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Look for a school that is right for you. This means making sure you are completely comfortable where you are going. Go somewhere that has ideas and goals that interest you, as well as people you could see yourself working and getting along with. Make sure you will be happy there and can have a balanced life, including school and fun. Don't pick a school just because you know other people that go there or because they have a great reputation, make sure you are comfortable and will be able to enjoy your time. College is meant to be a new beginning to a great chapter in your life, take advantage of that decision. Make the right one for you. It's about you, not anyone else, so make sure you're picking for yourself.

It's all about finding a place that you feel comfortable, and where you feel like you can make something of yourself. This is both in terms of the classes as well as the students that attend this university.In the end, a student should look back on his or her college experience and feel confident that he or she became a better person. They should feel as though they branched out, tried new things and really found out what in life will make them happy. Because in the end, the college, no matter what size or where it's located, should help each and every student discover what makes them happy.

Start looking early, and ask lots of questions. Most importantly, take the ADVICE OF UPPERCLASSMEN! They can give you the most honest, real insight on the ups and downs of college and certain schools in particular. At college, give your 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} because you will definitely regret it if you don't. While I still don't quite believe the "college is the best four years of your life" mentality, I feel like they are still amazing years. Don't drink or do drugs, not only because it's stupid but because you will honestly be hurting yourself no matter how much fun you think you're having at that time. If you want an escape, STUDY instead! It's not only good for you, it's empowering when you see that awesome grade on your tests. MAKE TIME for socializing, even if classes seem overwhelming. It'll make college that much more fun. Do lots of extracurriculars and volunteering too, they're extremely rewarding. Don't do anything you think you'll regret in the future, because chances are you WILL end up regretting it xP

The most important way to determine the right college for you is to visit! Checking out the campus of universities that interest you gives you a feel for the academic and social environment. While you're visiting, try to talk to faculty members and current students and consider the following questions. What do professors expect from their students? What's the average workload? Do students at this school tend to be liberal or conservative, or is there a wide array of political beliefs? What kind of social activities and extracurricular opportunities exist at this university? Are professors accessible or hard to get a hold of? Could I see myself spending the next four years of my life here? These questions will allow you to gauge whether or not the college is a right fit for you. No matter which university you decide to attend, get involved! Joining organizations and attending university-sponsored events is the best way to get to know other students and to make a mark on your new school.

Remember who you are, but don't be afraid to discover more about yourself. College is a stepping stone in life. Be sure it is one that carries you forward:)

As for choosing the right college, choose the one with the opportunities and student life that you feel you want most. You won't be in class all the time, so you want a place you'll be happy to live and play at, too. Think about your own social and learning styles, too. For example, if you like to be be anonymous, you might want wa bigger school, or, for the same reason, you might want to challenge yourself with something more intimate. As for making the most of the experience, just try to remember that you've only got four years (or so). So don't be timid, and don't be afraid to get involved in activities. It's easier than you think to get to know your professors, too, and also more worthwhile than you think. Not only will you get a lot out of it personally, but they can help you out, too. Overall, in all realms, the most important thing is to take initiatave and, not being lazy or timid, seek out what it is you really want.

Don't stress about the classwork, have fun.

I think it is important to talk to as many people as you can who actually go to the school and especially visit and stay over with someone to get a sense of what it is like academically and socially. I think it is also important to take into consideration how far you will be from home which a lot of people don't think about as much as they should.

Visit the college and meet some of the students on campus. Ask them about their experience and if you can relate, then it is a good fit for you.

When finding the right college, make sure the student will enjoy being at the school. The best college does not have to be one of the top schools or one with lots of prestige. Take note on the community and environmet that best fits the student. Most importanly ,pick the school that will help you the most financial needs. The student may love the school but is it the right financial choice? College experinces could be awful when you don?t have the right plan for paying for collge and It can be stressful to students and parents. While out of state schools are great options as far as being diverse look, for schools in-state that will have just as much to offer in academics but more in financial assistance. Last but not least, get out and be more involved, take tuors and ask questions and explore all options.

