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The most important thing when searching for a college is that it just feels "right". I know when I was searching I did not want to be too far from home but not too close. Akron was just perfect for me. Make sure that the college offers the major of your choice and that it offers the financial aid that you need. College is a lot different than high school. No one is going to call you or your mom if your not in class. You really have to become responsible for yourself. College is a place where a student really finds themself, make sure it is in a place that you feel comfortable in.

Make sure it is what the student wants.

From my college experience I would give this advice to students. When choosing a college, a person needs to consider many different aspects that could alter their life. Such considerations involve; does the student want to move away from their parents, out of state, and the type of field they would like to succeed in. Picking a college should be the students personal choice; the student has to feel comfortable in the social aspect of that school. Picking a college is also one of the first serious decisions that jumpstarts our careers, and a student has to be happy with the college they choose to go to. The student will not be happy if they simply choose a school based on a friend's decision or because their parents graduated from the school. This is a time for a person to become independent. Also, students should see college as a simulation of the real world, so they should live their lives in the essence of an adult. As you can see, the advice I would give a student is to make this their own personal decision to find the college that they can excell in both academically and socially.

For most parents, I would tell them to let their child go in many aspects, but also keep in touch just in case their child needs anything. Letting your child go to college and to live on their own is exciting to them, but very far away is not always the best thing for young adults. As for students, I was always told to bloom where you are planted. Make the best of all situations and allow yourself to open up to people and make friends that you will keep in contact with for the rest of your life. This is the time in a young adults life where they have the chance to become the person they want to be and can be. As for students that did not get along with their parents in their high school years, you will learn to appreciate them and they can become one of your better friends. Let your parents help you, because even though you make think so, teenagers do not always know everything.

I would tell parents and students to stay focused on thier goals, however, those goals may change along the way. Students change from the ages of 18 to 22 through their college years. Be prepared to change your perspective and goals during this time. Enjoy college and the time you spend in your program. Also, getting real-world experience is invaluable, and will help you once you enter the field.

I would advise that the parents stay involved because it gets hard when you?re around new faces and looking to plan your entire life out. Also I would make sure that you can afford college because it becomes very hard enduring hidden difficulties faced by the average college student. For example parking can become a very expensive feat to overcome if a student lives near campus. Please make sure that there are available parking, affordable meals, a good communication when returning and buying books. College students encounter problems with not being able to sell books back to the college bookstore because of changes in the curriculum. Also I advise forming social networks to help with the stress of everyday college life. With these key insights some future student could have a great time in college and make it far in a professional career.

College is supposed to be fun but don't base your decision off of that. You're better off if you attend college in the state you grew up in because it will cost less, and you will appreciate that once you start paying off your loans. Make friends with people in your classes, they can always help you out if a professor is too busy, and usually end up scheduling the same classes for the following semester because of the friendship you built up in class.

Part of finding the right college is checking out the environment. I have attended two colleges and the environment is a huge factor in a students ability to learn and participate in activities. Check the crime areas and what kind of activities the colleges offer. You also want to think about how the student will live. If they get a dorm on campus or commute, the activities they participate in will change. Colleges with large on campus populations are livelier and have more local entertainment. My college is a largley commuter college, therefore there is little surrounding enteratiment locations and it is empty durring the weekend. Finally, I would suggest to students to find a good location to form study groups. College is much more of a learn it on your own mission, so study groups that are consistant and effective is a must to succeed.

Don't underestimate the value of the education from a state university. They have a lot of opportunities and cost much less than private schools. Many people don't consider them as "prestigous" as private schools but don't consider the benefits such as better facilities, more students, and more choices academically.

Do your research! Find the college that works best for you. Make sure you go on tours, and find out which college makes you feel at home. Also look at factors such as financial aid, academic opportunities, and social life. What ever you do, find a place that makes you feel like you belong.

I would say that the most important thing to remember is that visiting multiple campuses and asking several questions is the best way to go. It is far better to do that than to visit one place and decide based on one visit that you want to go there.

Akron University is often over looked and looked down upon because it isn't Ohio State or another big college. Parents and students should know that Akron offers acceptance for all different types of people and includes so much for people to do, whether you like sports or the arts. Akron provides wonderful proffesors or graduate students who are more than willing to help if you ask them. Akron has the same level of difficulty as the bigger colleges and bears more merit than people are willing to give it credit for. Many people upon looking for a college often over look the smaller colleges, when it's here that you can easily afford a good education and college experience. What I am trying to say is look for a college that fits you and not the general idea of a " the good place " sometimes people move from bigger universities to Akron, and it is then I tell people that you need to find the college that fits you and your check book, and sometimes that wonderful college expience is right outside your door step, at a near home small college that bears the same merit as the bigger ones.

Visit as many places as you can and try and do everything early. When looking at the brochures dont base your thoughts of your school on it. Just looking at the brochures made me not want to go to this school but once I visited I fell in love with it and knew that it was where i needed to go. Just make sure that you feel welcome in the area and it fits your wants and needs. Ask as many questions as possible- even if they sound stupid to you- in the end they help out a lot

Finding a University that has nice facilities, many amenities, and a great vibe.

I think it is very important for students to find the school that fits them best. Don't go somewhere just because you have friends going there. The whole point of college is to make a life experience and come out into the real world well prepared. You will make life long friends at college and also keep in touch with old friends as well. College is what you make of it.

Visit. Visit. Visit.

Anyone interested in attending college should have a level head on their shoulders. They need to know when they can stand on their own, and when they will need to ask for help. Also to help prevent huge debt when graduating, have a solid financial plan before applying to any school.

really look into the area and the people on campus. Look at a lot of colleges before making your decision and take multiple visits. Don't let distance from home make your choice.

Make a list of things you would like to do, then go to a school that has at least a few of them. Then if you don't like your major, you can have a backup without having to switch schools. That way moving away from newly made friends doesn't interfere with your academic decision.

My main advice to give your children is find a college with a variety of majors. Most kids do not know what career they want for themselves coming out of high school and often change thier minds once in college. Choosing a college with a variety of majors will help with this problem. Furthermore, choose a major with a high demand for jobs. Many students pick a major because they enjoy it, but often fail to find a job. In today's world, especially with the economic crisis what it is, kids need to find job stability. If your child is uncertain what major or career he or she wants, send them to a community college for a year and take introductory classes. This way all the credits will transfer to a four year college and the price will be a fraction of what it would have cost to send them to the four year college to start. I was one of the lucky ones to find the perfect job for me, but even I had to get my second bachelor's degree to do it. Parents do not be discouraged if your kid switches majors.