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Finding the right school is the key to your college experience. Too many people that I went to high school with are constantly saying that they aren't enjoying college because they don't like the school they chose. College is one of the greatest times of your whole life, not only socially, but for your future. What good is it if you're not happy? My two completed years here have been the best time of my life. I've met new people, made friends, had experiences I would have never had at home, and have gotten a world-class education. I couldn't ask for more. I'm glad I made a good decision in choosing my school and I'm glad that I'll look back on these years as among the best of my life.

My advice to students and parents is to deeply explore where you want to go. Find out what each prospective college has to offer and how it will suit your needs. I made a chart of the pros and cons from each school I was interested in. You should always ask a lot of questions and if you get the chance to, talk to a student who attends that university. Your first year of college is very important. Don't be afraid to come out of your shell and talk to individuals in your classes, in your dorm, in the dining halls, even on the bus. Chances are the people you're talking to will be glad to talk and you might even make a great connection. Going into college with a closed mind isn't much fun. Don't be afraid to take chances and try something you've never done before. Colleges have a lot to offer and they want you to take advantage of those opportunities. It truly is the beginning of the rest of your life and the experiences you make there are all yours to cherish. Good luck!

I would tell parents and prospective students to be informed and open-minded. My parents were afraid that I would get lost at a school as big as OSU, but I believe that enrolling at Ohio State was the best decision I've ever made. Just because a certain school doesn?t look appealing by the flyer you get in the mail doesn?t mean it is worth overlooking. College visits and talking to current upperclassmen are the best ways to experience the school before committing to anything. Once a student starts their college experience, involvement is crucial. Countless opportunities to gain life changing experiences, and meet life long friends are available; all the student needs to do is take initiative. Don?t be afraid of the upperclassmen, they were in your shoes once too, and are almost always willing and glad to help. The student body at your college becomes like your family, and the amount of love, pride, and enthusiasm that you can feel towards your school is unbelievable, all you have to do is enter the experience with a head held high, and a mind wide open. After all, these are the best years of your life!

First search inside to find what matters to you. Then follow your heart to the college that coinsides with your dreams.

Make sure you visit and stay for an amount of time near campus. Talk to the kids there. Sit in on a class. Make sure you get a taste of the experience before signing on.

Dorming the first year of school and getting involved in clubs that fit your personality are vital in your first school year. The people you surround yourself with will ultimately help shape your personality and views in college. It is also vital that you get to know your professors first hand in order to build a networking system for job applications and references for the future. Also, utilize everything your college offers you, including tutors, office hours with professors, your teacher's aid's office hours, and whatever else is available to you. Always remember to ask questions because those questions usually appear on exams 9 out of 10 times, and you always kick yourself when you don't end up asking those questions. Always keep on track of studying and develop good study habits early into the school year, otherwise you'll be behind and stressed out all year. Sometimes it is much better to stay inside and do homework than go out with friends to a party or movie. College is about making life long friends, but it is more importantly about building a strong foundation for your future career. Never lose sight of your goals and aspirations.

I would tell them to pick The Ohio State University and they will be fine.

Parents should help students find out as much information as possible about the university that they are going. Students need to make sure that they are making the right choice, and to be positive no matter how hard things get. At the very end it's all worth it.

I advise you to really look at what the campus prides itself for-is it it's athletics, artistic program, great academics? These things are going to be what the majority of campus is all about. Take a tour and listen to what the tour guide is reinforcing to be the main ideas of campus; if those reoccuring themes are in line with what you value and want out of your college experience, go for it! It will be easy for you to find people who have similar interests, and the design of the universities' extracurriculars will naturally bend towards your desires. If you aren't sure of what you want to do, check out a college with a lot of options! Big schools, particularly the ones that are near the city can provide a lot of culture and variety of experiences. However, a small school is definitely easier to know everything going on and everyone in it. College is an exciting time in your life, and just know that there's a great fit for you somewhere!

Go to Ohio State University, you won't be dissapointed.

Take advantage of the different organizations on campus in order to gain experience. Look for scholarships before december 1st of senior year in order to get the most opportunities. Stay focused in class and look at all the different majors that are offered before you make your mind up about one because you may change your mind more than once.

I would say first and foremost to schedule as many college visits as possible. This way you can get to know the campus before applying. These will also help you to compare the strengths and weaknesses for each university. Another thing I would try to ask students who attend college, perhaps freshman, to see how they thought transitioning was for them and what they would improve. While at college make sure you make at least one friend per class. This way you can study together and trade notes. plus each new person you meet, will mroe than likely, introduce you to other people they know and will help you meet even more people on campus that are just like you!