Above all, it needs to feel right. Do your best to ignore extraneous factors like location and cost. Focus on where so can see yourself LIVING for four years. It's kind of ambiguous but once you feel it you'll understand.

Visit the campus during a school day and during a weekend. There are two very different atmospheres, one during the week, when students are facing classes, exams, papers, and other stresses, and one during the weekend when students are free to loosen up. Talk with students you encounter and visit classes and museums. Remember that whichever school you pick will, in all likelihood, be your home (or your child's home) for the next four years. You need to be comfortable with the environment, knowing that it will provide what you need academically as well as socially. While I was told that football was not a fair reason to pick a college, I'm glad I ignored this. There were many colleges out there that could meet my requirements academically. By factoring in things like football, I have found a college that challenges me in the classroom and yet allows me to truly enjoy the time I spend here. College is more than just books and tests; it is an entire experience, one that requires the student to feel at home on a Monday morning, on the way to class, and on a Saturday night.

College provides a once in a lifetime opportunity for students. The decision, while it need not be permanent, should not be taken too lightly. Visit the campus, speak with other students and explore as much as possible. A university like michigan is diverse and provides a variety of options to its students. I would also suggest that your time on campus be mazimized, recognizing that real life after college will never be the same. Sometimes education is wasted on the young. Take advantage of every opportunity, open every door....

I open the door to my house and am greeted by my couch. ?Yo man! Whatchu been up to?? ?Nothin? much? just watched this documentary about a modern Chinese musical.? ?Word? Yo, check-it, they got a Fresh Prince marathon on tonight, grab a seat!? asked the couch. ?Nah man, I?m not really in college to watch TV,? I answered. ?OK OK. You wanna play some PS3 though? We?re only 37{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} done in GTA 4.? ?Actually I?m about to head to the study abroad fair. I?m thinking about spending a semester in Beijing.? ?Dang man, you sure you don?t want to just spend your college career melting into my warm embrace? Everyone?s doing it!? The couch?s plea was tempting, but I resisted. In my college life, the most important thing has been to get off the couch and experience new things. Universities have endless opportunities waiting to be discovered, yet so many of my friends end up in front of the TV night after night. My advice to students about making the most of their college experience is this: take advantage of all the activities on campus and get off of the couch.

Students should list their main criteria - location, size, etc. This criteria will narrow down your choices. I think the two most important things about any college are whether or not they have the academic programs you are looking for - research, departments, majors, faculty, etc. I also think the social life is extremely important because if you aren't satisfied with your social life it is hard to enjoy yourself and do well in school. Look at sporting events, greek life, housing, etc. In terms of making the most of school, it is critical to be independent and forward. Contact professors and organizations - see if they need help with research or volunteering. College should not just be about textbooks and classes - it is a time to narrow down interests and apply them to the rest of the world. Since you are given the privledge of to educate yourself and become a leader in the world - always think about how you can uses your privledge to somehow advance/better the world. Hopefully having this mindset will help make the most out of your classes, and meet similar people who are passionate and committed to using their education in a positive way.

Take your time in deciding where to go. Make sure you do lots of research, which includes meeting current students and faculty and visiting the campus. Get a feel for what the normal day is like for a student in your major. Keep in mind the little things like how far away from home you'll be (traveling during holidays being an issue), if any other kids from your school are going, and what you want most out of your experience. Take it easy the first semester and try to find classes that will keep you interested, but not too stressed. Get involved in one or two clubs that will introduce you to people like you. Don't overexert yourself, but don't stand on the sidelines while the rest of your peers excel. Most of all, have fun. You are going to school for your own reasons and to change your own life, so don't let others' opinions get in your way. Do what you want to do and be prepared for what comes next. Enjoy the ride.

