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I would tell myself to slow down. I don't need to go to every sorority philanthropic event or social. I don't need to volunteer every weekend. I don't need to see every University speaker or local events. I don't need to join multiple clubs. I don't need to go to every sporting event. I need to focus on school primarily and then focus on me. Just make sure I'm ok and have time to relax. I have four years to do everything, which is longer than I might excpect.

Rachael, things are going to be very hard for you in the next few years. You are going to think that you have fallen in love and you are going to give birth to a beautiful little girl and she will be your "little piece of Heaven", but what you need to remember the most is that you cant support her without a proper education. Rachael you need to stay in school. Never take a break, no matter how short you think it might be. The unexpected will happen, be prepared!

If i had the chance to go back in time and tell myself about the transition to college would be make sure you safe lots of money. I knew that college was going to be pricey but i didn't know i was going to have this much trouble. I would tell myself to work very very hard on scholarships and make your best effort to get all the scholarships you could. Another thing that i would advice is to make sure you can make friends really easy. Open your mind to new things and become social. Don't be afraid to meet new people and have fun along the way.

look for one that offers a range of subjects as well as lots of financial aid.

To find the best college experiance possible, you need to visit many schools. I thought I knew exactly where i wanted to go but when i was actually there some schools just felt better being there. Look for schools that have many options for majors incase you change your mind as many times as I have!

Be sure to choose a school you (or your child) will thrive at. You do not want to be stuck in a school where you are not challenged. Academics are important, but so is a social life. You need to have a good balance in order to fully succeed. The college years are said to be the best of one's life, so you need to be sure the school you choose will make that statement a reality. Don't focus too much on a major, unless you have one absolutely set in stone (if that's the case, find a school that has an excellent program in that field). If you are not sure what you want to do, pick a school that is known for good overall academics and programs. Majors will change, and that's okay. Just be sure you are getting a quality education no matter what your focus, and be sure to take time out to enjoy new (and old) friendships along the way.

When looking at colleges, look at the programs offered, the cost of living/attending and the surrounding area. The opportunities that are available to you should not be confined to only certain fields like medicine or engineering. A broad spectrum of majors and opportunities will give you a diverse social network, with many of the friends you make in college being the ones that are most likely to stick with you for life. Cost is important, but it should not be the only deciding factor. Find out how you can recieve financial aid, and try to get it. The surrounding area should also be concidered. You will most likely not be on campus 24/7 your entire college career. Find out where the nearest movie theater or coffee shop is, as these will be places that you and your friends will go to when there's nothing to do. Also living on campus is a great way to socialize, and you'll be really close to your classes.

The best advice I could give to any parent and/or student would be to take your time about deciding the school that you really want to attend. I know several students who have transfered from other institutions, because they thought one school was the right choice when it really was not. When it came time for me to choose the school I wanted to go to, I had decided on one school mainly because of the football team, but my parents sat me down and told me that they thought another school was a better choice because of their academics. So I took a couple weeks, thought deeply about the issue and ultimately decided that they were right. I enrolled there a few weeks later, and today I am so grateful tht they gave me the pros and cons of each school. I love where I am and could not be happier. So do not choose a school just because of sports or your best friend goes there, take a month to think about it, you will not be disappointed.

?Take your time, because this is a life changing experience.? Students should visit each campus, learn about their communities and what would suit them best. It?s all about finding someplace that you can grow and learn, while still maintaining a feeling of comfort and excitement. Do I want to party all the time or spend my weekends in the library? Should I attend football games or join the university chess club? It?s all about the individual?s preferences and what they want to take away from their experiences. In order to do this, the prospective student must PARTICIPATE. They should take an interest in their campus, their respective majors and most of all, their fellow classmates. Make friends, make mistakes, and make memories. By getting involved, a student will morph into the person they only dreamt of in high school. By being an active participant in their own lives, they will find that college can be the ultimate experience that will teach them so much more beyond the classroom.

Do, your best and never slack off...