Investigating the social scene of your prospective college

While academics should be your primary concern when choosing a college, you probably don't want to spend four years of your life in a place that has nothing fun to do. Community plays an important role in your time at school, so checking out the social scene should be one of the things you look out for when visiting a campus.

After you've completed your tour, venture off-campus and check out the many bars, restaurants and other social venues that are in the surrounding town. Chances are, if these establishments are within walking distance or close to public transportation, they will attract people from your age group.

Look into academic clubs, club sports and other social outlets while you're spending time checking out the school. You may just find a group that matches your interests and it could be an opportunity to meet new people when you set foot on campus.

While being accepted and applying for college scholarships are some of your primary concerns, being happy while you're earning your degree can make the process all the more enjoyable and help you create lifelong connections.  

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