a collage the biggest focus should be on the opprotunities the school offers in the long term. I ended up choosing a school that puts me far away from home and friends and honnestly is a little out of my price range, but I don't regret it because every day I learn so much that will help move me towards my career goals. Not only that, but the school has a great network of almuni, friends, and national notability, all of which will be very important in helping me get a job. Tradition, partying, socializing, those should all come second, but that dosen't mean they won't be important. After my first year I had created a great network of new friends that I know I will be able to rely on for years to come.

Visit colleges and really think about Financial situations.

Visit your prospective campuses. Get a feel for the general atmosphere but have a few conversations with the students and faculty to get some personal perspectives into the college. Set realistic goals for academics and plan out your time wisely!

I think you need to begin by really focusing in on what you are interested in studying. From there, zero in on locations, how close to home you want to be, if you want to be in a big city, etc. From there, it's research, research, research. Talk to other students, college guidance counselors, and even visit school's websites. Find out what they are about and if the programs seem like they would be a good fit for you. Make phone calls. You have to be aggressive in getting the information you need because it is your future, and ultimately, you are the one responsible for it. From there, visit. Make sure it's a place you can see yourself enjoying and being comfortable in. Get informed. It's the best way to make the right decision for yourself.

First of all, get all the bearocracy such as loans, financial aid, and registration done as soon as you can. That way you can concentrate on your schoolwork when classes start, rather than worrying about how broke you're going to be! Second, don't start drama over little things, it isn't high school anymore and theres no one to go running home to, so be an adult and try and make mature decisions. Which leads me to: Third, you don't have to impress your firends with how much you can drink, chances are your attempts to be a badass will lead to foul break ups, lost friends, lost lunch, and you'll more than likely wake up somewhere you dont want to be.