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Aim high the first time you apply for a scholarship from Linfield because they don't raise the amount over the 4 years. What you get coming in will be the extent of what you get from them, despite any tuition raises.
You will also need a car when you come in order to get around. The parking fee for 2009-2010 is 85$ a year, but you're allowed to park over holidays too which is convenient if you want to take a plane somewhere. Linfield provides shuttles to and from the airport on major holidays.
I would suggest going to visit the campus, and checking out all the dorms. When choosing one, make sure you know which buildings most of your classes will be in, and choose a dorm that is both close to those as well as the cafeteria.

Come in with an open mind, and try to make friends fast! They are great for warding off homesickness, and for destressing your life during finals :)

Apply to as many scholarships as you can to help pay for school.
Meet as many people as you can because everyone is very warm and inviting.
Go to all your classes and study when you can!

Linfield offers a lot of financial aid for US students. However, if you are an international student like me, even though you are the best applicant, you won't get more than half of the tuition fees as your aid.

Turn in your applications early and visit the campus if possible. Really consider whether or not you see yourself being a student at Linfield.

Engage yourself wholeheartedly in your schoolwork, community, and extracurricular activities. This will prepare you for the academic excellence that is required in order to attend Linfield, as well as our strong emphasis on building.

study hard in high school, college is a lot tougher. the linfield curriculum is especially rigorous. also, be sure to apply for lots of scholarships and grants. paying for school can be hard, so be sure to plan ahead.

Go out there with an open mind and be yourself. Try new things and make friends. It will all be worth it.

Get involved and make friends from day 1. Linfield students are very active and cliques tend to form fast. If you introverted it becomes hard to break into these. Plus, you will be EXTREMELY bored.

First day of college, go out there and do! I do not care what you do but do not sit down in your room and procrastinate doing activities and interacting with people. Learn about you college so well. Make as many friends as possible. Be yourself all the times. Think a thing, say the thing and do the thing. Study. Talk to professors. Ask. Do sports. Get involved in clubs. Do community services. Be a leader.