Choosing a college is not easy. It is a big decision that impacts your future and to transfer is not ideal. Before selecting a college, it is important to find what you want out of your college experience. I think that I had an easier time than many students when deciding to go to the University of Michigan. As a resident of the state of Michigan, I knew that I didn't want to leave the the state for two reason: first, I wanted to be far enough away from home that I was away from home but still close enough that I could go home if I needed to (Ann Arbor is about 100 miles from my home) and second, because I'm putting myself through college, I didn't want to pay out-of-state tuition. U of M is phenomenal academicially and has many other activities. I liked the campus and the environment. Three of my older siblings graduated from U of M and had great experiences. In the end, U of M was my only choice. My advice: find a college that offers everything you want and be confident and happy with your choice.

Finding the right school needs to to fit the personality of the student. The student should attend a school where they will feel comfortable and feel welcome. Parents can push the student to attend their own school of choice but in the long run, only the student knows what can make them happy. I believe that a student who is trying to pick a school should make a list of what is important to them and tour MANY schools and see which highlights most of the items on the list. Once they have chosen a college, getting involved is the most important thing they can do. Whether its sports, study groups, school plays, or dorm councils, getting involved and contributing to your school will build school spirit, introduce you to friends, lets you experience different cultures, as well as lets you know what is going on at your school. Students choose schools by their reputations and students who get invlove with school activities help build those reputations. They can take with them valuable life situations which can help them in the work place. So the key to a great college experience; the right fit for the student and involment.

College is all about what you make of it. I attend the University of Michigan, which is an extremely large school. At first, it can be unwelcoming and lonely, and the sheer amount of people can be overwhelming. However, my school also has an indescribably large number of student groups available, from the squirrel-lovers club to the pre-business club to the club I'm in, Alpha Phi Omega national co-ed service fraternity. My first two years were rough, and I was lonely and depressed. Finally, this year I joined APO and everything has changed. I made myself a small community within a large University, and my experience here has gotten all the better for it. I'm helping others and my community through service, and I'm making new friends and learning new things at the same time. If you're proactive and take steps like this, you can make any college experience memorable no matter where you go.

Choose where you want to go and what you want to study - DO NOT let anyone else put thoughts in your head to lead you in the direction opposite of your heart's desire. Ask as many questions as possible on campus tours and of advisors as they as your best source of information. Finally step outside your box and do things you never considered doing before. You are grown up and on your own for probably the first time so make the most of it and don't hold back!

Go visit the school !! It is really important to see what the school is like and judge whether it is place for you or not!

I stronly encourage all of you to make visits to campus and talk to currently enrollege stuents. Money is also an important thing to consider when choosing a college or university. If you simply cannot afford it, do not try to. After these consideration, please realize that the choice should ultimately come from the student and not the parents. The student is the one actually attending college. Good luck!

Picking the right college is a very hard decision for someone to make. My advice is to give a lot of different colleges a chance. Go see some small ones even if you have your heart set on a big school, go on tours and talk to people that attend them. When you are actually applying pick some schools you think you could never get into, but also some that you know you will. After finding out where you get in you can pick the school that seems the best. Even if you do not think its perfect, give it a chance. I never had my heart set on University of Michigan, but it was the best school I got into. I came here and took advantages of all my opportunities and now I love it and would not go anywhere else. I think it is very important to expand your horizons and go a little beyond your comfort zone. This will benefit you academically as well as helping you find out who you are as a person, which is just as important in life as receiving a good education.

Don't pay $40000 for a degree that starts you at $20000/year.

OPEN MIND AND FELL GOOD WHERE YOU GO.

Just make the best of any school you attend. There are always lots of things to get involved in.

College is what you make it. Any large school can be made to feel smaller by getting involved in extracurricular groups, or vice versa. Most colleges will allow you to tailor your education to your needs, and help you along the way, but it is still your perogative to make it work. Most of all, enjoy it! It doesn't last forever!

Go where you feel comfortable.

