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Finding the right college is not simply a matter of finding a ?designer? college (a school with a well-known name). Making the right college choice entails finding the right institution that provides an excellent education at a reasonable cost, and one that also offers a great and safe campus life. Once a decision has been made regarding which college one will attend, it simply makes sense to make the most of one?s college experience. College life can be one of the most stimulating and best years of one?s life ? whether a freshman or older adult returning to school. Making the most of college means not taking college for granted, and taking advantage of all college has to offer: joining a student group or organization one is passionate about or even know little about, not being afraid to ask for help, and challenging one?s self to do the best in all he or she aspires to do and be. More importantly, making the most of college also means surrounding one?s self with a strong support network, and then surrounding the entire process in prayer.

Really consider what you want to do with your life before choosing a college. If you don't know what you want to do, consider going to a community college to save money and figure out what you want to do.

To find the right college, visit the campus and ask questions. Take advantage of any opportunity to talk directly to current students and inquire about what they wish they had known about the college before they came. Also, make sure there are adequate resources for your intended major and any fallback majors you may consider. I enrolled at my current college intending to pursue one degree and decided I needed to change my major. Unfortunately the college I chose did not have a wide range of available majors and now I must choose another college to complete my degree. The ordeal has been a major source of frustration and has greatly inhibited my search for scholarships. To make the most of your college experience, choose a college you can relate to. Decide what is important to you, find people you're comfortable with, and do not be afraid to get involved. Don't wait around for people to come to you. YOU must take the initiative to get involved. If you don't step out of your comfort zone and get involved then you'll never meet people and will miss out on so much.

College is not only about education. College is about experience, new situations, new cultures, and new people. However, you have to choose the right experiences. Some colleges can give you plenty of experience, but in the wrong things. Make your education practical to your dreams. Make the college environment sutable to your goals. Find others that are like-minded, with the same dreams and long-term goals, and follow their steps. You do not have to walk the same road, but the environment that fosters success and encouragement will be far superior to one that is simply fun and easy.

Always be flexible; remember that college will change students no matter what plans they walk in with to school. Be prepared to look at other options to get where you want to go, but don't compromise on a some things that you really want.

First of, I would tell them that they should know what they want to do. They need to find a program that they are going to enjoy. I would also advise them that they should pray about it. If they are not where they are supposed to be then it does not matter how involved they are or how good the program is; they are going to be miserable. God know's whats best and wants them to not only succeed in life, but also have agreat time living life. As for making the most of college... get involved. Help with your class mates community service projects. Join someting that promotes envrimental awarness or social Justice. If you are an Communication and the arts major, then help make movies, particpate in the theater. I would also say to hang out and be a friend. Just be there for others and eventually someone will be there for you. I know not every one is into this but I would also strongly recomend finding a good church. A healthy church will help provide added depth to your community life.

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Have an idea of what you want your major to be.