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I would encourage prospective college students to consider every little detail about a college before deciding upon one to attend. There is so much to consider such as the population, size, professors, classes offered, and even the food selection offered on campus. Just because a friend says something is great, the same thing could drive someone else crazy for four years. The college experience should be a time of learning in all areas of life, not just academically. Take advantage of every opportunity that comes and don't be afraid to change. Some college students are afraid of breaking free of the bonds that held them with high school friends. College is a time of learning about how successful and independent a person can be on their own in preparation for true adulthood that comes once the education is completed and it's time to begin a career.

To be yourself and try as many things as possible. College is all about what you make of it. Be friendly and open minded and you will have a great college experience. Pay attention and attend every class because professors that see a students face will remember him or her when it comes to giving out grades at the end of the semester.

The advice I would give about finding the right college is to visit as many schools as you can and really sit down and decide what is important to both the student and the parents. From first hand experience I did not look at nearly enough schools and when I did not get into my first choice college I was bummed that I had few choices. I also think it is very important to get away from home, sure the convenience is nice but you truly do learn so much about your character if you are taken out of your comfort zone. I learned more about myself in the first 2 weeks of college than I did my whole life. Do whatever feels right.

I suggest visiting the campus to get a feel of what it is like.

when you choose a pray about it first before and let god led you in the right directions.

When choosing a college take into account several things. How big do you want the class sizes? How good is the food selection and quality on campus? Are there several campus events/clubs you would be interested in? Is there a church nearby or part time jobs? How much will this cost? Most of all consider location. Going to school in another state gives you an even more diverse experience, but it is more expensive with out of state fees and flights home on holidays. Do you best to get an hour away from your parents, this will aid you in becoming an independent adult. Once enrolled in school go to all the orientation activities. All the student there are in the same boat. Hang out with your roommate. If you don't get along with them, try switching rooms to a new friend's. Go to campus sports events, you can meet more people, be social, and save money. Join a club team. Many students are tempted to eat endlessly, excercise will keep you healthy, social, and fit. Try not to cling to your hometown friends or parents, this will only keep you homesick. Enjoy college life!

Visit the college and talk to the students that go there.

SAVE UP YOUR MONEY... you go through ALOT

to students: once you step on it, you know it's right. if you do not get that feeling, keep looking. to parents: be patient, it's their future, not yours

Get as involved as possible

Choosing the right university will have a deep impact in the future. Therefore, I would strongly recommend to keep the expectations present at all times and resarch every school aspect. Including financial aid, tutoring, class sizes and diversity as well as the very important aspect of job placement ratio after graduation.

Take as many opportunities as possible because once your time there is over, you can never get it back!

Visit the college first, but do not make a decision on your first impression. Take advantage of school programs, especially study abroad. Do everything that you want, and worry about cost and consiquenses later. This is the best and only time in your life that you can do most of these things.

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My advice to parents and students is to tour the propespective school and talk to the students not just the tour guides. Most of the students will answer honestly when it comes to their opinions on their university or college. They would also want to pack sparingly, most dormrooms tends to be on the smaller side and most students bring stuff they will never use in their years here.

In order to find the right school they must first look at themselves and ask what it is that they truely want and need. In order to find a perfect match they must spend a few days at the choice schools and really get a feel for the campus community and the students. They can take a tour if they want, but I suggest just walking around on the campus by themselves first. They need to ask themselves a series of questions before the tour guides drill information into their heads. Do they feel safe walking around? Do they feel comfortable with the setting, people, buildings, and the area surrounding the campus? Lastly, they must keep in mind the the campus must allow the student to change with his/her settings and be flexible, if a college or university can't be flexible and give the student what they want for their whole time there then it shouldn't be one of their choices because it is often very difficult to get all your credits to transfer and why waste time and money? If you're not absoultley positive you'll be happy then it's not worth it.

The most important thing to remember is balance balance balance. So many freshman go into school so pre-occupied about fitting in, making new friends, the classes, or the social life that they focus solely on their fear. Even though its difficult at first, you need to learn how to manage everything and balance it. Its tough to learn when to go out and have fun and when you need to bat down and study for that huge exam even though you may not want to.

Talk to the students on the campus instead of just those who are giving you the tour of the campus.

If you're having issues picking the right college, go tour all of your options and pick the one that most allows you to be you.

I believe that there is no one key that a person can tell another student about choosing the right college because it is an individual experience and varies with every student. But I think something that helped me while choosing the University of Tampa was to be true to myself in what I wanted in a school, not what my friends or family wanted, but what I wanted! I made a list of attributes of schools that I wanted to look for. Tampa fufilled each one of them and that's why I am 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} satisfied with my choice. While at the school of your choice I would simply say, make the most of it. This is one of the only times of a person's life that they really only have to focus on theirselves. So I have and will continue to enjoy my college experience to the fullest by using every opportunity that my school gives me. Whether it's taking part in a group or just laying out by the pool with friends, making the most of your college experience is just going out there and doing something with this special time in life!