John
Be open to new experiences and ideas. This will allow you to learn about the world, and yourself in the process. College will be such an amazing time in your life. It will help you grow to become more and more of a responsible and self-sufficient adult. Look for a college that will be conducive to helping you learn and grow and will take you outside of your comfort zone. Choose a place that will be something new, something different than you're used to. Don?t worry if it?s a little scary at first. You?ll pull through, and come out a better person because of it!
Happy travels.
Ashley
study hard, play hard
jelina
Find something you are passionate in weather it be medicine or movies. Once you find your passion look at the jobs that will let you continue in it and find the degree you want. After that find the colleges that have that degree, and find out how they teach it. Remember that every person learns differently. Go to the college and sit in on a few of the classes that would pretain to your major and see which ones were more interesting to you. Talk to both the students and teachers with in the college as well. Once you find out the options look into the rep of the school, see if it is a social school or all study no fun. Pick one that will allow you to focus on your classes with a social life and fun on the side. Once you get there remember a B- won't kill you and a A+ is almost impossible to attain in some classes. Don't get discouraged... always keep a bright outlook and if you need to look at something upside down.
dane
reasurch your schools and don't be afraid to ask/approach prople on campus to see how they feel, but ultimitly its our choice and go with what feels like the best match for you off of what your own feelings.
Benjamin
it is better to spend the extra money for a college that you really like
Candice
Tell your student that the most powerful message that they can take in choosing a college is the unlimited value in potential, that only you can hold yourself back when it comes to achieving your goals and aspirations in life. Choose a college that causes you to feel at home, but also challenges at the same time. Consider a place that allows you to grow socially, mentally and physically in good health.
shih-hsin
if you are a person who feels better when succeeful in connecting with people, consider going to a smaller school and vise versa.
Amanda
Make sure to visit the campus before making a commitment to that school. Live on campus to make the most of your college experience. Parents need to give their children the space and freedom to be on their own. This is their time to expand their wings.
Zachary
Simple. Don't look too hard to find the right college. Often times, the best choice is the most obvious, such as choosing a school that was attended by a family member or close to your home. Remember that whichever college you choose, that it will be YOU who defines the 'college experience' and college community itself. Of course, financial and admittance aspects may alter your perception of the ideal college experience, but make the best of your college days. This could mean sliding through courses or trying your hardest to excel ? you are in charge of your destiny and not a college. Use a education college to your advantage and to help others.
Meghan
Don't allow any school to limit your possibilities. I was able to try out so many things at my school, I tried different housing arangements from off campus, to greek life, to living abroad. I have taken large lectures, to small classes, to seminars. Not only did i find one major that interested me, but two; my list of great college experiences and options continues.
There is so much to experience in college and i am so happy that i have gone though so many great things. The greatest thing is that my school didnt force me into anything. I could plan out my college experience anyway that i wanted, and in the end I am extremely satisfied with my four year experience. I can only suggest that when you search for the perfect school don't choose something that will limit you in any way.