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I would tell students who are looking for the right college to find the college that they would be comfortable spending the next 4 years at. They should be able to make friends and feel like they fit in. Do not base your choice on where your high school friends are going to college or what your parents think because in the end it will be you who has to be there for the next four years of your life. Just remember that you need to be happy at the school of your choice and part of that is getting involved in your university right away. If you get involved in activities at a university that you really want to be at you will enjoy your experience more.

Know that college is much harder than high school in the sense that you need to decide how hard you are going to work. Make sure you are comfortable in the area and on the campus you choose, and GET INVOLVED! Don't be afraid of your professors and don't underestimate the importance of getting involved and getting out of your comfort zone. And the biggest thing, don't go home every weekend! College is about growing up and being on your own, you are cutting yourself short if you only surround yourself with your high school friends and leave campus on the weekends.

Its good to be picky! Look at what a college has to offer you, from scholarships, to activities to academics. College is all about who you are. Its ok to not know what you want to be right away, or even change your mind. (I know I did) Get involved! Try new things! Theres lots of opportunities out and it makes the experience so much better when you have something fun to do and you get to make new friends. Don't skip class. Have and establish good study habits. This makes your grades easier obtain. If you live in the dorms, keep your door open when you're there! Its inviting and defintiely helps you get to know your neighbors.

Take the tours, see if you can get an overnight experience, step into the classrooms to see professors at work, and visit more then just one campus.

You are a first year student about to embark on your incredible, exciting journey at college. You detect a strange scent in the air that makes your lungs fill with anticipation and your lips curl into a smile. Smell that? It's freedom. In college, you are in charge of YOU, and you can do everything you ever dreamed of doing, and some things you never thought you could. You can wear the same pair of jeans twenty days in a row if you want. You can sleep on the floor, smile at strangers, and not go to class. You can pull all nighters, dance in the hallways, flirt A LOT, and talk back to mean people. In college, you can travel anywhere in the world, make friends with grown-ups, join groups, do your homework AND enjoy it... Anything you want! At college, you find yourself without losing yourself. Mark Twain once said, "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do.? This is what college is all about. What are you waiting for? ?Explore. Dream. Discover? ? Mark Twain

Finding a college is not just about what major or location is best for the family or student. These aspects are important but not sololy the reason to attend a college. The student must be happy. This is the key to success: simply being happy with the now and present. It is important to think of the future and plan ahead but that future will mean so much more if you enjoy the path you took there. Never give up on your search for the school or how to pay. Things will come, answers will come. Sometimes there are reasons why we do not get into one school but accepted by another. Take complete advantage of the opportunites given to you, and you will not miss anything. Lastly, just do whatever it takes to make the most of every day you are alive because in the end memories are the best thing in life.

Make sure to remember that a higher tuition does not guarantee a higher quality education.

Make sure you are picking the right college that has the program you would like to major in. Also make sure that it is a save campus. Where I go to school I feel very safe, we have blue lights every where on campus and you can go and push the button and talk to someone if you are afraid or need a ride late at night. I really enjoy my campus. Its always a positive to get involved because you meet so many people and you never know who you may run into when you graduate and could get a job.

get lots of financial aid

Make sure to know how you learn best and study best. It really helps when choosing the college that's right for you. If you don't learn well in large classrooms, a private school is probably a better choice for you.

i would advise students to attend community college for generals or take PSEO in high school. it will save a ton of time and money.

Have fun!

College is about finding out what you want to do with your life, but don't imerse yourself in figuring out what you want to be right away take some time to have fun and get to know people, because the people you meet in college could very well be your boss or co-worker some day.

I would tell them that if you don't know what they want out of life yet, don't waste your time. College is expensive, and if your not motivated it can be difficult to suceed. There is no point in wasting yours or your parents money trying to get your life in order. Decide what you want out of life. Then seek out the meens to get what you want.

Make sure that you do a lot of research before attending, make sure that there is no way that you could/would not go to that school.

Seize every opportunity you get when you're in college. Take out loans if you need to because you only get one chance and no one wants to live with what could have of beens. And seize all opportunities to make your resume look good, volunteering, intering, studying abroad, clubs, organizations, etc.

Before picking a degree, I would recommend finding a job that you would like first. For instance, do not become a history major without know what kind of job you can expect to have afterwards. You may be in your senior year and discover that there really isn't any jobs that pay well without going on to graduate school. Essentially, pick something that will give you the most enjoyment. For myself, I chose to become a Land Surveyor. This decision led me to find a program here at St Cloud State University to fit my chosen career path. Had I merely picked to major in Geography, I might not have come out of school with the right skills to be a Land Surveyor and ended up at a job I wouldn't like as much. Lastly, don't be affraid if you can't figure out what you want to do. If you can't, then merely take all the basic general education requirements until you know. Then it's merely a matter of taking the required couses for your major. I hope I helped shed some light on the matter. Good luck.

Do a lot of research and search many places. Take the best one that fits your needs

Go somewhere with a study abroad program. You may not think it is important to what you want to do for a career, but it gives you a great chance to get out there and interact with another culture on their terms. It also makes you more marketable for future employers or graduate programs because it shows an ability to adapt to new situations, that you seek out challenges, and that you took advantage of your college education to its fullest extent. Honestly, there are programs for everyone! If you do not think you can afford it, there are scholarships available and if your financial aid office does not know about them there are forums and communities online where you can find out more. I would not let anything stop you or stand in your way, the United States needs people with international experience so we understand our world better and can make informed decisions. Aside from that, it is a chance for you to get to know yourself better - which sounds trite, but it is very true. Study abroad is one of the single best decisions that ANYONE going to college can make. Dream under a new sky! Thanks.

I think a key point in finding the right college is to take a tour of the different campuses that you are looking at attending. I also think it is important to talk with a variety of students that are currently attend the college. Pick the college that you feel most comfortable at and are able to visualize yourself there for a few years. It's also important to check out the town that the college is located. It is important to get involved in activities to make the most of your college experience. I would recommend living on campus your first year to meet new people. Take advantage of making as many memories as possible and have fun!