Make sure to take the size into consideration.....plan your finances...I am in the hole now becuase I didn't prepare right

What you need to do, is pick a school that you want to go to, and pour your heart and soul into it. During college, you only have college life to worry about. Even if that means employment and sports, or clubs and religious affiliations; everything has to work into your college life. Choosing the right college should be made up of several different factors. School spirit is one of them; without love for the university, there is less drive to do well and to be proud of where you will graduate. Another factor is the field of choice. It would not be wise to choose a school without researching the strength of not only the program that you wish to enroll, but also a few alternate programs (incase you change your mind). One more detail that is important in making college one of the best things that can happen to you is opening up. Getting out of the box. Being supportive and accepting of new and enthusiastic ideas. To each his own... everyone has their strenghts and their weaknesses; it is in your best interest to find those things and to highlight the strenghts. Good luck and have fun.

Make sure you visit the college before you commit there. Sit in a class or two, talk to people who currently go there, and make sure you feel comfortable. It will be a long 4 years if you pick the wrong school.

Make sure the university culture is both provocative but also fits with your son or daughters needs.

The first piece of advice I would give is really to make a list of what matters to you when choosing the right college: weather, size of school, teacher/student ratio, proximity to home, variety of majors/minors, extracurricular, standard of living, ranking among other universities. After making a list, put a checkmark or rank which schools (of the ones you've been accepted to or are considering to apply) satisfies you. I think choosing the right college really makes a big difference in determining how much the student will enjoy it. The second piece of advice I would give is to really go out there and be aggressive when you enroll in college. Your college experience is really based on what you choose to do. Sign up for organizations and community service and really try to meet new friends and have new experiences. Go to the sports events that your university is known for and sign up to listen to lectures given by famous professors at your university. Also try to walk around everywhere and really learn to be optimistic and enjoy your college for what it's known and famous for. College is what you make of it.

It's always important to think what you want in a school before you start making a list of schools. Do you want a big school with lots of diversity, or a small school where you'd receive more attention? Do you want a school that has a religious community that you'd like to join? Do you want a school that has lots of school spirit and sports? What extra-curriculars do you want? Do you want a good arts program, or good business program, etc? When I was five I decided I wanted to go to UCBerkeley. I thought this until I was seventeen, visited, and realized that they didn't offer a program that I was interested in. Once you figure it all out, there is still going to be a large list of schools to choose from. The thing is, you will most likely love any school you end up choosing. But to make sure that you do, visiting the schools on your list, talking with both students and teachers, and sitting in on classes, just might be the deciding factor for you. It was for me, and I couldn't be happier with my choice.

I would tell parents and students to pick the college that they can visit and visualize going to. Also, it's important to try and picture yourself after having gone there for 4 years, and try to imagine where you would like to be. The college that in your mind would most likely lead you there should be the college that you pick. As far as the college experience is concerned, I would suggest to try and take advantage of everything around you. Remember to work hard, but remember also that these 4 years can never be given back to you. Try to do as many things at college that you could not do anywhere else; take advantage of your newfound resources.

Spend time on the campus, ask current students their pros and cons. Look for a good financial aid department. Get involved in campus life and get involved early.

I would tell parents to visit as many colleges as they can with their kids because the best way for students to get a feel for what they like is to see the campus, see the people on the campus, talk to some current students, and understand what kind of atmosphere each place is. And as annoying as the campus tours and information sessions were, in the end, each one was very helpful--so I suggest attending those as well.

No one knows what they want to do with their lives when you enter college. Most people still don't know when they leave. However, you will be equipped to handle all the things in between. College teaches you how to manage yourself. You will find out how to learn without someone holding your hand. You will learn how to be on your own. Certainly, you want to be comfortable at college. But if you are too comfortable, you won't be able to leave. Isn't college all about transitioning to the outside world? Try to step just outside your boundaries a little. You might be surprised at what you find.

Both parents and students should find the school that fits best, and to visit plenty of schools before making a choice. More than academics should be considered; housing, job placement after graduation, and student life are all important aspects of choosing a college that are often overlooked.

