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There are many different aspects for as to what will make the best college for each individual student. A student should really consider where they can see themselves living for the next four years. One thing that goes into that considersation is how close to you home is it, I have had many friends that became homesick from living in a different state than their friends and family. Having foreign teachers I did not understand was a big problem for me and one that was not conisdered before I attended the school. This would be a great question to ask students on tours to schools to see if thats a similiar problem there. There are always oppurtunities to be had at any school for extracurricular activities, again just asking students on a tour I think is the best way to see if you can picture yourself attending the school. At last just be social it never hurts to just go out and find new friends anywhere on campus, in class, intramurals, you name it you will be surprised at how many people will have similiar interests as you. Just make fun whenever you can, college is more than just studying.

The most important thing to think about is what kind of school will be the best fit for you and will help you grow. It is unwise to look solely at school rankings or where your friends are going to school. For example, do you like a rural or urban campus better? What activities are important to you? Maybe you are an avid golfer so you may want to look for a school that has a golf course nearby. Or maybe you love the idea of spending Saturdays at the beach. Think about what is going to make you happy on a day-to-day basis which will in turn help you perform better in school. Secondly, it is important to make sure that you will be challenged academically in your classes. It is also not smart to go to a school that you know will be 'easy' because you may not be as motiviated as if you were at a school that has more rigorous professors. Do not be afraid to stretch yourself- that is what college is all about. Find a place will you will grow personally and academically!

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Finding the right college is one of the most important decisions you will have to make in your lifetime. College is not just about academics, it's about surrounding yourself in an environment that will help you learn, grow and successfully become the person that you want to be. An institution that fosters caring, learning, success, achievement, and growing will help you to reach your academic, personal, and professional goals in life. It is so important to not only focus on your studies in college, but to make the most of your college experience by being as involved as possible on your college campus and in your community. College is the time to broaden your horizons and to take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way. Whether you have always dreamed of learning how to sky dive or have been a life long chess player, there will be a place for you on the right college campus. The experiences you expose yourself to will open you up to new ideas, friends, beliefs, and maybe even news ways of life. Remeber, college is a once in a lifetime opportunity, so make the most of it!

Finding a school that fits you best is important because it is the place you will spend some of your most influential time of emotional, social and academic growth. It is a place where you will find your closest friends and learn the bulk of your fundamental education in order to move on to the more profession-specific education of graduate school. Make sure to look at campus size and specificities when evalutating a campus. Ensure that it isn't too big or too small for your taste. Spend a weekend at the campus to get to know the workings of the school and the students that attend it. Look up courses that the school offers so you can get a glimpse of what is to come in the future. Think of the obvious and the subtle because those are the details that you will notice once you begin school.

Get involved. Try new things academically and socially. Don't be shy, everyone is new to college freshman year and want to hear what you have to say..so say it. Parents: Don't be worried.

I would definately tell students to choose the school they feel is going to be a right fit, and to take advantage of all the activities that the school offers. When looking for the right college make sure it is in a place where youre going to feel comfortable and safe, also where youre parents will feel safe leaving you. For students, make sure you DO rememeber you have school work and homework that needs to be done and you don't always need to go out. The college experience is what you learn and the experiance you gain at the University. The "experiance" is what you as a student leave with when you graduate, all the memories and the information 4 years got you. So enjoy, relax, and be good.

First of all: relax! This should be a fun experience. When you visit a college campus, look at the general demeanor of students and see if you could see yourself among them. Are they rushing off to classes, stressed out of their minds, and hauling tons of books? Or are they well-kept, strolling leisurely, and not carrying any books? Also, pay attention to what people DON'T talk to you about. Admissions directors and tour guides are paid to highlight the positive aspects of a college campus. If there is little to be said about the dorms or the dining hall and you're a homebody who loves food, it probably won't be the right college for you. Once you're in college, open up to new people and experiences. Most of you will all be strangers to one another, and you will all be homesick. Explore the campus and town together, and join student organizations that you can be passionate about. Oh-- and while you're cramming for exams and cranking out papers, give yourself some time to relax. You'll have the power to succeed academically and personally once you situate yourself at the right college.

When looking for the right college, you must take time and put much consideration into it. Research and find out what about the college you are applying to is good for you. Once you know you have applied to colleges that are worthwhile and work best for you, wait for the acceptances and from there, because you did your homework the first time, choose your school on gut feeling. Visit the college and the campus and talk to people that go or have gone there. One of the schools will just feel right and at some point you'll stop trying to be rational and know what is right. From there will come your college experience, and if it's the right school for you, then the you will have the right college experience -- just be open to new things. Good luck! P.S. STUDY ABROAD..it really does broaden your horizens and opens you up to new ideas and cultures.

I believe that finding the right college is the result of a several month process of coordinating visits to schools, meeting with faculty and students and weighing all the pros and cons. Never shut the door on any school without fully researching everything the school can offer. My final choice for the University of Miami was based upon the "Big Picture" and the benefits I would reap in the long. I did not want to be so far away from my family, but the opportunities available to me as well as the scholarships offered helped me realize that this was a "Sign" from above that this would be the right choice for me. I do not regret my choice, after having been here already a year. I am looking forward to an exciting journey in my life thanks to keeping an open and adventurous mind.