Jeanette
Do not miss an opportunity to learn everything you possibly can. Particularly if you have yet to chose a major, find a school that encourages you to expand your horizons and study diverse fields. If you have a general idea of what you want to study, familiarize yourself with course options to better decide which school best fits your areas of interest. Schools with diverse student populations will give you a chance to learn more about cultures you may otherwise be unaware of. In order to make the most of your college experience you should keep your mind open and meet new people. Don?t be afraid to participate in class discussions because you can learn more about something by talking about it. Don?t be afraid to ask questions. Get to know your professors; they will appreciate your interest and will help you get the most out of your education. Communicate with your advisor. If they are not providing you with the help you need, don?t be afraid to change advisors until you find one who will help you get an internship and put you on the right path towards your desired career. Have fun.
Demetrios
In choosing the right college and making the most out of the experience, my advice is to be informed and be realistic about the college you want to attend. You see before I went off to college, I thought that paying for my education was not going to be as expensive as it actually is. Picture this, looking at your student account and seeing that you owe almost five thousand (5,000) dollars for the upcoming semester. Mind you, this is ?in state? tuition and housing prices. This does not include textbooks and meal plans. That means if you do not have any type of financial aid, this is all on you!
This is why I tell you to be informed and be realistic because college is no walk in the park. You must thoroughly research the prospective colleges and see which one will fulfill your education desire while making sure you can still afford it. When you do this, I believe you will be able to make rational decisions about the college you want to attend and how to have the best time of your life!
Lindsey
When finding the right college, I would advise students to first make sure the school has his or her intended major of study. Then I would suggest looking into the financial aid program of the school, making sure they are willing to provide scholarships and grants. The school's surrounding area may play a role into the decision-making process; one will want to ensure that it is safe. In order for a student to make the most out of his or her college experience it is very imperative that they get invovled in campus activities. This allows them to establish life-long friendships with people who are focus and goal-oriented. Getting involved also allows for students to network for potential jobs in the future. It would not be healthy to go through college with no friends. So getting involved and making friends would be first on my list in order to make the best out of any college experience.