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When you're visiting colleges, really consider wheather or not you could see yourself living there. Look at the people and think about whether or not you really want those people to be the ones you spend the next 4 years of your life with. College isn't just about learning, it's about living the best 4 years of your life. Think it through my friends...

Finding the "right" college for me seemed like a daunting task. I got so many letters a day my junior and senior year that I had know idea where to go. I would advise parents and/or students to know what they are looking for in a college so that when they research or visit different campuses they can know if that college meets their needs. That makes the process that much easier. Also I would advise if possible for the student to live away from home, even if only for a year, that they take advantage of that opportunity. LIving away from home and having to take on more responsiblity, helps the student to grow and mature quicker than if they lived at home and either did not go to college or went to a local college. I have only been to college for one year, but I feel like I have grown so much even in that short amount of time. Also I would advise the student to take advantage of opportunities and meet new people and try new things and not just stay in their dorm room. You make new friends and have life-changing experiences.

Absury College has, in my opinion, informed my peers and me how to be a holistically responsible and educated adult. I believe that the benefits of my education will stick with me for the rest of my life. I would advise any student attending a college or university to pick a school that will do more than give them a degree; rather, they need to find a place that can help them become responsible, passionate, and actualized. Many of my peers that attend larger, major focused Universities have learned irresponsible and destructive personal habits and attitudes. They seem uninspired and unaware. We, as young adults, need to have greater passions than American Idol or what clothes are in season. We need to understand how to live in communities, how to engage with our culture and other cultures. We need to seek life affirming beliefs and goals. Go to a school with professors and peers that live excellently, both academically and personally. Go to a school that pays attention to what is happening outside of its campus. Look for a school that holds a promise of fantastic change both personally and academically. I did.

Find a place where you the student are comfortable that is a place that you will get an education that will help you succeed. but at the same time make sure it is a place where you can apply the things your parents have taught you your whole life. College is a place to get challenged in all walks of life; That is when your character is forged and you shape who you are as an individual person.

The key to choosing the right college is not to look for a college first, but to decide what you want to college to be for you. You have to know who you are and where you are going before you can really find a college that will suit you well. Many people believe that college is a process by which one can find out who they are and where they want to go, and it can be, but it doesn't fill this role very well. Those who don't already have plans in mind for where they want to go are likely to only be confused by all of the options and choices college provides. If you can first take the time after or during high school to figure out where you want to go, then all you have to do is look for a college that can take you there. Different colleges are better and different things, all you have to do is figure out which of those things best meets your individual needs.

Students: When you're searching for the perfect school, don't focus only on the the academic aspects. Not only do you need a good academic school, but you also need a school that makes you feel at home. Homesickness is common in most first time college student and is the leading cause of students withdrawing from college. When I moved to college, I was worried about missing out on life at home. But I knew that the college that I had chosen had a lot of the same qualities that I loved about home. The next step for me was to get involved on campus. Once I did that, I was able to make life-long friends and now feel ready to take on the world. My advice to you is to find a place that makes you feel like you can succeed and feels like home. When you do, you will have found a place you can grow and learn at your best.

Do your research. Look for colleges that have your intersets at heart. Pray about it. Ask friends and family members their opinions, and sift through all the info you can get. Remember that if one college is right for a friend, it may not be right for you. Visit the college campuses. See how the students and professors/teachers interact. Check out the dorms and cafeteria. Do not be afraid to ask questions. When you get to college, Get Involved!! Make friends, volunteer, get involved in clubs or sports that you have never tried. Stretch your comfort zone. Make the most of your time, and of the college's resources. Develop a social life, but do not neglect your schooling. Join study groups. If you are really good at a certain subject, become a tutor. If you need help, don't be afraid to ask for a tutor. The only one you are hurting by not asking is yourself. Above all, have fun, learn lots, and make the most of your time.