Julia
Take the time to research the school and think about what areas of study really interest you (the student). Take every opportunity you can and meet new people. Learn from friends and form study groups in classes that are difficult for you. Get that support group early and take advantage of the study rooms in the library. Above all, always get your butt to class. It's easy to loose focus and stress out if you don't go to class--remember you'll be paying for it later so you might as well go! Know where your professors are in case you need to stop by. I would always try to visit my science class professors at least once a week and ask them questions I had written down from the week's lectures. By doing this, the professor gets to know you and you get more out of your class than if you just did the minimum. Always ASK QUESTIONS when given the chance.
Marie
The most important suggestion I could provide to a student is that he/she should become involved with on-campus and off-campus activities/organizations.
Tim
Keep an open mind. Be open to trying new things and meeting new people. Be ready to work hard, school is more than just sitting in lecture and taking notes. Get involved with different groups on campus and/or join a club. And don't give up when the going gets tough, I've seen people do that and it leads to academic probation. Instead, seek help; there are many people willing to help you.
Jacalyn
Do not just focus on the courses that are offered, but look at what the campus offers for activities and things to do around the town.
Brandon
Visit the campus. Oregon State has an amazing campus that conveys the academic spirt of the university.
Derek
Doing what you love to do is the truly one of the greatest things life has to offer. My suggestion to any college bound student is to simply explore. Get into classes you find to be interesting. Don't necessarily shut yourself off from all the other subjects the school has to offer and only focus on your major, take this time to investigate your interests. When I fist started school , I was set on being a phamacy student, after a year and a half, I found myself to be a sociology major. My interest in sociology has surpassed my interest in pharmacy, this is becasue I allowed myself to search and investigate. Colleges around the world have so much to offer, make sure your're getting the best out of it, cause it only happens once.
Michelle
stay close to home, it saves money
Janine
Find the best that will suite you academically, socially, and locality. Don't pick a school half ways around the world if being close to family is important for you. Find the middle ground, and be proud to go forward with it. Follow your dreams, not your parents'.
Marcus
Find a place that you like, don't be afraid to move far away, or even some place close to home. Having said that, don't hesitate to another campus, if the place you chose doesn't work out. Now is the time to find what you like and what works for you.
Hannah
I would make sure you really research mutiple majors you are interested in at the college, in case the one you initially choose proves too difficult. This way you have a fall back at the same school. I would also really get to know the people that live around you by leaving your door open and just talk to them. They probably know what you are going through, and are willingly to at least have dinner with you once in a while. Parents, allow your student to decide their college, do not force them to you alumni school. Even if it is your money they are spending, it is still their experience and their life and their future, so don't force what you opinions on them. Students, really choose a college that you are comfortable with, where you know where the Target is, (if there is one) and the Winco.