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Be sure to get involved on your campus; join clubs, groups, Greek Life, get a campus job, student government. All of these activities will prepare you for life upon graduation by giving you many opportunities to excel. You will build up a great networking base and meet lots of people. The best times I've had in college are the ones with my new friends doing things I couldn't on my own, like service projects. It's great to get involved in the community and do your part. My years in college have been the best years of my life because I have been very involved on my campus.

I would advice parents and students looking for the right college to visit the colleges that they are interested in. Overnight visits are the best option because you get a real feeling for the univerisity and the students there. I also recommend not overlooking schools that are close to home.

Try not to make it as hard as it could be. There's a great amount of fantastic schools out there and you can't be nitpicky to the point that you do mental harm to yourself i/e stress.

Take the time to visit the college that your looking at attending. Have a talk with some of the professors at the college, and ask them questions. See if you could even attend a few classes to get a feel for how the college operates. If you plan to be socially active in college, check some of the extra-curricular activities. If you are still having difficulties deciding between colleges, get past all the bells and whistles of the college and determine if you even feel comfortable with the college. It usually helps to have an idea of what you want to study in college as well. Try taking a test to help determine what field of study you would best fit in, if you are unsure. Most colleges do offer such tests.

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I would tell new students/parents to make a list of expectations from a college as well as the pros and cons. Visit each school and talk to students and ask their opinion on each. It is important to get a perspective from a student, not just the school administration. Walk around the campus and visit the dorms/common areas. Also, travel around the immediate area and see what there is to do in the community. If you do not care about sports, do not even look at the sports departments. If you are interested, make sure to visit the College of Business and talk to current students (not just the chair or volunteer doing a tour). Also, consider your financial situation and how far you want to be away from home. I would also encourage parents to let their children start making their own decisions and support them the best they can.

I would tell parents and students that no matter what college you end up at, you can make it the right college for you. As long as you join clubs and talk to people in class, it is easy to make great friends and make the most of your college experience. The right friends help motivate you to work hard in class, are great to study with, and help you love whatever college you attend. To make the most of your college experience you must work hard, even if everyone else is putting school to the side. By doing well in classes, in the long run, you will better appreciate the time you spend in college. Overall, I believe the key to finding the right college and enjoying college is good friends that you will have lifetime relationships with. They make getting through each semester easier, more enjoyable, and also rewarding if you find friends that have a strong work ethic.

Make is that the college has the major you want and an excellent program. You will go get to expericence college once so make sure you make the right decisions and remember to be yourself and have fun.

Visit all types of colleges no matter what you think you might like and know what majors are avaliable in case you change your mind.