<p>If you aren't sure what kind of college environment you would like - big or small, urban or rural, etc. - I would suggest visiting several nearby schools of varying sizes and locations. You don't have to be interested in any of them, just see what sort of feelings each type of campus gives you and where you think you would be most comfortable.</p>
<p>Also, don't worry about your career or major just yet. Unless you want to major in something that many schools top schools don't offer, like business or biomedical engineering, you will find that there are a ton of schools that each offer very good opportunities in whatever major you desire.</p>