What did/do you love most about college?
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the student loans and grants
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College was...\n\nA much easier schedule than high school, with much harder work.\n\nA more in-depth social experience (while in the dorms, anyway).\n\nCollege is really what you make of it. Your professors most likely really love the subjects they teach, and if you show them an interest they will usually respond to you. I ended my undergrad career with a few professors I could consider friends. You should apply for at least a few clubs or groups, like the campus newspaper. This is more important than you think.\n\nI have little to say about Fraternies/Sororities, as I was not in one.\n\nHope that helps. It seems pretty big at first, but it's a life you fit yourself into pretty easily.
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The best part of college is that it allows you to figure out what you really love!  You don't have to declare a major to start college.  Just take a wide variety of classes, you may discover that you want to major in a subject that you never even considered.  Explore and follow your heart!  You'll be fine!
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A lot of fun, it feels nice to be more independent. Partying is fun, but do be careful, you grades can suffer. College is the best years of school, at least I think.
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The incredible resources of a major research university and the close student-professor interaction of a liberal arts college. \n\nOther awesome features:\nFOCUS\nCross-registration with UNC Chapel Hill\nSeparate campus for freshmen\nBeautiful campus\nContinuous renovation to improve facilities \nAbundance of research opportunities and funding\nMild weather and convenient location\nAthletics (except football)\nCommunity outreach\nAmazing student body\nSuperb placement record for med/law/grad school\nAwesome study abroad options (>50%  study abroad)\nUnique facilities (Lemur Center, Phytotron, Papyrus Archive, etc.)
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I am an independent college counselor. Here is what I tell my clients.\n\nFirst, the most important thing you should be doing right now, as a sophomore, is getting the best grades possible. That really is the number one thing that colleges and universities want to see in applicants. \n\nSecond, don't start by asking how you can prepare the best application -- start by asking what types of colleges might be the best fit for your needs and goals. Honestly, the students who have the MOST success in applying to colleges are those who have thought about who they are and what they want out of a college experience, and then developed a college list that matches those qualities but that also includes colleges in a range of selectivities.\n\nThere are over 2500 four year colleges in the U.S. alone, but there is not a single school (even those "name brand" schools everyone knows) that are right for every single student. So, begin by thinking about YOU. Some questions to consider:\n\nWhat do you like about your high school that you'd like to find in a college? What do you dislike about your high school that you'd like to avoid in a college? How do you learn best - do you like classes where there's lots of discussion or classes where the teacher does much of the talking? Do you have a clear career or major in mind, or do you want to explore before making a commitment? What is your group of friends like? Do you want to be around similar people in college, or very different types of people? How would your friends describe you? How would your teachers describe you? How would YOU describe you? What do you think your biggest strengths and weaknesses, both academically and socially are, and what types of colleges would be best for someone with those strengths and weaknesses? \n\nNext, learn about the different types of colleges out there -- don't just think "Gee, I've heard of Harvard, so Harvard must be a good place for me." Find out the differences between a liberal arts college, a research university, a master's level university, a private college, a public university, a specialized college. As a sophomore, visit one of each type in your state or local area. These don't have to be the schools you ultimately apply to - at this point you should  just try to get a sense of what makes each type different and unique, and what they each have to offer you. \n\nAs you begin your research, keep your options open, but ask a lot of questions. What makes a good college? What's it like to go to a large school, a small school, a medium sized school? What's it like to go to a school that has a large number of people in frats or sororities? What's it like to go to a religiously-affiliated school? A school in a major city? A school in a small city? A school in a rural area? A school in the midwest, the northeast, the south...etc., etc.\n\nAs you answer these questions, try to find colleges that fit with you -- both your grades, your interests, your desires. Keep your options open!! Do not narrow your list of possibilities down too early (really, senior year is plenty of time!).\n\nAside from the above, specific things sophomore might consider doing this year: Take the SAT Subject exam in June if you are taking AP bio, AP chem, or AP US History AND have good grades. Talk to your counselor about your grades and course schedule to see if he/she has any suggestions for how you might improve them compared to other people in your school. Find two or three activities outside of the classroom that you enjoy and find meaningful, and get involved. But don't just join a bunch of clubs or do community service because you think colleges might like it on your application --- figure out what you enjoy and pursue it. Colleges want depth, not quantity, and they want to see people who are excited and enjoy what they are doing. \n\nNext year, as a junior, take the PSAT and plan out your SAT schedule (prep as h
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I have a fellow nursing student that just transfered from a small campus. She loved it because of the atmosphere. You feel like you're a part of the campus and culture because you get to know a greater percentage of the students. She got to know nearly all the FT professors at some point, constantly ran into students she knew, and felt at home there. The problem with the school we are at now...you can literally walk by thousands of people and not bump into a familiar place. It feels like a zoo and you don't fee like you are part of a campus community.
