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In addition to doing a lot of research about available majors and programs when choosing a school, making a campus visit and speaking to current students is essential. Try to find someone unbiased to talk to and ask specific questions about the issues that concern you. Real students can give you better answers than admissions counselors can, especially about campus life. As for making the most of your college experience after you find the school with the best fit for you, the best advice I can give is to enter into it with the most open mind possible. Starting college is a huge change in your life, and you are about to be thrown into a lot of situations you've never dealt with before. Being mature and flexible will help you deal with these new problems a lot more smoothly. It might feel scary and lonely moving away from home and old friends, but you'll be exposed to a huge new diverse network of students. If you take advantage of it and put yourself out there then you will quickly make plently of friends and establish yourself enough to really enjoy your time in college.

Know your school's spirit. Sometimes families can come together by attending or engaging in the activities that the college has. Parents who have gone to college should tell their kids about their experiences but should also be very open to what their own kids experience at college. For me, it built a lot of trust between myself and my parents. I share almost all of my experiences and encounters because they told me what they went through. It makes it easier to approach them when a problem or concern comes up. It is very easy to become overwhelmed while at college so having your parents there when you need them makes it so much easier to get back on track. And don't be afraid to go out and try new things. College is full of new and exciting stuff and can make you a much more happier person if you are willing to take the risk.

Firstly, my advice would be make sure that the schools you are applying to have the major/majors you're looking to get into, as well as activities/clubs that you are interested in joining. I also think it's important to choose a school with other majors/fields of study that interest you, because with time and exposure to new things, you might end up changing your mind about what you want to do. Also, on the topic of paying for college-do your research! Apply to as many scholarships as you can, and become best friends with the financial counselors. STUDY ABROAD!! I cannot stress that enough. Lastly, be fearless! Take note-that does not mean be irresponsible, it means to dare to dream, think big and go places you never dreamed you'd be This is a great time in your life to discover yourself, so push the envelope-maybe that means going to a school alone, where all your friends aren't going, or maybe it means stepping out of your comfort zone and joining a new club, and maybe for parents it means letting go a little.

Plain and simple: Be true to who you are. You will be spending four years of your life at college and you want it to be somewhere you want to spend time. It has to feel right to you and be best for your situation. When I visited the campus, it just felt right. This may not make sense now, but when you are at the right place, you will know it. Once you find that place, be aggressive and pursue what interests you. Do not sit back and just watch. Four years goes by fast. It is a great time to make connections and build lasting friendships. In the end, just do what you feel comfortable with and never be afraid of learning or trying something new. College is all about new experiences and growing as an individual.

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Take a college tour. Its informative.

I would tell students to explore all colleges that interests you. The Ohio State University was the first college I visited, but it took me visiting other schools in Ohio to appreciate all the different oppertunities Ohio State had to offer.

Going off to college is hard, the discipline is not there, but trust that your child will do the right thing, but ask questions and if something doesn't feel right, then it is not right.

Go with your gut!

Pay attention is internship oppurtunities. Wish i would've taken one.