I guess this will be addressed to students, as I feel that my particular gremlins prevent me from saying anything else to anyone else. Unfortunately, my alpha male "charistique" is suggesting that I am about to feed you with he same bull that everyone else has tried to feed me in the past... All of this, all of the nonsense that has happened, or is about to happen...it revolves around you. Everything that you have done, has led up to he reading of this, which is eventually going to lead to something more. Perhaps the hardest part in realizing how to survive college is to try and figure out for yourself just how you are going to make it. There is a tremondous amount of depression that comes from the idea that you are going into a field of study that you have no idea how it is going to turn out, or if you would even really like to live it for the rest of your life. I can honestly say, that right now, none of that matters. What matters is that you can find something, and let it drive you as crazy as you drive it.

Dear student, this is your life. College is your first big chance to step out and make a difference in this world. With this in mind, choose your school based on who you want to become. Not on who you are now or what your best friends want to do. The sooner you start thinking about your post college "real world" plans, the more you will get out of your years spent in college. If you approach college in this way, get ready to be blown away by the discovery of what you are truly capable of accomplishing. Dear parents, at this point in time, you have probably done all you can do. You must let go of your little one, trust that you have raised your son/daughter as best as you were capable of doing, and brace yourself as you watch your child mature from a self absorbed teen to a contributing citizen of our Nation and our ever shrinking world.

Know all the expenses associated with attendance!

My advice would be to go to the best school you can, do not settle. Even if you need to take out loans, do it! Your education is worth it. To make the most of your college experience is to meet new people and get involved every way you can.

Make sure the school is what you want to live in for the next few years. Also that the school is prestigous, but allows for a balanced life.

Don't choose a college based solely on acedemics. That is definitely the most important thing to consider, but you also should look for a school at which you will actually enjoy yourself. You should also choose a school that seems to fit your personality and beliefs.

Start early with your college search. It's the next chapter in your life. Apply to your dream college and work hard on your applications. Do your research on the colleges to which you apply, and be sure to visit each college's campus to get a taste of what it is like. If you love how it feels, then don't let it slip out of your grasp. Follow your dreams no matter what. Get involved on campus and make the most out of your college experience. The years will fly by, so be sure to make them some of the best of your life. Join clubs, play sports, and be sure to get out of your dorm room. Most importantly, enjoy every second of your time at college.

Go where it feels right. It's important to weigh pro's and con's against your goals, values, and personal style (lifestyle etc.). In order to make the most of the college experience, it is important to do what you are passionate about. Take classes that interest you, and befriend professors or other students who inspire you. Don't be discouraged. Life on campus can get tough, but it will strengthen you as a person, and the lessons learned in these years will shape the way you view life for the rest of it.

The only way to know if you will like a college is to experience it, both academically and socially. Do not hide and fade into the walls, be a strong presence in your own education.

When deciding on the right college, ALWAYS visit the campus and meet some of the students. What looks good on paper may not be the best fit for you. Go through the college website and look for classes, clubs, and activities. If you see lots you get excited about, look a little closer at the school. As for making the most of your college experience, I have developed my own mantra: "Work hard, play hard". Through mastering this balance, I was able to become both a good student and a happy human being. Working hard definitely comes first. There's no point in going to any college if you're just going to party away your tuition. College requires enough self-discipline to prioritize your work load and perhaps stay in on a Friday night. Playing hard, however, is just as important. College can be extremely stressful and you need to make sure you have a fun balance so that you don't go crazy. Get a group of friends together and go do something totally new. Never be afraid to walk up to new people. College is the perfect time to make a bit of a fool of yourself.

My advice would be to attend the college that you feel the most comfortable at. Do not go to a college simply because that is where all of your friends are going or that is where your parents went to school. You should go to the place that will supply you with the resources and opportunities that fit your life goals. Also, I would highly recommend getting involved in campus groups. There are so many different clubs, societies, and organizations to fit every person's hobbies and passions. These groups will allow you to create a smaller community within your college community and could possibly give you the opportunity to obtain leadership experience. These skills will actually make you a better candidate once you start applying for jobs and internships. Another piece of advice would be to meet new people and make some new friends when you go to college. It is okay to keep your old friends, but it is very important to branch out in order to get ther full college experience. Overall, you need to find someplace that you feel you can call home and really develope yourself as an individual.