Cameron
College has been the time of my life. If somebody were to tell me different I would call them crazy. College is not just about learning, it is about meeting new people, learning to be responsible and becoming an adult. There is no amount of money somebody can give you for the things you learn in college, whether it be from a professor, coach, or the kid that sits behind you in chemistry class. Not only does college prepare you for life, it is your life. What you do in college will be with you for the rest of your life,whether you like it or not. College is giving you the opportunity to have a superior job, better yet, a better life. Life is not just about making money, and having the material things, life is about happiness, family, friends, and opportunity. And all those things are characteristic of the college life.
Valerie
Find a college that has the student's interests availible (active theatre, band, sports, research). Meet with some of the faculty in the student's major field. Attend any connection days that allow high school seniors to tour the campus.
Terranda
Make sure the college you choose fits your personality. Also, choose a school that will cater to your needs and career goals.
Tyler
Pick the one you're sure you want to go to.
Sarah
Choose what is most comfortable to you. If you enjoy being close to home choose a college that you can commute back and forth to easily. I moved an hour and a half away my first year and I had a blast but I didn't realize how much I missed my family until I was gone. I decided to move twenty minutes away and I lke it a lot more plus all af the students here are country kids jsut like me. Live in the dorms atleast one year, it's so easy to meet people that way it may take a few weeks but you'll get to know most of the people on your hall eventually. I wish I would have lived in the dorms when I moved last fall, I lived in the dorms as a freshman but when I transfered schools I got my own place. It is a lot harder to meet and stay in touch with people when you don't run into them every other day.
Monique
I would advise parents and /or students when looking for the right college to attend to check to see if the school campus provides security, activities, cafateria, library access, and academic success. I believe with all of the areas mentioned, students will get the most out of their college career.