One of the two most important life decisions is choosing a college. 

"I have friends who will be going there and I'm going to room with my best friend!"

Oh no... I've heard that way too many times. I've also heard a year later that they are no longer friends.

It seems time-appropriate to post on this topic-

Factors to never consider in choosing a college:

• Friends are there
• Boyfriend or girlfriend is going there
• You love the sports teams
• To please your parents
• Sounds impressive to friends and relatives
• Looked beautiful during a springtime visit
• Nice dorms and food court

Factors to always consider in choosing a college:

• Education includes- experiential learning, study abroad, research, internship opportunities
• Correlation of studies to career interests
• Positive influences and influencers
• Sophistication of study culture
• Supportive environment- feeling of belonging
• Appeasing to the senses- air, sounds, sights, smells, safety, and security
• Appeal and interest in the local community
• Desired location for job prospects, networking
• Likelihood of achieving expected outcomes
• Cost as it relates to finances and budget

Choosing a college is one of the two most important life decisions ever... choose wisely!

The other important one? Choosing your life partner... I'm no help there, ha!