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My advice would be to keep the student/ son or daughter close to home. Being able to retreat to familiar places helped got me through my 1st semester. I have since moved out but still come home to do laundry and sometimes to play cards with my parents. It's nice to stay close and still get the education you are looking for. The main reasons i chose the University of Akron was because its a 20 min drive, and it had my desired degree (electrical engineering). It is important to know that if you need to, you can come home, and i think that is the best knowldge i have learned throughout my college career thus far.

When finding the right college for yourself, this is the time in your life to be selfish. You have to truly search for which college is going to improve yourself for the better. It is not about choosing a college that has a reputation for the best parties, but the best reputation for giving each student an opportunity to be successful. Look for the college that supports your interests. Remember, this is the time to be selfish. Each college has something to offer, but make sure you look past the brand new recreation center, or the 10 new sushi restaurants. You were always taught to never judge a book by its cover, so then why would you judge your future that way. You can make the most of your college experience by enjoying what makes you happy and helps to create a more successful you. It takes a quality like selfishness to help choose the right college and future for you.

Financial Aid is very important. Don't go out of state if you can't get the right funding for it. Keep in mind what you're expecting from college and be sure that the college you are choosing is really what you're looking for. A social life isn't everything, regardless of what others may lead you to believe. Just because a school has a fun reputation doesn't mean they don't take education and classes seriously. Stay focused and pick the college that's right for you.

Finding the right college is really hard to do, but I feel the best thing is to just go with your gut when you visit the school. If you visit and you feel like you belong there and that there are people on that campus that you will become future friends with and have no problems interacting with for the next four years, then that school is probably for you. Assuming you are already looking at schools that meed your needs academically, then the most important part is feeling comfortable. College is supposed to be the most opening and exciting four years of your life, and you dont want to make sacrifices for that. The worst thing you can do is do something you even think you might regret. Do what you know is best for you, not what your friends say, not what your parents say, or your couselours because they arent the ones that are going to be living at that school and going to classes for the next four years. You are. Once you get there, go out, meet people. Try not to stick to a small group. Have a positive outlook, and you will be fine.

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Don't be afraid to ask questions. You want to know what to expect when you get to campus. Also, I think everyone should spend at least one year living in the dorms. There are experences you get living on campus that you can get nowhere else.

The advise I personally would give parents is dont be too pushy, but make sure thay your child applies to a variety of places so not to limit their choices. Try to visit all the campuses before applications are, and try to talk about what programs they are interested in. Also think about you child's personality and relationship with their family when deciding if they should stay close or go fat away.

the only advise i could tell the parents and students is that to choose a college that has the best settings for you and to find the college that has the best schooing for what ever u are trying to go for.

Look for a school that has the proper degree program, and atleast have some kind of idea of what you would like to major in before you start. Shop around for the best school and even tutition rates. Stay at home as long as possible, and study hard. Yake advantage of all your school has to offer from free tutoring to free food. lol Enjoy your college years.

I feel that it's very important to find the right college to fit you. I looked at many different universities, and for me, I felt that it was important to find a university of the right size and style for me. This has proved to be conducive for me in terms of my academic success. I am only one hour from home, which affords me the opportunity to go home on weekends if I so choose, but yet I am still able to experience all of the benefits of college life. Choosing a college is a very important decision and should be thought about very carefully before making a final decision.

There is no one way to pick the best school for you. The best way to find a school is to try it and hope for the best. The school is only as good as you make it. The more involved you are, the better off. Being involved is not only a good way to meet new people around campus, but also affiliate yourself with the staff and get yourself known around the area. Even just joining one school group is better than none and just remember that everyone else is in the same boat as you.

There are many factors that students need to think about when choosing a college and making the most out of their college experience. First off they should pick the school that they feel fits them the best. Do not worry if you don't have highschool friends that are going there because you will meet new people everyday. Another key factor is find a school that has at least 2 or 3 majors that you are interested in. Students change majors quite often and it is important to give yourself back up options. You are only in college once so you need to make the most out of it. Don't take things for granted, be sure to stay on top of your work and maintain good grades because that is the whole reason you are attending. I am not saying to not have a good time during your college year but simply stay on top of your grades because in the end you will be much better off. Be sure to meet new people and make friends who you will be will during and after your college experience.

The only advice that I can offer to future students about finding the right college is to take the time to research and visit different schools that offer your particular major. It seems like a lot of work at first, but you do not always realize that the next 4-5 years of your life will be spent here and what you do here determines where you will go in the future. It is a big decision to make and a decision that I wish I spent more time making. However, getting the most out of the college experience is a different story. Regardless of where you choose to go please take it seriously. Classes cost a LOT of money and student loans add up a lot faster than you could have ever imagined. Go to class, study, ask questions, and work hard. All of this will ensure that you are getting your education and making the most of it. Lastly, try not to waste too much time but most of all have fun. After college, whether by choice or by force we become adults, so get involved in activities and have fun while you still can.

