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I would definitely advise students and parents to visit the universities and/or colleges that they are interested in. They should do research and find out if the school has a program that actually allows the student to room with an existing student for about a week or two so the prospective students can really get a feel of the campus before they enroll. I also suggest talking to upper-classmen who are not biased about the university/college. By doing the above mentioned things, the student and parent can avoid being suprised at the atmosphere of the school after they are enrolled and it is too late.

The first thing I would tell someone is to choose a school based on what it can do for you and your future career. Do not pick a school because your friends or boyfriend/girlfriend are going there. When you get to whatever school you choose, you will make plenty of new friends. Do not let money stop you. If you do not have enough money to pay for the school, apply for scholarships, grants, and financial aid. There is almost always some way for you to get money to help you pay for school. Also look for a school that you feel will help you be able to make a difference while your there as well as when you leave. Be sure they have organizations that can help you with community service or getting out into areas of your projected field of work as well as social groups. It will be important to get involved in something. The school you choose needs to be a place where you can feel at home. If you do not think you will feel at home there, then it probably is not the school for you.

Go visit the college before you accept. Get involved on campus.

College is thought of as one of the most successful avenues towards holding an astute career and earning a prestigious education. In order to make the right choice, I advise that students should find a college that feels right for them. Students can begin their nationwide search easily with a personalized college search to access and connect to institutions that fit their needs and interests. Once a student narrows their search, the next step is to visit the school's campus. For myself, I found this to be the best way to find a school that fit me because I could actually see the campus and get acquainted with its settings. When a student attends their college/university they should regularly see an academic advisor, an advisor of their college, and even meet their professors. All will be thrilled to see that the student is enthusiastic about earning a privileged education and will help them to achieve this. Another great tip I will advise is becoming involved in the campus and community. By staying focused, a student can get the most of an academic education and learn traits like leadership and professionalism which can promote them to any successful career.

I think the best advice would be to not worry too much about it! I know it's one of the most stressful experiences in high school, making that all-important decision on what to do with the next four years of your life, at least it was for me: I struggled with trying to decide whether I wanted to seriously pursue a music degree or go the academic route. I spent most of my senior year worried about making the "wrong decision" instead of truly enjoying my last bits of life at home, whereas I now know I would've been perfectly happy with either outcome. My point is, no matter what you decide, college is going to be so different from anything you could ever expect or plan it to be, and what a wonderful difference it is! It doesn't matter if you go to the perfect school for your major or the school right down the street, what matters is what you do once you're there. If you take advantage of the opportunities you're presented with, no matter where you go, you'll be making your own best college experience, no doubt about it.

My honest advice is to pray a lot about your college decision and find out where God wants to use and teach you. I wish I had more, but God was faithful to lead me exactly where he wanted me to go because I wanted him to. He knows where you will be most effective and best influenced, and he cares more than you know about who you will influence and be influenced by in these next four years. These are the years where you are given the freedom of an adult without most of the restrictive responsibilities. Use this freedom to accomplish goals that you will find are actually possible with a certain amount of work, and to learn about yourself. You will change and grow immensely; you must take care that you are growing in the right direction. In my opinion that direction is toward God and the plan he has for you. College is on opportunity to absorb all of the ideas and philosophies you can. Your student body will be a fusion of diverse critical thinkers with coutless life exeperiences and backgrounds. Learn from them and then learn how to discern what you believe for yourself.

Visit the campus and really take in every aspect of it-the life on campus as well as off campus! Really take the time to evaluate all the needs you think you will have while you are in college and make sure that the school you are considering has everything to fulfill those needs! The best way to make the most of your experience is to manage your time! Take the class load you can handle; don't over do it!! It is important that you are able to focus equally on all of your classes! But don't forget that you have to have a little fun along the way! Give yourself room to grow! College is all about learning who you are and who you want to be, so don't be afraid of change!! Just stay focused and keep your head up and I assure you that you will do great!

My advice to parents is to allow the your teens to grow on their own when they go off to college. Freshmen year might be tough to handle but they will get the hang of it and will learn from their personal expereiences. You should give them their freedom and treat them like adults when they come back for the holidays. This in my opinion will keep them grounded and very happy to come back home and at the same time very happy to go back to school and work even more harder. Also, make sure you call them often but don't give them a hard time about what they are doing and where they are at or if they are partying. Tell them all that matters is that they are doing the right thing and make sure they know what their number one priority in school is and that is learning and getting the best possible GPA that they can attain.

making sure you get involved and get out of your dorm/ house. You gotta be a friend to make a friend and you get out of college what you put into college. !

I am a die-hard Aggie. I know that this university fits me like a glove, and I love the Aggie spirit and the traditions of Texas A&M. A&M offers limitless opportunities to grow and expand your mind. But I know that this school is not for everyone. However, I have had the privelege of getting to know students from all over the world, due to Texas A&M's wonderful international student program. I have been able to see how students from India, China, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Spain, Venezuela, Germany, Austria, England, Korea, Greece, Pakistan, Nigeria, Ethiopia, France, Brazil....etc....students from every corner of the world, fare in the environment of Texas A&M. And I have heard from most every one of them that they have felt very welcomed and respected at this school, and will go back home to tell of their positive experience in the United States, at this university. If we, as Texas A&M, can be a place that combats the often negative stereotypes that the world may have of Americans, then I want to take every opportunity to be a part of this impact that we have on the world.