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If the students are leaving off to college just to get out of their house, think twice! College is tough and mom is not going to be there. Try to take as many courses back at your community college that will save you lots of money and won't mess up your gpa!!

I recommend looking at the campus first before attending. I recommend looking at how much it is going to cost and how small or big the classes are. I suggest that the student attending the college should figure out what kind of atmosphere they can adjust with. The student should feel right at home and feel eager to attend the school rather than homesick. The student should feel comfortable visting the campus. They should not have any regrets. The student should also look at what activities they can get involved with at school that way they can get there mind off of being homesick and socialoze with other students on the campus. the student should feel safe and comfortable while attending. This is how you find out what college is suitable for the student. It just depends on how they feel about the school.

The search for a college can definately prove to be time consuming and stressful but 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} worth it in the end. The more you really dig and look at every resource you can find about each college the more you will feel comfortable. Remember your always going to have those jitters and hesitations about each college, thats normal. You are making a decision regarding the next 2-4 years, possibly more, years of your life. You want a school that will provide you with a strong program for your major. When I was searching for a college for me it came down to 2 schools; same quality of degree program, almost same distance from home, same social atmosphere. The kicker for me was the campus. I ended up picking the campus that I felt was as close to home as i could get. My campus is covered in parks and soothing outdoor environments that I truly have found comforting in certain times. One other major rule, do not go to a school to follow a high school best friend/boyfriend/girlfriend/anything. High school is over and this is a time to rely on yourself and venture out.

Go ahead and apply to the colleges you liked, but when you get accepted, look at them a little more, then choose the perfect one. Look into the ones you liked the most. Look financially, look at what they offer, and then take a look at the campus. Don't choose the one that, from a far, seemed like the perfect place to go. DON'T go somewhere because someone else told you it would be good. GO SOMEWHERE YOU WANT TO GO!

I would advice the parents and students to choose a college that is located in a safe and friendly environment. Finding the right college can be difficult, therefore I advice the parents and student to visit the college and make sure that the school offers the major that the student is interested in. It is important that the student and parents choose a school that has a good educational background and highly qualified teachers. It is also important for them to choose a college that is filled with friendly students that are just as eager to learn and make something of themselves as the student is. In order to make the most of the college experience it is crucial that the student is comfortable with the environment of the college. It is also important that the student attend the college with an open and eager to learn mind. Another way to make the most of the college experience is to get involved with the campus activities and join organizations to allow themselves to make a great deal of new, and hopefully long life friends.

Don't settle for less make sure if u want that school to be your school go for it.

Keep an open mind, always give it your best, and don't be afraid of others judging you.

One of the first decisions that should be made is whether a student wants to go to college far away or close to home. I know of several students who live far from home, yet they go home every chance possible. My college is not in a big city, which is okay for me but others do have a problem with it. Another point to consider is if the college of choice is affordable for your income. Making sure that the college offers the programs that you're interested in is very important. It is also important to find out what type of resources a college offers. The key to making the most of a college experience is to get involved in some way, it could be through church, dorm activities, student organizations, or fraternities/sororities. I've found several friends through a bible study that I attend. I do not participate in my dorm's physical activities, but have gotten closer to people in my dorm thorugh other activities that have been offered. I propose getting out of the dorm room as much as possible, even if it means sitting in the dorm's lobby and doing some homework.

For students I would let them know that college is the best time of their lives and to enjoy every moment of it because after your done thats it you can never go back.

Selecting your path after high school is a crucial decision. When moving into a world away from family and structure you must have a clear plan with tools to help you reach your highest potential. It is important to write out academic, personal, and financial goals. Once you have developed goals you must articulate the tools you will need to reach your goals. Be open and willing to discuss these goals and tools often. You will need to discuss who is responsible for your specific tools and add a time frame to these goals. It is always okay to revise, edit, and add new goals to your plan. Dream big!

Go and visit the campus and research what the school has to offer educationally and socially. Also look at the area around campus and what there is to do when you want to get away.

First of all, I would say definitely complete your basics at a community college. It is a lot cheaper and the classes are small like in high school. It is a good transition stage. As for choosing the right University. Don't choose one just because your boyfriend or your best friend is going there. It may be right for them and completely wrong for you. Choose the University that fits your needs and your beliefs. You want a college that is strong in your study. Also, get involved. I am very shy and it is hard, but I know that once you find friends and get involved in sports or different clubs you will find your way into the heart of the University.

In looking for a college make sure it fits the child that is attending it. College helps build people up and if someone is not happy there then that can not happen. Its not all about money as it is with the quality of experience a person will recieve

Decide what you want to achieve when you're done with college, and then choose a college that will help you achieve that goal. Think about your learning styles and how different sized classes will fit in with them. Take into account available transportation and living situations. Your best friend will not necessarily make a good roommate. Definitely have fun but don't forget the reason why you're there.

Visit the campus will school is in session. If you know someone already at that school, visit them for a couple of days. Go to class with them, stay in a dorm room. It's important to get a feel for the school before making such an important decision. If this is your first time away from home, you may want to consider distance as a factor.

Look for a college that is community oriented- where you can get involved in the community. I would also make sure to get involved on campus- with the different clubs and organizations.

To parents: When selecting the right school for your child, make sure that the universtiy is not only going to be academically stimulating but it also needs to encourage participation in extracuricular activities, intramurals, clubs, or other organizations. The schools that do not offer participation in these other types of organizations leave students lacking a sense of pride in ones accomplishments at their university. Those students that have the opportunity to become more involved have a greater sense of community amongst their classmates and also have the chance to gain better leaderships skills that will improve their work ethic in the future.

When searching for that best school for your student, keep in mind that every aspect at that school counts. Yes, grades are very important but what is also important is getting your student involved on campus. Getting involved on campus will not only transition your student into the college scene, but they will find and meet their friends for life there! Joining a club/organization can really be life changing for a student.

Discover what you like by visiting various colleges that appeal to you. This way, you get first hand knowledge about what it is like to attend the school. Pay attention to the students, the activities offered, the campus layout, the weather, and the overall appeal of the city in which the college is located. Liking the city you are in always helps with enjoying the college. If you are not able to visit a college, the Internet is your best resourse for finding out what others say about the college. When you have been accepted into the college of your choice, make the next few years count, but keep your head on your shoulders. Since this is the first time to live away from home for most students, some people find it difficult to juggle schoolwork and their social life, where they either fail out or end up making other bad decisions. Think ahead and schedule time with yourself to work on school so that when your friends call you, you can go out and don't have to miss out or fail that test in the morning. Keep your head up and enjoy the best years of your life.

Visit the school you are thinking of attending to get a feel for the atmoshpere it offers and make sure it caters to you more than you would to it.