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There are many things that you need to look for in a college. Most importantly - you need to find a place that fits you. You need to find a school where you can learn and have fun, and meet new people and form long lasting relationships. You need a community that can foster your growth and help mold and shape you into a better person. Sure, cost, location, and other factors do matter - but college is a once in a lifetime opportunity and will ultimately shape the rest of your life. There is no wrong choice, other than not going at all. You need to find a college where you'll be happy, one that fits you and your personality. You can become active and make your education personal, and take out from your education what you want. I know I made the right choice to attend Penn State - and with events like Thon, I make my time count. I'm proud to say... WE ARE PENN STATE.

Not sure, meet as many people as you can and have fun

If I were to give advice to another person on how to find the right college I would tell them to do what they want instead of what other people want. In order to get the most out of your college experience, you need to know what your expectations are for yourself. If you want to come out of college with a paying job, you should look into colleges that have a high rate of placement at the time of graduation. Going to school based on what you want and not what other people want is the key to getting the most out of your college experience. You also need to research the weather at the colleges you plan on attending. Making sure you are happy with the temperature and weather is another important key to your success. Being miserable at a campus with weather you don?t like will only prove to make you less productive and unmotivated. When finding a college, the bets advice I can give anyone is to find the college that is right for you, and you will be successful.

Concentrate on the studies, making sure homework assignments are complete and accurate. In college, students are on their own. Students are responsible for being up to date in their classroom assignments. If there are changes, the professors tell the students at the onset of the semister where to find updates and changes, they do not remind the students daily. Attending a small campus right out of high school makes the transition easier for the sheltered high school graduates. The class sizes are smaller, the professors are more available. As the campus is smaller, there is the feeling of security. However, having completed al most a year and a half, I am ready to transfer to the main campus. I work part time and am able to balance school work and work as both the school are my employer have been flexible. Remember you are paying for this education, make the best of it!

Find the school that whets your appetite for a lifetime of learning. The one that reflects your interests, complements your personality, and helps you grow academically, emotionally, and socially. The one that gives you a sense of nostalgia even if it is the first time you have visited the campus, because that feeling will only intensify during and following the years you spend there. And make the most of your experience by exploring. Explore the geographic region, explore the campus activities, explore your desires and allow them to manifest themselves into actively trying new and different things. Crack an egg into a skillet, and recognize that this should be you. No, not on drugs, as the 90s TV commercial might suggest. It represents you breaking out of your shell and exploring what the universe and the university have to offer!

Go to a school that you will be able to explore for the entirety of the next 4 years without getting bored.

The key to finding the right school is the moment you step foot on campus. Once you're in the environment, see the buildings, feel the energy of the students, and see the livelyhood of the school, you know if it's for you or not. While you can research school reviews, everyone's opinion of each school is different. Find the one that's right for you, not your friends, parents, or teachers. College is the best four years of your life, so pick somewhere that you'll be able to enjoy your four years, learn about yourself, and develop relationships to last a lifetime.

Finding the perfect school can be a daunting decision to make. Through my 3 years at Penn State, I've learned there are three aspects of a university that can make the decision easier, and most successful in the end. First, find a school with a wide range of strong academic programs, because at 17, you don't always know what you want to do. If you change your mind mid way, you should be able to switch majors easily and with confidence in the new program you may select. Second, look for a school that has a wide range of extracurricular activities available, this will be one of the greatest ways to make life long friends, and prepare you for the real world - learning how to juggle numerous activities. Finally, find a school with a strong Alumni base. Take the opportunity to talk with them and learn from them. They will help you throughout your undergraduate years as well as be a wonderful tool for finding a job after graduating. This is an exciting and important step in life. When making this decison, make sure to follow your heart. You want to be happy wherever you are.

Finding the right college is really based on the needs of the students - that includes geography, people, climate and most importantly - does the school provide enough resources to successfully land you a job when you're done? Everything else is secondary.

My advice would be to find out as much as you can about any colleges that you or your child are thinking about attending and always make sure to apply to more than one. By researching the different colleges (and visiting them if you can) you can really get a feel if the school is right for you. Make sure to talk with past students but try not to be too swayed by strong opinions. What didn't work for them might work well for you. If you take the time to look closely at all the different aspects of a college, it is less likely that you with be surprised or disappointed by anything. And when you aren't worrying about how things are going to work out and you've found a school that is the perfect fit, you can enjoy yourself to the fullest and really make the most of your college experience.