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I had never heard of the school that I chose until my graduating year. My heart was set on another school, and that school had already accepted me. I knew where I was going to live, had an idea of where I could work, and everything seemed to be coming together. Then, through an idle comment, I heard of a 'little school down south' that had all the charm, culture, and appeal of a close-knit community. I wasn't a small-town person, but I did like smaller classes and the outdoors. After a short investigation I changed my preference and leaped into my first year of college without knowing precisely how it would end up. I took the chance and jumped, and I have been well rewarded for taking the challenge. When taking the next step it's wise to expect some stumbles, and maybe even a scar or two. But those scars will tell stories. Overall, it's about taking chances, putting a foot forward and trusting the ground that's there. I wouldn't trade my experience for the world, and I'm glad to have followed an idle comment that led to a dream fulfilled.

A school where class sizes are small because you get more individual attention. Opportunity to be involved and have a great experience.

I would definintely recommend visiting the campus. Go with the school that feels right to you. Then when you get there, do anything new to keep yourself busy. Get involved with things on campus, if you're not doing something everyday, you're not involved enough. Have no regrets and have fun, put yourself out there because this is the time to become who you want to be. Parents, support your students no matter what their decision is. Always be there for them and be aware of what they're doing, put an honest effort in knowing what it is that your student is doing. You both will never regret it.

As a student, I would say look at what you enjoy the most, both school and extra-curricular things. Pick the school that matches the best with you. For parent, I would say, let your student explore. This is their time to be an adult and its one of the first major choices they will make in thier lives.

Be outgoing and interactive, have fun but be resposible, pick a place and have a good atitude about it, get involved and do great!

When it comes to choosing a college, follow your gut. Even if a school is well known and has a fancy name, it may not be the right place for you. Every school has its good parts as well as its drawbacks. Make sure to weigh your options and take into account what your priorities are. When it all comes down to it, trust your gut feeling.

There are a few things to look for i a college that I think are essential. Number one campus size. What kind of a connection with the profesors are you looking for. Number two, does the school have the degree you want, or area's of interest if you have no decided yet. Number three price. Although it shouldn't be the deciding thing price is a big factor, if one school offers a scholarship and another doesn't the first two things are the same then that is a big thing to consider. Enivironment is anoother thing. If you are used to living in the mountains and love it you might want to hesitate moving to the desert. overall though the biggest thing I would say is the feel of the campus. walk on campus for a couple hours during the school year. see how the students innteract with each other. look at the library the cafeteria. see how lost or not lost you get and if you feel safe in the area. the city around the school is very important. you can love the school hate the city and then hate the school. take it all in.

Make sure that the university or college is the place that you want to be; if you feel like ou shouldn't be there, you probably shouldn't.

My advice to any student is get involved in activities. There are so many opportunities to have a role in leadership and service activities. If you don't get out you don't experience college life. There are many wholesome and leadership building activities that students can do. Students who are involved learn skills to balance time and study harder. I have a great experience.

The best way to find the right college is to first check out their academic classes and how they fit what you want to do. After you check out the academics of the school try and visit the school. That will show you almost exactly what the campus life will be like and how much you will enjoy it. If you do not have fun on your campus tour that means you will probably not have a good time being at the school at all because not enjoying yourself when you first go to a new place then that is a pretty good sign that you will not have a good time being at the school.