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Sex, drugs & rock n? roll.The common misconception of most college students is that of a promiscuous, drug using, alcohol abusing individual who plays their music to loud. This fallacy may actually be correct for most of my peers. A tough lesson I have learned is that with every action, there is a cost. Not necessarily in dollar amounts. The key in life is to find your self worth & use that value towards every action you take. I have learned, slowly but surely, my value & worth is higher than a reputation, a test score or dollar amount. A good way to indicate the future is by looking to the past. Rarely & not too often, this can be in reverse. A good way to secure & better the future may be to forget the past & start fresh! College is a fresh start; at least it was for me. Some times the best motivation is to prove someone wrong. Going beyond what your mind, your parents & other students are telling you is extremely exhilarating, it may take your breath away. This self-forming high is all the sex, drugs & rock n? roll you need.

You should seriously think about what size of university or college that best suites you. Also you need to be aware of the amount of partying that goes on a particular school because that could affect how well you do in school and wheter or not you are easily distracted.

Firstly, finding a college that offers your major is one of the most important steps. Finding a college that suits your personality is also important. Some students prefer large campuses, while others prefer smaller, hands-on classrooms that allow them to interact easier with professors and other students. Being comfortable on your campus and in your classroom is a major factor in finding the college that is right for the student. If they feel that they are unable to communicate with their professors, they are less likely to ask for help, which may therefore inhibit their learning ability. The next step in choosing a college is to determine whether they offer scholarships, grants and loans to allow the student/family to afford the institution. Some colleges may not offer as much as others, and financial need is extremely important in today's economy. The final step in choosing a school is feeling safe on the campus and in the community. If the student doesn't feel safe, it may inhibit their social interactions,which is a large part of a student's positive college experience.

For both parents and students, I would tell them to never take anything for granted. Some would say college is the best four years of your life and they are absolutely right. Parents, when you are helping your students find that perfect college remember that the decision should be all about them, not you. College is a very expensive decision especially based on the current economic crisis, but its important to remember the only we can get out of this economic downfall is falling back on education. Your college decision should not only be based on your area of study, but the campus size, location, and extracurricular activities offered. I cannot stress enough how vital it is to get involved. Get out there, do everything, and live every day like it's your last, the world is yours.

Do what feels right, not what others want you to do.

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I think one of my biggest regerts was not going away to school and only going to my college because a friend talked me into it. I see kids who are having fun leaving away from their parents and making the most of their college experience. I think sometimes I have missed out on that. I wish I would have known about applying for scholarships and the financial aid available to students. I don't feel like students get that much information about it while applying to college. My advice would be to search for all the available options and be smart with your money. I have taken out numerous loans and now I am regretting it. While I know I will be able to pay them back the way the economy is going it scares me to think I may have borrowed too much.

As for college for myself, I didn't have many choices because of my major, although if I had a more common major I would definetely have gone on more college visits, as many as I possibly could. I would even try to spend a weekend in the town/city if I have never been there before to get a feel for the community surrounding the school. The campus isn't only what makes college experience everything that it is. I am off-campus almost just as much as I am on-campus. Also besides the community and college atmosphere make sure you see what the college has to offer for organizations and community service. In between studying, class and work, my sorority is what is making my college experience what I want.

I think that it should be an agreement between Parents and students as to where they will go to college. I also think that the financial aspects of all parties involved should be taken into affect. I suggest going to visit several campuses and then making your decisions from your opinions you collect from those visits. if you do not feel comfortable on one particular campus it is probably not a good idea to go there. Follow your dreams, Live, Grow, Learn.

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