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The advice that I would give is when choosing a college make sure it is the right choice for you, because that is the university you will be attending for the next couple of years. Also when you get there, get involved so you can make the most out of your college experience. There are more than a million of opportunities to get involved, even if you work activities are very flexible. And yes everyone is nervous but remember every person has been in your shoes once before.

I would recommend visiting the colleges the student is interested before enrolling so they can have an idea of what the campus feels like and if it is a place where they would feel comfortable. I would also recommend doing research on the schools they are interested in to know what the schools offer. Getting involved with on campus activities and joining organizations will also be a positive idea because that is where most of the networking happens and where a person can connect and make friends for life. Absorb all of the knowldege from the classes and life experiences that you can, because this is an incredible part of the rest of your life.

College is more than just learning, its an experience. Your college choice should be a reflection of who you are and your interests. I didnt take the time to reflect on the boy that I was and the man that I wanted to become. My first college choice was a place where I soon realized I would not be able to reach my potential. It became apparent that a more close knit student body, and smaller campus, would most benefit me in my eduactional process. When searching for a school take note of how the student body interacts. How do professors connect with their students? The biggest piece of advice I could give, would be to take a tour of the campus. Dont settle for the guided tour where you get to see what the school wants you to see; take time to look behind the scenes. Ask students how they feel about the school. When they leave campus or the classroom, do they feel better for having attended? Are they on their way to accomplishing their dreams? College should be a place where you can achieve your goals. Choose the school the best allows you to fulfill your ambitions.

Follow your heart, when you visit the right campus you will know, and dont let anything stand between you and your dream of becoming a student at that campus. Choose wisely, and always for the right reason. For yourself, and no one else.

College is an every varied, multi-faceted experience that is centered around the student; so my advice goes out to the budding collegiate who is anxiously anticipating this next exciting phase of life. Finding the right college for you is a decision that you need to carefully consider from many angles. The next four years will circulate around the college you choose, as well as the city in which the college resides. My advice is to find a balanced medium out of what you expect from college, what you hope to gain from college, and what you are anticipating the experience to provide you with for the future. Explore the town, explore the college, visit the library, sit in on a class, relax on a quiet bench and imagine yourself as part of this community. When you finally do make a choice, and you step fresh faced on your new campus, I suggest you go to class with an ubeat attitude ready to learn, make friends, and socialize with your fellow students. Take time to get involved! Remember, college is not only about the academic knowledge you will gain, but the life experiences that will help you evolve and grow.

My first piece of advice would be to take your time. Start searching for colleges ahead of time so that you have plenty of time to compare and contrast schools. Make sure you take a tour of prospect schools; everything is not what it seems on the internet. Take time out to ask a few questions to students walkking by, don't be afraid to ask a professor if you can just in in a class for a few minutes. Most colleges have social events on campus, go ahead and attend one. My final piece of advice is ask questions.

Make sure the location of the campus will suit you, for bussiness and liesure. When the school hosts events for students to get involved, try to attend them. Definitely make friends with those that are taking similar classes with you because study groups help. Check out as many of the resources the school offers for students. Go to a few parties but do not let it interfere with your school work. Be open to new experiences. Do not just stay in your room all day.

I would strongly recommend living on-campus your freshman year because it is an amazing experience and you make friends that will last a lifetime!! Also make sure you choose a school that has the right amount of curriculum work for you and not too much or too little. Also make sure you choose your school based on how far you want to live from home because during your first year you may become homesick. At whatever school you choose make sure to become involved with the extra-curricular activities because it will make your experience that much better especially if you become involved in your school's sports team events!

Go in setting goals, don't just look at the football team or the cheerleaders, expect and realize that college is as far from high school as south Florida is from seeing snow this winter. Weigh your options there are thousands of colleges and universities and there is always a fit for you. In terms of paying for college there are copious college organizations such as this one that are out there and that seek students looking for college fundings. When you do get accepted and complete the orientation processs, remember that the next 4 years of your life have the potential to be the best years ever.

I would suggest that students pick a school that they feel they would enjoy the most. Yes, the ranking of the univeristy in comparision to others can be important, however the school you decide to attend will be your home for the next four years of your life. Go with your gut and pick a university that appeals to you. Once you get your acceptance letter, go and tour the school, eat lunch in the dining area and talk to some students. Get a feel for the school and find out if it is the right place for you. Once you are in school, find an organization to be involved in. Most universities offer a wide range of organizations that you can become part of. Join one, or many and put your heart into it, make friends and network for your future career. Make your academics first with your organizations a very close second. Every moment spent volunteering, attending meetings or going to football will ultimently help you grow and develop as person. Make your new school your home, be open to new friends, new perceptives and a new way of living. Lastly, Have Fun!