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As a student, my first bit of advice is to be open-minded. There is a really big world outside your town where you attended high school. And in that big world is a variety of oppurtunities that can help you reach the career you want. I've switched majors three times before finally realizing what my passion was, and I'm so happy that I've found it. Also remember this: When you find your passion, don't ignore it if you find out that's not where the money is. I'm going into the photojournalism field because it's fun, exciting, and I'll get to travel. If you find a field that makes lots of money, but it wouldn't make you happy then don't go for it! Do what will make you happy for the rest of your life. And for the parents out there, it's ok to be sad or worried! You may be sad about your child leaving home but once you see your baby walking across that stage with their own degree, the sadness will diminish, because respect and joy for your graduate will take over. You'll be proud!

Find somewhere that both the parents and student is comfortable with. The key is to find the right environment. Remember, the child will be growing up exponentially in college so you have to find some place to suite those needs.

Find a school that: caters to the growth of students as individuals; has small classes, but lots of options; diverse in cultures and activities; has professors that are established in their respective fields; has well established programs; works with you financially--following scholarship money takes a HUGE load of stress off the student AND parent.

Please Encourage your children to go to college it is a great learning experience and also a good way to network and form a career that will last them a life time and they will be able to provide for themselves and takes of there parents when they retire. To the students Never give Up on your Dreams College may look scary and hard but it is not just do your best and Nothing less and have fun. Don't worry about the money becvause it is a lot out there that is never used. So keep going it took me 10 years but i never stop beliving and i made it. Never say Never !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Make sure you visit the campus. Go inside of the cafeteria and eat some of the food if at all humanly possible. Have conversations with MULTIPLE people that attend the school, most importantly those with your major. Be sure to ask them if they are happy at the school. If you can afford a private school that has the best possible program, go there. I assure you that you will not become subject to nearly as much pressure and stress if you do [I attended a private school for a year, and I never once even heard the word "stressed" uttered on campus; at the current oversized public school I attend, it is a daily reality]. DO NOT enter the school year expecting to do everything you can possibly do [social life, 4.0 GPA, millions of extra-curricular activities] unless you want to develop an anxiety disorder and/or wear yourself out. Take it easy the first semester, so that you can learn how college life works. Don't worry; no matter how institutionalized any college is, chances are it's nothing compared to high school, so things are looking up for you.

Make your choice wisely, find a school and stick with, if you attend a 2-year college make sure the classes you take tranfer to a 4-year university, go to summer school if you can, apply for financial aid as early as possible.

I believe that choosing the right college for you is based on college visits and characteristics that you have as an individual. You should visit each college you are thinking about and see what it has to offer you as an individual and see what all you can get involved in. As a student, you can make or break your experience. You need to get out there and get involved, whether it be a fraternity or sorority, student organizations, working on campus, art programs, or sports, it will enhance your experience. The people who are in these organizations with you will help motivate you to complete your homework and help you maintain your grades. Also, the more you are involved in, the more you feel connect to the university and the more you want to stay.

Look at the specifics of the programs in the departments you are interested in; you have to find a college that offers what you want. That was the biggest thing for me. After that, you should probably at least take a look around the campus to see if it feels right and is in a place you would like to live for a couple of years. Once you've picked a place and moved in, get involved. College is much more fun when you are involved in campus life, I've found. If you live on-campus, your residence hall will most likely have numerous fun and informational programs scheduled for your benefit; check them out. You'll meet new people and start networking your way into the college/university. That's what college is really about: networking.

I would really recommend researching how serious a student is at persuing his/her initially chosen degree program and select a school accordingly from there. I also recommend the consideration of community colleges and attaining associates degrees in terms of general studies and basic studies such as english, math, history, and etc. Really it saves so much time and money, typically with the convenience of home. Don't take for granted all the options that are presented during high school and during a colleges orientation; there are so many opportunities that students just let pass by; there is usually a lot offered.

