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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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