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Get plugged in as soon as possible. No matter how small or big the school may be, there are always opportunities for new students to get involved. When you do, you'll find you can make some lifelong friendships.

I would tell them to visit all different types of schools. Even if you think you want to go to a small school visit a big school. Also, if you can, spend a weekend at the school and get a feel for how it will be. I went to a small college for the first two years of my college experience and I ended up hating it. I thought I was going to love it but it turned out not to be for me. I might have know had I taken time to visit UGA.

Most colleges offer more opportunities for learning, research, jobs, and social activities than any one person could ever want. When you enter college, carefully consider your future goals and get involved in campus activities early. Your success in college is largely based on your personal drive and dedication. Consider your priorities carefully and realize that the decisions you make during your freshman year will play a role in what jobs or graduate schools are available to you upon graduation.

You need to decided if you would prefer a big or small school because they are very difference now days. With a small school it's less social, more group oriented with smaller class sizes. But, it's easiar to get leadership positions due to less competition. At a big school there is a lot more to do, more people to connect with, and a larger range or classes and majors. The college experience is like any other experience, it is exactly what you make it. It's all about staying positive no matter if you feel alone or confused with your social life or work load. It's a wonderful stepping stone of life filled with learning experiences.

I have been in college for 6 years now, working on a relatively simple degree in Sociology. I have made a wealth of mistakes along the way, I have a ton of regrets, and I don't have a positive attitude toward my college experience, but I do feel that, because of those things, I am probably the best person to give advice on how to make college a wonderful experience. As for finding the right college, simply make sure the college offers the degrees you are interested in, and then start seeking out surroundings that make you feel safe, peaceful and motivated. As for making the most of the college experience, here are three pieces of wisdom that have come to me from my own struggles and dissappointments: Do what you truly love, no matter the obstacles you face or what people have to say (your persistence will overcome the negativity), think for yourself in all situations (this means ignoring relatives, friends, and advisors at times), and only make decisions based on the knowledge that you already have or have gained through research (the people you trust can sometimes lead you astray, even if they don't mean to).

Don't let anyone else influence you decision. Choose for yourself!! I knew from the second that I set foot on this campus that I was going to love going to school here. Everything fit my personality perfectly. When I got here I had no idea what to really expect or what I wanted to gain from the experience of going to college. But i found my own niche. I found exactly where I fit in and what pleased me everyday. I have made friends that I know I will keep. And I still have a exciting two years ahead of me!

Decide what you want up front, a city college, a private school, big campus, small campus, in state or far away, then find one that fits all your standards. As for a college experience, just don't be afraid to try things you thought you never would. Don't let personal preferences or outside opinions get in the way of your actions. Realize that everyone is in the same boat at this point in time, a new place, a fresh start to life, and eveyone wants to make the best of it. Embrace that fact and the people around you and enjoy yourself. College is usually a once in a lifetime experience, use it well.

You really have to find the college that is right for you, don't worry about where everyone else is going because you need to do what is right for you. When you get to college its a time where you get to really discover who you are, and can be you. Its not like high school where people are all in their own little clique. People here don't know what you were like in high school, so you can really be you. They also aren't really worried with the little things that seem to matter in high school. Lets say that you were thought of as weird because of the way you dressed. At college people will more likely think that you are probably really interesting. So pick the place that you feel works best for you and try not to worry about anything else, like whethere you know anyone because it will all work out. Even if you don't know anyone don't worry, there are tons of new people here, you are sure to find the people that you fit in with, and will end up being friends for life.

When you are looking for the right college it is best to visit the school and make sure it were you really want to spend the next few years.

Find a school that is tailored to your personality and budget. College is VERY expensive and more than likely student loans will be needed. Be sure to study; there is a big shock when going from a high school or a junior college to a big university. At the same time, don't forget to relax and enjoy your time at college, they are the best years of your life.

Do not settle for the first college that you visit, but research as many colleges as you can. Also, do not agree to to to a college if you have not visited the campus to see what the atmosphere is like. College is more than just going to school, its an experience.

Some times it is not the first choice that is always the best choice. I for one wouldn't have choosen to come to UGA at all, but it ended up it was the only one I could feasibly afford. Now, with four years of study behind me, I can't imagine a place that I would rather study. The teachers are inspiring and well versed in their fields, and the students (even if completely opposite of you) are extremely nice. I think probably the biggest question/ most helpful question that you can ask yourself is in the city or not. It's probably the easiest too. I would say you should concern yourself so much with whether the university itself is big or small but really its location.