When choosing my college I thought about how far away the campus was from home, their academic feilds they had, their campus life, on-campus and off-campus living, professors, classes, and I also toured the campus several times before I finally decided. So I would sugguest looking and touring several different colleges several times to make sure your well versed in the information you would want to know. Then when you actually commit you need to focus on the important things to you about the future. Then about your college experience, make sure you make friends with the right crowd, you need to remember that your not going to college to just make friends and socialize you need to balance that with school work and also make time for your family still. College at first is a big step and you may feel overwhelmed and depressed, or homesick but you have to push through that, freshman year is the hardest. Once you get through the begining of the 1st semester everything calms down, and you start enjoying yourself. Most importantly KEEP UP WITH SCHOOL WORK! That is the most important and best advice anyone could give you!

Parents and student both need to visit the school and check out everything about the school. Student needs to make sure the school fits their needs you want college to be a good experience. Make sure this is a place you can be happy with and make your home part of the year.

I suggest that parents let their children research their options, and choose the one where they feel the most at home and accepted, instead of only being the best one regarding their major. While it's important to focus on your major, it's difficult when you can't be happy in your life outside of school, which is important when you need to escape from the stresses caused by classes and deadlines. Parents should let their children leave and grow, but still be there for support when their child needs it, parents don't need to hold their child's hand all of the time, but it's nice to have them there to catch you when you fall.

Parents: college is responsibility. let your child, who is a young adult, make choices and form their life. they will come to you for advice if you let them! just because theydont have time to call you everyday, doesnt mean that they are dead or have forgetten about you! they are making a life for themselves and it is hard to do. Dont judge all the choices they make. suport them but dont stress them out with your expectations and braging. you love to brag about your kid, but it puts so much pressure on them at a very trying time in their life. students: dont let the fear of failer overcome your drive to succeed. College is fast pace. you are learning so much in a short period of time; you are forming your life. it can be hard, but remember that there are many students in the same place you are. let the good times become the lasting memories and just get through the trials...thats all you can do. take responsibility!!! drugs and alcohol will only numb u for a while but the world will be there still! so dont run, face ur challenges! love life<3

Take time to think about what you are first looking for in a school and what city or area you would be comfortable in. Visit each school you are intersted in and maybe talk with students there to get thier input whether they like the school or not. Learn a little bit about each school maybe look them up on the internet or read about them and then make your final decision.

Advice I would give to parents to find the right college for their child would be to first find out what their son/daughter wants to achieve in life. Then, apply that knowledge to applicable universities. To help their child make the most of their experience, parents should support and provide the foundation for what the student needs. Allowing the student to achieve and simply supporting them allows for growth necessary at that level. For the student finding the "right" college, one must do their own researching and soul searching for what they want to achieve in life and or their career to determine the appropriate college experience. Once the colleges are narrowed down, then visit the campuses, learn and research as much as possible. Also, asking current students and alumni are key to first-hand experience and knowledge. Then, once at the college, making the most of what one is given can be done by being involved with school activities, dorm activities, and if one is religious, becoming a part of the appropriate affiliated association. Becoming connected and a part of the university is extremely important in receiving the best experience.

Pick a school based off your opinions and what you want. Because in the end, you are the one that has to live there for 4 years. I would also tell students to research the school or institution they want to attend; cost of attendance, how far away from home, graduation rate, or the percentage of student who find jobs after graduation.

I wanted to be close to family. I went to a 2 year college down the street. My advice to you would be to go to community college. Even if you go for just a semester.That way you don't spend too much money and you aren't thrown into the situation. Then pick a place where you can experience wonderful things but also learn and people are willing to help. This semester I almost lost my life. After my tonsilectomy, something went tterribly wrong and I lost a lot of blood.I was saved by another surgery. It caused me to go to the branch of UNT in Dallas. I wasn't too happy. School was the main goal. But with medical bills and my health I stayed home. But because UNT is great, I was able to go to the nearest branch. I experienced wonderful things at UNT. I met my two bestfriends. I went to poetry sessions and talent shows. I was a part of a dance group. To close this up take life at its fullest and welcome all of it's joys and pains. It will help you to grow into a wonderful person.

Find a school that has your major and is affordable. Make sure you will be happy going to that school.

I would tell them to go and visit all of the schools they are interested in, and compare the amenities, benefits, and faults of each school before making a decision.

Start working on financial aid early. Apply for every scholarship that is possible. Somebody is going to win and if you do not enter, you definately will not win. Find the college that has their child's major whether it is extremely far away. You can not hold on to your child the rest of your life!