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To have more options, visit many campuses to find what will suit you more. Not only academically, but with the surroundings and people.

It is extremely pertinent to visit the colleges you are applying for before making a decision. The "right one" just has a certain feel to it. In order to make the most out of the college experience, students should major in something they are passionate about and be willing to go beyond the class requirements to make the most out of their education. Take advantage of the resources you are given!

I would advise students to look around at a variety of colleges that they think look appealing on paper first. The next step would be to visit the college campus'. Often a campus tour will give the student a good or bad feeling of whether or not that is the place for them. I also strongly suggest staying on an overnight visit at the school if it is offered. I chose Waynesburg University mostly becuase of my overnight experience, and it has proven to be the best school for me! Honestly, the visit just felt right. I think everyone gets that kind of peaceful feeling when something is meant to be. So, first follow your brain by choosing schools that make since for your educational goals, religious affiliations, financial needs, location, etc and then follow your heart to narrow it down to that one perfect school for you. And parents, let your kids decide. By this age most really do know what they are looking for in a school. Trust their judgement and love them from a distance. They are growing up.

choose one that is not really far from home, because no matter what you think you want and how far you think you want to go its better to stay close, you will reliaze it later. Also try to choose a school that is the right size if you dont want to live within a city dont do it, there are plenty of choices out there.

In order to make the most of ones college experience it really depends on what the student is looking for. I know for myself that I didn't want a big school. The one on one interaction with the faculty at Waynesburg University is outstanding. You get really close to your professors and they help you with whatever you need. The students also get to know almost everyone on campus because it's a small university. Although it is expanding, the university is the school that fit my needs and I will never regret it.

Don't focus on the name of the school. Focus instead on their interest in the things you are interested in. Don't ever miss out on an opportunity simply because you don't know who will be there or it's not the "cool" thing to do. Your college experience is in your hands. You are the only one that can make it enjoyable, but at the same time... you can make it miserable. Balance books and fun and make college a time to remember.

When looking for a college, do not base your decision off of where your friends are going or that you "heard" it is a great school. go visit the school, see how you feel when you visit it. If you do not think it is the right fit for you it most likely is not. Do not come to a school just because it is cheap or they are offering you money. Make sure it is where you want to spend the next four years of your life. Once you go to college, you have the freedom to skip classes and not go, but this freedom is not always the best. You must make quality life decisions. Choose friends that will support you in whatever you do. Do not spend all of your years partying, you will be wasting thousands of dollars. You are at college to get an education, and that is what you should do.

Look at every college in your area and drive to them. During your drive you will be able to determine if the school is at a distance you wouldn't mind traveling to go home for a weekend. Also look for things you like in a school ex campus size, surrounding area, opportunities etc. The more schools you visit the better off you are because as you see more schools you will begin to develop an idea of what you like. Besides looking at the school itself look into their academic programs to see if they have what your interested in as well as a back up incase things don't work out. Most importantly choose the college you go to based on what you want to do, not what your friends or family what you to do.

My advice for finding a school would be to do a lot of searches to try to find what colleges fit what you are looking for. Then go visit as many of them as you can. I didn't find my school until I came and saw it and met the people and then I knew. Also consider how much debt you will have after 4 years at that school. To make the most of college, I suggest jumping in with both feet. Getting involved as soon as you start school is one of the most important things you can do. My other suggestion is to attend all your classes and pick your professors brains. A lot of them know more than they have time to teach you in class. Go ask questions and advice when you get the chance. Hearing stories and advice from them could help you discover your career path after you graduate.

Any advice that I give to parents or students may or may not have any bearing in their decision to choose a college because each person has their own hierarchy of what is important to them. Some students might want to stay close to home while others will want to get as far away from their parents as possible. Some might want a small town atmosphere while others prefer city-living. Each person should base their decision according to what setting will make them feel most comfortable. That is the only advice that I would impart to others because it is very difficult to learn in an environment that makes you uncomfortable. As far as determining where to find that comfort, visit a variety of campuses before making your final decision. Seeing different options will help determine what is most important.