For finding the right school you need to ask yourself what you want out of college. Most students might just want to go for the purpose of career training, and then should opt for a school focused on the career. Others who want to learn a little about everything and want to keep their options open for their major should go for a bigger school like Ohio State. To get the most out of your experience in college you need to be willing to study for your classes rather than going out to parties every weekend; if that is done, you will feel much better about yourself and have greater success and less stress in college. Also, participating in campus activities and clubs will also allow you to get more out of your experience, although I believe doing so is all a matter of preference and not a necessity. What is most important is that you do your research about the schools you are interested in by going online or talking to students that either go there currently or are alumni. Find out what school is best for you and then go for it!

I would suggest going and visiting the top schools that someone is considering. Going and getting a feel for each school and the different college experiences each campus has to offer is necessary. If at all possible, I would also recommend staying with someone that you know at any college for the weekend, to get a feel for what it is like to live on a college campus.

When searching for a college experience, you need to find what is right for. You have to want to go there. Don't go to a college because your parents want you to go their or your friends go there. You should go where you will have the best college years of your life! College, while it is hard work, is supposed to be fun. Because after this, all you are going to be doing is working. Also, you should look at a school where they have the major you want to pursue and try to find a strong program. It looks better on a resume. When you get to college, have fun! Join clubs! It's the best way to meet new people. Get a group of friends together and have a dinner/movie night. Or you can join a sports team! College is a time to try new things. For example, I try something new every month. Last month I tried sushi. You never know what you can like. So go out there! Try new things and meet new people. Tben you'll have as much fun as I am!

I strongly suggest when trying to find the right college to do research. I would tell everyone to visit any college you think you might attend, or are even thinking of attending. No amount of money is worth a school that makes you feel uncomfortable, or provides you with an educaton that you aren't satisfied with. I suggest filling out applications early, talking with people attending the school or alumni's from the school. I don' think you could ever make too many visits or fill out too many scholarship applications. I would suggest finding a college that fits the lifestyle you would like to maintain, or one you would like to experience. I also strongly suggest utilizing resources around the campus, the little things matter too. Find out how scheduling works, adivising, wellness facilities, job availability, housing, food, and the region surrounding the campus. And never be afraid to try something new - that is still within some sort of comfort zone.

I would suggest that you first look for the schools that have the program you are interested in takeing. Then go on campus visits and get a feel for what the college is like. Talk to students there and get their take on the college. If you can, try to sit in on some of the classes to see how they are taught and if you are comfertable in that atmosphere. Also make sure that you can afford to attend the colleges you like, you can save a lot of money staying in state. Then narrow down your search and pick the one you feel is right for you. To make the most of your college experience, I would suggest you get active. Find clubs that you are interested in. If you are attending a large university there is probably a club for something you are interested in. I would also suggest that you attend sporting events and on campus rallies for those events. Also intermural sports are a fun way to be active and make new friends on campus.

I think that the most important advice on selecting a college would not be in which college you select, but what you can do with the college once you are there. The experience is what the individual student wants to make it. Try new things and expand your horizons beyond what you're used to. This is the best time to find out who you are and what you stand for. Take a couple elective classes to learn things outside of the standard curriculum. Take advantage of professors' office hours and form study groups with other students. Get a job working with people different from yourself. Join clubs, sports teams, or organizations so you can be part of something. It's okay to fail a class or change your major. College is about finding out what works for you and figuring out what you want to do with your life. Don't be afraid to go far away from home, and don't be ashamed to call your parents on the weekends. Work hard but make sure you're having fun because this is your life and it's up to you what you do with it.

Finding a college that is right is a very difficult decision, believe me I know. The best thing I did was make a list of all the things I wanted and needed in a college. This list included anything from economic criteria, to location, to activities offered. My parents made this list with me and we both compromised on the best choice. Then I visited these schools and I talked to the students who attended. I come from a small town so I wasn't sure that Ohio State University was the right choice, until I talked to a student involved with one of the scholar groups. The scholar group was service based and small enough that it made the big campus seem much smaller. I have made many friends through my choice of involvement and found a place here because of it. Now I can't say my choice would be the right one for everyone but I feel the process is applicable in all cases. Search out the school that meets both parents and students expectations. Then student get involved, it is the easiest way to connect to your campus. College is new and the opportunities there endless.

College is a growing process, not only for learning. You need to find a college with a campus and student body which fits with your personality. While you are on campus dont wory about what is going on at home, for many of you this is your first time away from home in 18 years, this is your life right now. If you spend all your time concerned about what is happening at home you will miss your entire college experience. When your in class listening to a lecture be sure to take a minute and listen to what is being said that is not in the class notes, chances are its on the final. Finally Have fun and keep the drinking to the weekend, which officially starts on thursday.