College visits are important. Before you commit years of your life and money to a school，be sure you're choosing a place that is a good match for your personality and interests. You can't get the “feel” of a school from any guidebook，so be sure to visit the campus. Below are a few tips for getting the most out of your college visit.

Explore on Your Own

Of course you should take the official campus tour，but be sure to allow time to hang around on your own. The trained tour guides will show you a school's selling points. But the oldest and prettiest buildings don't give you the entire picture of a college. Try to walk the extra mile and get the complete picture of the campus.

Read the Bulletin Boards

When you visit the student center，academic buildings and residence halls，take a few minutes to read the bulletin boards. They provide an easy way to see what's happening on campus. The ads for lectures，clubs and plays can tell you what's going on outside the classrooms.

Eat in the Dining Hall

You can get a good feel for student life by eating in the dining hall. Try to sit with students if you can. Do the students seem happy or stressed？Also，is the food good？Are there adequate healthy options？Many admission offices will give prospective students coupons（优惠券）for free meals in the dining halls.

Visit a Class in Your Major

If you know what you want to study，a class visit makes a lot of sense. You'll get to observe other students in your field and see how involved they are in classroom discussion. Try to stay after class for a few minutes and chat with the students to get their impressions of their professors and major. Be sure to call in advance to schedule a classroom visit-most colleges don't allow visitors to drop in at class unannounced.

Talk to Lots of Students

Your campus tour guide has been trained to market the school. Try to talk to students who aren't getting paid to impress you. These important conversations can often provide you with information about college life that isn't part of the admission script. Few university officials will tell you if their students spend all weekend drinking or studying，but a group of random students might.

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How to have a successful teenage life

Everyone wants to succeed in their life, don’t they? Even as a teenager, you can achieve success in your life; it really isn’t that hard. 【小题1】

● Do well in school. No matter how boring it is now, education will help you be a productive member in society. Try your best for excellence in school: listen to the teachers, do your homework, study, and get good grades. Doing so will help you get into a better university, which will enable you to have a bright future. 【小题2】

● Do good in your community. Volunteering can not only improve your community’s status, it could make you happier. Studies show that people who volunteer are less likely to develop depression than people who don’t. 【小题3】 For example, if you love animals, volunteer at an animal shelter; if you love helping the environment, plant trees or pick up litter. When you help others, it will make you feel better about yourself.

●【小题4】 Remember, they’re there to help you be the best that you can be.

How to Love Your Parents

Even if you think that your parents are not good enough at times, loving your parents is a normal and fulfilling part of life. You love them for the fact that they created you, raised you, and are in part, a source of who you are. 【小题1】

Respect them more and value these moments. You can use these moments to learn from them, preparing yourself for when you’re off on your own. It’s OK to get angry but angry actions don’t help you or your parents. Act calmly, cool off, write down your feelings, or talk to a friend. 【小题2】

Obey (听从) their requests. It will earn you more respect from them. It may seem like you are going through hell when you don’t get what you want or you have to clean. However, you had better remember they keep a roof over your head when it’s cold, raining, snowing, or too hot. Understand that parents are human beings and make mistakes. 【小题3】Since you can forgive (原谅) your friends, why not forgive your parents?

【小题4】 A gentle “good morning” and “I love you” will warm a coldest heart. Remember that they brought you into this world. Without your parents, you might still wander at an unknown corner in an unknown world.

Keep company with them. Do things with your parents like watching TV, or go somewhere with them. 【小题5】 Listen to their old stories and learn from them. You will find they are your teachers in this way or another.