When trying to decide on a college, look at what all it as well as the surrounding area offers. You want to have a school that offers a great education for a reasonable price, and a campus and surrounding area that suits you.

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Consider all aspects of whatis needed. Find the college that surrounds with the most things to offer and gives the most help. Don't be afraid to go into the unknown and try new things.

Parents should first and foremost let their children make the final decision. Obviously money and location should be a major issue to be discussed. But schools that are comparable should all be considered so no opportunity is left unnoticed. Students should not only research facts on paper about a school but should do their own subjective research on students who currently attend or have attended the school. Also, students should go into the selection process with an open mind, knowing that if they pick comparable schools, there may not be a right or wrong decision. Experiences are different at any school but can be great no matter where a student is. College is truly what you make of it. The best advice I have ever received is that you get out of college what you put in. A positive and open attitude will prepare students for the best years of their lives. Attitude has literally been the deciding factor in the college experiences of everyone I have known.

Don't declare your major, or take any courses specifically related to your intended major, until after your freshman year because chances are you will probably change your mind. General core classes make for an easier transition into college classes and since you have to take them anyway, better to get them out of the way when you are a freshman instead of risking specific major classes that may get dumped into "general electives" if you do end up changing your major. Don't go absolutely crazy just because it's the first time in your life that you don't have to answer to your parents. It's not that hard, or uncommon, to have a great time without getting completely plastered. Retype your notes. It's a great way to study. Drink tons of water, avoid the bus, and the freshman fifteen won't be looming over your waistline. Get crazy about your team. Even if you were never that into sports or you have yet to discover the difference between a touchdown and a field goal, fake it till you make it. School spirit makes the ride that much more fun!

To all prospective students: research the colleges you are interested in! You should be knowledgeable on all aspects of your chosen college from dorm life, financial assistance, classroom policies, greek life, off-campus housing, location, amount of students in attendance, etc. All of these things will play a very large role in your life once you are out of the house and "on your own". If you do not know all the most basic information about your school, you could find yourself alone in a place that you really dislike. It is crucial to find out all there is to know about possible school choices. One good way to find these things out would be to ask other people who have attended the selected school! They will be honest with you and probably even have a lot to say about it. Do not just trust the pamphlets that the school sends to you. You should compare the facts and information that the online site gives you with word of mouth from other people in the know!

Visit as many schools as you can before making a decision. Any school can look good on paper; you have to find the right fit for you. Your new campus should feel like a home away from home. If you can't stand to be there, then it's not right for you. Students, don't let your parents decide for you. It may be their money, but you're the one who'll be there for 4 years. Search for programs that target your intended major. Visit classrooms, talk to teachers and students who are currently enrolled; they have the most insight. When you finally get enrolled, step outside the box. Join an organization you know nothing about. You can meeet new people, and learn about something you wouldn't have considered otherwise. Join clubs and organization where your voice can be heard and you can make a difference. Volunteer! Don't forget about the community surrounding your campus that also needs your help. And most importantly, have fun! College is supposed to be the best 4 years of your life. You have the rest of your life to be stressed. Enjoy your college experience!

With the myriad schools and resources out there, finding the right school is a truly exhausting process. It is difficult to get a good idea of what any given school is like by the pamphlets and tours alone. The best way to get an idea is to talk to people from schools you're considering, and make sure they give you the most honest and well rounded answer possible, including both academics and social life. If you don't know someone, then the pamphlets and tours can help, but even if you feel as if your school is not right for you, give it a chance. There's no such thing as the wrong school, just as there is no such thing as the exact right school. Look for a school with the size and academics you'd want (and you'll have to figure that out yourself; no easy task, I know), and you're almost guaranteed to find both people and classes you like somewhere. Keep an open mind, do some wandering, try new things and new people (or those old time-tested) and you're sure to be okay. Good friendships are the key to college happiness.

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Make sure to look at all aspects of a school and choose the school that is right for you not everyone else. Everyone is different so consider what aspects of a school will allow you to succeed.

enjoy yourself!

College is what you make it. The best advice anyone can recieve about going to college is to be yourself. One thing I did before I came to the University of Georgia was to make a list of who I wanted to be when I got there. With that list I was able to realize some of my strengths and weaknesses, and I was better prepared to face the challenges that laid ahead of me. No one will ever be able to prepare you enough for your college experience, but it is one of the only times in your life where you will be in the same boat with a lot of other people. The connections and relationships formed in college are very important and crucial to maintaing a balance between a social life and academic responsibilites. Do things in moderation. Have fun. Work hard. Be yourself and find a group of people you can relate with, whoever they may be. This should be the hardest, scariest and by far the best experience of your life. Go in with your eyes open and learn as much as you can!

