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Find some place you like, including looks on campus

When it comes to picking the right college it comes down to when you step on to campus you just feel it. Like a flash it happens, like a window into the future of the next four years of joys, tears and successes. What draws you to a school should be not which school you are going to be successful at but which school can help you be the most successful.

I would tell them find an activity to do to meet people. Don't be afraid to go knocking on people's doors in your dorm to meet new people. Relax and have fun! Don't get overwelmed with too many activities because you are at college to learn. Just relax and take things one at a time. All nighters are never worth doing! Start studying ahead of time!

When choosing a college, don't just decided to go to the place that your friends are going, because more than likely your friends will change, and they may be leading down different paths than you are. Definitely visit the campus, and choose the atmosphere that is most like your own personalitly. Whether it is super school-spirited, or very laid back, the atmosphere of your college will make or break your experience. Personally, most of my friends went to a very school-spirited, closely knitted college, which was a lot of fun for me to visit. However, the college I chose was much more laid back and diverse, which fit my laid back personality. I believe you can learn more from diverse people and cultures, therefore my University was the perfect fit for me. Don't listen to anybody elses opinion on where you should go, because it is your life for the next four years, and you want to make that decision based soley on what you feel is best for you. And once you get to the University of your choice, be open-minded, meet new people, and you will have a wonderful experience!

Always choose the University that meets all the things you want in a college. Make a list of qualities you look for in a college and the one that come close to your criteria then thats the school for you.

I think the most important advice I would give anyone it to find a college that fits the students personality and educational goals.

I advise both parents and students to look at factors other than just money when choosing a college. For instance, population size is important because an overcrowded college is not a suitable environment for anyone. In addition, mentoring opportunities should be a noticeable asset of the college of choice. With help, the student will be able to feel comfortable pursuing his or her degree and can prepare for real life.

Find a college that will be challenging as well as having a comfortable living environment. Social activities are important but it is also important that they involve more than opportunities to drink. A school with a good community can be really helpful to a young person leaving home for the first time.

Finding a college is not an easy task, but some advice that I would give is make sure that you fit into the college and the college offers opportunities for your career choice. In terms of enjoying your college experience, you have to get involved in some kind of club, group, intramural, or varsity sport. If you are not involved in atleast one thing then your college experience and opportunities will be limited. This is the best way to make friends and have a good social life.

I think its really important to make sure you choose a college that has a really good program for your major. I also think that it is best to find a place filled with the sort of people you get along with, whether they are athletic types, or musicians, etc.