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To students who are looking to find the right college for them, I would say to think about the decision carefully. First, I would read about the different institutions. This gives you the basic facts about the school and shows you what they take pride in. For instance, some schools are much more enthusiastic about their athletic teams than they are their academic clubs or fine art programs. Secondly, I would talk to any current students you can. They are more likely to give you candid information about the school. They can tell you what the town around the campus is like and how the teachers are. Lastly, and most importantly, I recommend actually visiting the school. Although this seems obvious, I know many people whose first time on campus was when when they were moving in. Whether it be a little sketchy or absolutely gorgeous, actually seeing the campus for the first time can definitely impact how you feel about attending the school. As far as making the most of the college experience, I would say that balance is key. Concentrating too much on either work or play can have really bad results.

MAKE SURE THAT YOU ATTEND A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT SCHOOLS BEFORE APPLYING AND ACCEPTING. IT IS IMPORTANT TO LOOK AT YOUR FUTURE AND WHAT ACCOMPLISHMENTS YOU WANT TO MAKE IN THE FUTURE, SO THAT YOU CAN MAKE A WISE DECISION. WHEN YOU DO LOOK AT THE SCHOOLS, PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR GUT INSTINCT AND THE PEOPLE YOU OBSERVE BECAUSE THESE ARE THE PEERS YOU ARE GOING TO SURROUND YOURSELF WITH FOR THE NEXT FOUR OR MORE YEARS. i WOULD ALSO ENCOURAGE YOU TO LOOK AT SCHOLARSHIPS EARLY SO YOU DONT HAVE TO WORK A FULL TIME JOB AND DEAL WITH THE STRESS OF SCHOOL WORK AS WELL.

I would tell parents to encourage their children to look at colleges that best represent the student's personal interests. Students do not need to attend a college just because it has the best program for their major. One should choose a college based on their own personal happiness there. One can receive the same education at a small, dry campus as they could receive at a large, party campus. It just depends on how hard a student works at what they want. In order to feel dedicated to doing well, students should love the kind of life each college encourages and promotes. My advice to students on how to make the most of their college experience is to get involved, make friends, and study hard. Joining simply one or two clubs can help a student feel much more connected and involved in their school. Friends are the people a student can hang out with on the weekends, have fun with, and talk to when going through a hard time. Finally, studying hard enables a student to feel good about themselves and, of course, helps achieve that perfect 4.0.

Don't only apply or visit the schools that you think would be the best fit for you. Visit as many schools as you can, speak to as many students there as you can, and be open to new ideas. Don't allow the most important decision of your life, where you go to college, be affected by where your friends are going, or where your parents went. Explore all the options and then go with your gut. Get involved in as many activities as possible. Don't let yourself get behind, because chances are you won't catch up. Don't take any class for granted, it will provide you with invaluable information and your grades in every class count. Take your GPA very seriously and it will serve you well when you graduate.

When choosing a school, look at all available options, including big universities and community colleges and find the one that suits your major needs. Visit as many campuses as possible to gain a better outlook of campus life. Try and talk to current students to get an insiders view of workloads, financial aid, etc. After finding a school, in order to get the best out of your college experience you should be involved as much as possible with academics, social events, clubs, sports, etc. If possible, try and stay on campus one year. You can make some amazing friends this way.

I have found that the most important part about deciding on the right university is how diverse that school is. By living in an environment with people from many different cultures, you really get a better understanding of society and what the world is. Yes, I know financial aid and furthermore, academics, are a very important part of choosing a school, but placing yourself in the correct atmosphere will better prepare anyone for what is to come later in life. By talking and interacting with students from Africa and South America in my classes and dorm, I have really gained so much more knowledge that will be useful in any field that I pursue. I thank the Ohio State University for giving me this great oppurtunity and learning environment, and I highly recommend applying here to any interested and prospective student.

I would say the most important thing in selecting the "right" college is to know what type of atmosphere you want to be immersed in. When I came to Ohio State, I was almost in a state of "culture shock". Like many people, I grew up in suburban America in a small town. Ohio State is very much the opposite. It is huge, urban, densely populated, congested, and at times overwhelming. It is smack in the middle of the city with virtually opportunity to escape to the solace of nature. Life here is fast-paced and trendy. I feel that I would have been much more at ease--and much happier--during my first year of college if I had taken atmosphere into consideration. The discrepancy between campus life and my life up until college was enough to make me depressed and confused for quite sometime after first coming to OSU. My advice would be for high school students and their parents to visit colleges of different sizes in very contrasting locations to get a better feel for the type of college atmoshpere that would make the student happiest.

choose a college thats right and comfortable for you , and enjoy and branch out . its so much fun

I would tell parents to ultimately let their children decide what college is the best for them. I know some parents force or urge their kids to go to schools that they don't like or don't feel comfortable in, and I think that can have a negative impact on their education. To students I would tell them to choose a school with an atmosphere and learning environment in which they feel comfortable with...because if you're not comfortable I don't think you will reach your full learning potential. I would also tell students to come to college with an open mind...don't necessarily have your future planned out before you even take any classes. You might discover your calling in a major that you had no idea even existed in high school!

Get involved and be friendly to everyone around you; that's truly the best way to make friends. Keep up with your school work from the beginning and be diligent in doing so. Enjoy it as much as possible and don't freak out if something seems wrong-I can say all of this from experience.