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When looking for a college to go to school to, look for a campus that fits your personal needs and interests. Also make sure, the campus you look for meets your comfort zone and a place you can call home.

I think the best advice I could have is to not pass up any opportunities available, such as study abroud trips, and exciting internships. The only regrets that I have are that I didn't specifically look into the department that I was going to be studying in, and if i would have I would have realized that they didn't have the most capable photography department. Although one good thing about my school that they very interested in broadening our horizons with study abroad trips, so don't be like me and wait until the last year at school to consider traveling... JUST DO IT! I wish I wouldn't have missed my opportunity for cheap college travel. Take full advantage of the perks and deals of being in college!

One thing I would tell someone, is not to be intimidated by how big a school seems. Just because the school is big doesn't mean you won't fit in or the classes are harder. Like all changes college takes time to get used to. Another thing I would tell someone is not to limit themselves. If you are just picking a school because it seems like it would be "easier" then you really shouldn't be going there. Always look for what school will help you find the best job in the end, since that is the whole reason most people go in the first place. Lastly, make sure that the school is somewhere you feel comfortable at. If you don't feel that the school is the right fit for you, it probably isn't. Try going on campus tours with a friend or two and try to envision yourself there day to day as a student.

Advice that I would give to students about finding the right college and making the most of your experience is to simply be yourself. When looking at colleges, as hard as it may be, don't worry about what college your high school friends are going to. I think the best way to find out who you really are and to do the things that are best for you, is to have the chance to start fresh and to be out of your comfort zone. When looking at colleges, make a list of all the things that are important to you even if they are things you would never admit to your friends. College is essentially the start of the rest of your life, and it is really what you make it! I also think that in order to make the most of your experience, you need to be open to ideas, people, and cultures different than your own. Take advantage of community events and extra-curricular activities right away. It will not only benefit your community but it will also benefit you greatly and guide you to become a great person. Just be true to yourself!

I would advise to chose based on your opinions and don't let anyone else influence that decision. It's hard not to listen to family and friends but if you go to the college that you want to go to, you'll have a much better experience than if you picked your college based on what family and friends wanted you to do. Also, I'd advise parents to be as supportive as possible to their children because this is such an important process in life. If your child wants to go somewhere or do something that you may not agree with, you have every right to tell them so but you should also know that your child is making the best decision for him/her. Let them make their own mistakes because trust me, we learn from them and we learn fast. That's what life is all about isn't it? Making mistakes and learning from them so you can better yourself and become the best person you can become.

The best advice one could give to a first year freshman is to tour at least a couple of different campuses, reason being the campus one chooses is essentially going to be one's home for the next portion of one's collegiate life. Once on campus, the most important thing is to get involved in extracurricular activities. I didn't like my first semester at college because I wasn't involved with anything and spent the moajority of my time in my room or the rooms of friends. Once I got involved things really turned around for me. I saw more than just class rooms and my dorm. I started to make new friends and get quality hands on experiance in my major that I wouldn't have gotten in the 100 and 200 level classes I was taking.

You have to visit a LOT of campuses...some of them feel right, some of them don't at all. You also have to wander around the city a bit, make sure this is where you want to be. Take a weekend to do this, don't base your answer on a 4 hour tour. Students: don't get so wrapped up in your "freedom" that you waste money...remember you're here to learn. There are plenty of opportunities to party, those will always be there. Your courses won't , so don't screw around when you're supposed to be studying. If you do, you're only going to end up mad at yourself for failing. Remember, parties are much more satisfying when there is something to celebrate...like an A.

Tour the campus and live a day in the life of a student. Talk to actual students walking around the tour guide may be painting a better picture of the campus than what is actually truthful. Find someplace that makes you feel happy with only the smallest bit of fear or going away.

I would tell anyone that is trying to find the right college to make sure that they take into consideration what types of majors they are looking for. Another thing to take into consideration is the size of the campus, some people prefer to have a lot of people around them and others prefer to be with less people. That can make or break your college career. Also, what types of activities are offered on campus so that you can get involved. I would also make sure that there is some type of club for your major or your perspective major(s). One last thing would be to take into consideration is how friendly the people you deal with on your visit are, that gives you an idea of how the rest of the faculty and staff are.

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Find a college that gives the sense of comfort. One should be able to focus 110{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} . Do not by shy or hold anything back. This is the time in life where one will find themselves. This is when your life journey is in your hands so find a place that you makes you fell like you will be able to reach your full potential.

Apply to the colleages that will help you accomplish your career goal. Apply to the ones that have a low professor to student ratio. So you can have more one on one time with them if you need it. Choose a college were the professor care about you and are willing to help you understand the material better.

For parents, I would tell them that they can have a say in where their son or daughter attends college, but ultimately it is their son or daughter's decision. I would tell the parents to be supportive in whatever school their son or daughter chooses to attend. To the student looking for the right college, do some research. Don't settle for the first college that catches your eye or the same school your best friend or significant other is attending. Make sure the college you choose has the major/minor you're interested in persuing and go from there. In the end, you want to feel comfortable and right at home at the college you choose, so make sure you tour a few campuses before you make the big decision. As far as making the most out of your college experience, don't hold yourself back. College is the first time in your life where you are placed in an environment where you barely know anyone and basically have to start fresh. Be open. Be friendly. Get involved! And always remember, work hard, play hard!

I don't have much advice, except choose which everone you feel most comfortable with and is affordable. Don't only take counsler's advice and tour guides advice, they are the salesmen, if possible ask a student who you see and take ther opinon into account.

Advice i would give to incoming parents and students is first to apply to every school you can afford to, even if you don't think you will get in. there is nothing wrong with having too many options when it comes to your education. After that, do research and visit every place in your top 5 schools. find out what has really good areas in your major, and also in other areas that you are intrested in, because often times plans change when you find a class or area of study you really like. also, look for opportunities to get involved with your prospective major or areas of interest, because that is where you really hone your skills when it comes to what you would like to do in life.

I believe the decision to go to a particular college should be determined in large part by where the student is in his/her life. Several questions to ask yourself as a student or parent are: 1) How mature is the student? Will he/she make bad decisions that ruin the rest of his/her life if given to much freedom typical of large colleges? Maybe a smaller, more strict school would be a better choice if the answer is yes. 2) Does the student know what he/she wants to study in college or do as a career after graduation? I did not know what I wanted to do when I first attended college. So I went to a school with an ecxellent liberal arts major, which is a good general education. If the student knows what to study and/or do as a career, then a school with an ecxellent program in that desired field should be chosen. 3) What is the student's social life like? would the student benefit from breaking out of old habits and broadening horizons, or would it be better to find a campus where the student will fit in and be comfortable?

There are many colleges out there. Everyone needs to find the college that will fit them. Do not choose a college because your friends are going there or because your parents want you to go there. In the end it is your decision, you are the one that will be spending the majority of the next four if not more years of your life there. Choose the school that you think will help you flourish as a person and help you mature as an adult in today's society.

Find somewhere you feel comfortable. Different aspects of each campus will appeal to different poeple. Some people are more attracted to the beauty, some more to where it is located, etc. Just find what feels right to you and go with it!

I would suggest that students make a choice for themselves and try their hardest not to let friends influence where they are going to go. I also think that it is important for parents to be a strong part of the college selection process. I believe that parents should go on campus tours and look into colleges so they are aware of where their children are going, but at the same time, not forcing them to go to one school or another. I think that getting the chance to stay on the campus for a weekend for example would also be beneficial if the opportunity presented itself.

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