Choose the school that's right for you. Get involved in activities that interest you and be proactive with making friends and networking to find jobs and internships. Don't overcommit yourself--remember that your education is really important but don't become a hermit. You can always take summer classes in order to have an easier workload during the semester.

In all honesty, getting in to a prestigious university is not the the important thing. There is only so much a university can do for a student, so in a sense, all universities offer essentially the same things. What is importaint, is a students desire to succeed.

Just make sure you visit and feel comfortable and at home and make sure you choose a college for the right reasons.

College is a once in a lifetime experience that will change who you are and determine who you become. I cannot tell you to pick a certain college because I have only attended one so far. However, I can tell you that finding the right college may be a grueling and challenging experience. Therefore, learning from my own mistakes and mishaps, I will try my best to tell you how to find the right college. First of all, you need to determine what colleges you are elligible to attend. Sadly a student with a low GPA cannot expect to get into an ivy league college. For each college that you are interested in, you need to find out their requirements, and average GPA and SAT scores. If a college requires a 2.0 GPA, but its average GPA is 4.0, then you should probably use your application fee for another college. Once you have all this information, you need to get to work on submitting all your applications not on time, but way before time. Finally, cross your fingers after you mail your applications and hope for the best. Good Luck!

Leave high school behind you.

School choice should ultimately be the student's decision, not the parent(s), because it will be the child attending the school for the next 2-4 years! Search, search, search for scholarship!

I think students should select a college primarily based on the availabilty of the program of study they want to pursue. After schools have been narrowed down, academic rigor should be taken into account because the value of your diploma can be a direct result of the quality of the school it came from. Once a school is selected and acceptance is obtained, students should do as much research as possible about social programs, organizations, and clubs they can. As a freshman, it is very important to try out as many different opportunities as possible to find a "good fit." Many of the best friends people will make come through involvement in these organizations. Take full advantage of intramural sports, study groups, and free meals on campus. NEVER turn down a road trip with your friends, no matter how "last minute" it comes up. Some of the best college experiences are the random ones that come up completely out of the blue. Finally, never underestimate the power of using facebook to keep up with your new friends and to hear about events. Study hard, have fun, and realize that college is about learning "life" as well as "book smarts."

Regardless of what college you attend, you are going to get out of college whatever you put in. Keeping in mind the many financial aid opportunities that are out there, find an affordable college in a good location that offers the kinds of programs and activities that interest you. Don't go to some random out-of-state school just to get away from home. Sometimes the best (and most affordable) schools are the ones right down the street. The one piece of advice that any upperclassman will give an incoming student is to simply get involved. Join clubs, write for the student newspaper, go to sporting events, play intramural sports, meet new people, and just take advantage of the many opporunities that you will never have after college. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there. Try to get an idea of what you want to major in early on, so you can begin taking the necessary classes, giving yourself more time to consider picking up a minor or second major. And finally, have fun. The school part of college is obviously important, but don't miss out on the other activities that will mold who you become.

Students and parents should use all resources avaliable to them when searching for the perfect school. The best way to get a good understanding of what a school is like is to visit when school is in session (fall and spring are the best....and avoid the first and last weeks). When visiting talk to current students and visit classes. Go beyond the campus tour and do some searching yourself. If possible, hang out with a current student without your parents around. Make the most of your college experiance by enjoying everything your college has to offer. Try out intermural sports, join clubs, and advocate for causes. There will be MORE THAN ENOUGH opportunities to get involved. You will not only meet friends but network with others and gain life long skills. Academically, take control of your own education. Research job options early in your college career. Be open to new people and new experiences. MAKE CONNECTIONS with professors, school staff, and other people in the workforce. These people will be such a treasure when you need recomendations and when applying for jobs. Volunteer!!! Most importantly, HAVE FUN and don't take everything too seriously!

don't rule out anything until you visit the campus and meet the people. spend a couple of weekends staying with different students and let them show you around

Although it might take a few attempts, try to find the major or group that your are most comfortable with and have fun . Don't continue doing something just because you think it is the right thing to do. College can be stressful, so it is important to find people and friends that will support you through anything and will help you make good decisions. Also, be openminded. Being in college is very different than being in high school since you will be experiencing more diverse cultures and opinions. Embrace the diversity and be willing to try and do new things, since you may never have the opportunity again. As a college student, this may be your first time away from home. While you may miss your parents, this will be a great chance to learn things on your own and begin to develop your own identity and opinions. Finally, please take college seriously. Stay focused and go above and beyond the classroom to learn as much as possible; their are so many resources available on a college campus, try to take advantage of as many as possible. Despite the hardwork, college really is fun!