Live on Campus! Although it's a bit more costly, you will more than likely find that it's worth the extra money. They say that the number one deciding factor for wether or not a freshman returns to the same school is if they made at least one meaningful friendship. Allow that to happen. Get you're school work done, you're here for an education; but don't lock yourself in your room. Don't be afraid to leave your comfort zone a little bit. You're going to be going through a lot of changes these next few years. Embrace them. Make new friends as they could very well be some of the best ones you'll ever have. DO NOT attend a school just because your current significant other goes there. 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of those relationships will fail in the first 2-4 years of college. Stick to your values. College may very well be a cultural shock to you. You may be easily influenced by others, so know what you stand for.

Make sure you know the success rate of the students graduating in your program/major at the school you are thinking of attending. Also, visit the college, and the housing if you plan on living there and talk to real students to get a real idea of what attending this college will be like! Good Luck! :)

The best advice I can give to college bound students or their parents is to make sure that the college you are considering offers what you are interested in. Do not pick a college just because of its partying status because you will most likely end up wasting thousands of your parents dollars. I would also highly advise getting involved in school activities or clubs. The first year of college is hard! Going away to college and living away from your family and friends is a big change. Getting involved in clubs, sports, or even on campus activities helps you get connected to your peers and make friends. Another huge piece of advice is to make sure to keep up on your reading and studying. College is not like high school. You need to read and study hard in order to earn a good grade. Teachers are willing to meet with you and help but they will not baby you to get your work done. Lastly, remember to have fun! College can be the best years of your life.

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College is a way for students to break out of their shell's and get involved in many different ways. That was the best thing I ever could have done was get involved with a group at The University of Akron. I choose to join the equestrain team. It has help me to get to know students who have a lot of the same interests as me. So my advice to any student trying to find the right college is look into the clubs and organizations that interest you, because being involved will make your college experience more enriched.

Visit. Visit. Visit. You will never know how much you like a school until you are on the campus. Go talk to faculty and see if you can sit in on a class. If you know someone attending and living on campus shadow them for a day or stay a night with them. It is impossible to get a feel for the school and how things work there. So once again my best advice is to visit campus.

If you are trying to pick one college over another and simply cannot make up your mind, my advice is to stick to "state universites" or big "state" colleges. For example, Ohio State and Kent State University. Centers of learning like these recieve tremendous amounts of money for funding, which makes financial aid, facilities, the campus and life over all superior. Of course college is what you make it. You have to stay focused and not get overwhelmed by the "information over-load". Campus visits are another thing that I highly recomend. Keep in mind that NO COLLEGE IS PERFECT! The best thing to do is to narrow down your choices from 3 to 8 top picks to apply to. As far as having fun once you get to wherever you are going, the best advice I can give is to remember why you are there. Are you there to learn to be an adult and create a career or to drink? Figure that out all you have to do if be yourself. Getting involved and talking to random people is the best way to make friends. No one will know your name if you don't open your mouth.

College is all about what you make up it. If you ahow up prepared and confident then you will do fine. Make new freinds and balance a social life with classwork. Learn a schedule that works for you and stick to it with self disipline. Don't let peep presure keep you from reaching your goals, set goals and strive to acheive them to have a sucessful college experience. Remember, classes are the reason you are in school and grades are your number one priority, so keep focused and reach hight to acomplish what you desire, prepare for a carreer as much and as early as you can by attending carreer fairs and mach interviews. Keep in touch with area employers and strive to get an internship by your third year to increase your chances of earning a great rewarding job soon after graduation. Keep to these points of advice and keep yourself focused and you should do fine and have a self rewarding and enjoyable experience.

Find one that fits you (student) dont choose where friends are going or where your parents want you to go. Take time ti figure out which one best fits ur needs.

First of all, make sure its a college THEY want to go to, and stands up to their standards and needs in order to choose the 'right' college. Secondly, make sure it seems like a school where learning is important, and not just partying. When you've chosen a school, make sure you make use of the facilities your college has to offer, such as the library, recreation center, study centers, etc, because they have them available for a reason. Getting involved with school spirit activies is also important, and helps out a lot with feeling a sense of belonging.

I feel that knowing yourself or you child would be the best for finding an appropriate college for them. Campus's are often geared towards different social lifes and majors. Some students might not like larger campus's while others will hate smaller campus's. Finding one that fits your needs and price range will give you the best experience overall and make you feel a part of the campus.

When it comes to finding the right college and making the most of the experience, it's important to be true to yourself. Visiting different colleges and interacting with students there is a great way to really get a feel for the environment. It's tempting to follow your high school friends to the college of their choice, but you really must think about what is going to be best for you in the end. It's important to figure out what you want to study, whether you want a busy social environment or a quiet campus. It's also very important to be open to new people, ideas, and things. Going away to college is probably one of the biggest culture shocks a person can receive, but it's really a good thing! Sometimes being away from home can be scary, but the best way to deal with it, is to just try new things! Sushi anyone?