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great at college \nalright at pro
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In college, I really liked my parasitology class.  We had some really cool (and gross) labs.\n\nIn law school, my favorite class was my accounting for lawyers class- the professor was a riot!
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I'm a junior at Cedarville University in Ohio, and I absolutely love it...I've had the time of my life here.  I learned about Cedarville because my sister attended it, but I chose Cedarville because it is an excellant school both academically and spiritually.  I've made so many wonderful friends and the fac/staff here care about the students so much.  You have to work very hard in your classes but all the effort is worth it.  I can't imagine going to any better school.
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I loved the subjects with the most enthusiastic and engaging teachers...for me, that was English.  I guess that's why I became a hs English teacher!
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it depends on you.  you should be able to know where do your interests lie, for example, you're good in writing and yet not so good in math, then take up creative writing or any related fields.  and also do not forget that what you take up in college must yield you a profitable job after your graduation.\n\nreally then, there is no way in determining what is the best course in college, it is all up to you.
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Best: my friends, freedom, the ability to take really cool classes, being able to drink, not having to wake up at 7 am/having a flexible schedule, being surrounded by people who are passionate\n\nWorst: ...nothing, really. I mean, I can't complain about the work because it's making me a better person. Maybe I can say that the food isn't all that great...
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Most important thing is to be tolerant, accept people for what and who they are and they will do the same with you. College is where you will make life long friends so dont pretend to be someone you are not, be yourself, be polite, participate and smile a lot.
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I had way more freedom at university because I lived independently and could come and go as I please.  From an academic perspective, I was only responsible to myself at university, so if I skipped class or didn't hand in assigments, my parents never knew!  I loved being responsible for myself.\n\nMy grades were better in high school because I felt pressure to get good marks and get into university.  At university, I had already achieved my goals and let my marks slide in order to have more fun!\n\nMy social life was pretty wild in university- I was out on the town at nightclubs most nights!  I drank and partied all the time, with totally random people, and ended up in some pretty weird situations.  In high school I didn't drink until the 12th grade and always partied with my group of friends, so it was less crazy and less frequent!\n\nI think I will be friends with my high school friends forever, but it was easy to lose touch with my university friends because we were all from different places and all moved away at the end.  With my high school friends, we all have hometown connections.\n\nBut overall, I definitely prefer university (which is why I'm going back for a Masters!)
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The "best" college for you is the one that best suits your specific, individual needs and preferences.  How do you know which college is the best?\n\nKeep in mind that the "best college" or "best university" for you is one that will maximize your learning potential and knowledge. When deciding which institutions you should apply to, create your own student-centered ranking system. In your personal college ranking system, account for your educational goals and career objectives; the college’s entrance requirements, degree and course offerings, and reputation in the field in which you will earn a degree; transferability of credit; your learning style and preferences; the college’s teacher-student ratios; the campus location, environment and housing options; the availability of student support services on campus (medical services, tutoring, wellness programs); and, finally, the cost (after financial aid is applied). \n\nIn the end, what's going to matter is whether (a) you actually have or will have a degree at the point of admissions to law school and (b) how you rated in the admissions pool.   The issue of  WHERE you earned your undergraduate degree will only be important  IF you intent to pursue a law degree from the same school where you earned your undergraduate degree.\n\nBest of luck!
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My favorite subject is English. Because you can be creative, and write however and whatever you feel.