Work hard to get good grade in high school to make the experience of getting accepted to te college of your choice easier.

I was an undecided major for a long time so choosing a college was a bit difficult for me. But I think that if one wants a well rounded education and be exposed to any area of study, a liberal arts college college like the University of Georgia is helpful. One can have a taste of what one is interested in and wants to pursue further. I would definitely visit the school and do research on the school. Talk to some of your friends that may attend the college or email some professors with questions. Also, once you are in college, do not be shy and get yourself out there participating in social clubs and voluntary work. This benefits yourself but also contributes to your community. Active participation and courage to tackle any challenge seems to aid in one's success in college. Grades are not everything but it'll pay off when you work hard and be active.

Make sure you go to the school you are planning on attending. Make sure you know how financial aid works at your school. To get the most out of your college experience, get your work done so that you have time to play. And do everything that your school has to offer. There are so many free activities that you can do where you can meet all sorts of fun and interesting people that you never would have met had you stayed inside your comfort zone.

Make sure you pick your school based on what fits you best, not what fits your friends. I came to a school where none of my close friends were going, and it turned out great. In just the first week alone I made so many new friends in the dorms that became my close friends that I still have today and I was still able to keep in contact with my friends from home that were important to me. I would also say to not pick a school too far away from home. I love that I can go home whenever I need to if I am sick or need something but I am also far enough away that I feel independent. I live only an hour away from home, while my sister goes to college six hours away. My sister got a severe concussion this year and was sent to the emergency room. We drove all through the night to come see her and by the time we got there she was already out of the hospital. It was really scaring knowing that she was so far away and that we weren't able to be there for her.

Everyone comes to school thinking they know who they are but nobody really knows. college is about trying out new things to figure out where you truly belong and where you are truly happy. It's about finding the people who will support you acidemically, have fun with, and who love you unconditionally.

Find a place where you love to be. You'll be spending the next four (or five!) years of your life there. You want it to appeal to your interests and personality, to your goals and your greatest dreams. You want to set yourself up with opportunities for new things. Small schools are great, but can only offer so much. Larger universities may be overwhelming at first glance, but with a little research they often are not intimidating at all. Quite the opposite of intimidating, bigger schools can accommodate your life goals in very personal ways as they offer many more classes and opportunities for specified and further education and even research. Once you get on campus (even a huge one), it shrinks. You build community with people you have classes with, those you live with, and those you learn from. Social activities, sports, and clubs make the campus even smaller. By honing in on what you truly enjoy doing, you will allow yourself the opportunity to achieve your goals. You may find that a larger school is just what you want: a place where you can find a group of students and faculty that have the same dreams.

For me, the college visits were very important, especially the visits when school were in session. A campus might seem beautiful, but you really can't get a taste of what it will be like without the students there, too. I knew when I visited UGA that's where I wanted to go to school. Also, students should keep in mind that choosing a college is a personal decision that will affect them for at least 4 years. Even though they might be feeling pressure from parents or friends, students must keep in mind that they will be the ones living with their choice, not their parents or friends.

DO YOUR RESEARCH. Think about what you want out of college and do NOT rely on name-brand colleges or be deterred from state schools.

I would strongly emphasize visiting the schools you are interested in. I didn't know that I wanted to go to UGA until I came and visited the campus. I think visualizing all the opportunities you will have at each respective school is important. There are so many research opportunities here that I saw and learned about on my tour of campus. I would also suggest looking into your specific department, making sure the professors and teachers are willing to help work with you individually on aspects of your education.

Visit all the schools you want to go to, you have to get on campus to really make a good decision

My advice would be to take as much time as possible to choose the right school. Research iin high school is extremely helpful and also utillize the counselors provided in school. Make sure that the school you have chosen to go to is the one you actually want to go to. Don't just go because your parents went there or you heard about how good it was. Campus visits are neat and helpful in processing that decision.

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Know yourself. If you don't like big crowds or big classes, then a smaller college would probably be a better fit. Also, if you know what major or area you are interested in, a school that has a good program for your interest would probably be the most beneficial. If you have a variety of interests, find a college that has more to offer you. After all, you are paying for college. You are the customer; you should be satisfied with the service.

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Remember college students are kids trying to become adults. We still need others' care.