Coming fresh out of high school straight into college is very exhausting. The first semester in college is without doubt, the toughest because freshmen’s must get situated by themselves. Overall, this semester was all about making mistakes. In these four months, I have learned about the mistakes I performed during this semester. Yet, something that was difficult for me grasp throughout this first semester is that college is unlike high school. Nobody is going to “grab your hand” throughout this journey. In college, everything must be done by ourselves or else we aren’t advancing. In high school, teachers, mentors, coaches etc. accommodated students so much that students are used to teachers doing everything for them. This was one of my difficulties in my first semester in college. I had everything handed to me in high school without moving a finger and now coming into college many things have completely changed. College is all about studying and obtaining information to prepare students for the real world. I learned an abundance of knowledge all through these four months. Although, my high school did not prepare me for college, mentally and educationally, my professors have taught me the criteria and what to …show more content…
It is never too early to start building your career or voluntary experiences. Colleges offer opportunities that possess different types of careers. Becoming a part of a club or an activity can help students evade their comfort zone. Getting involved around campus can help students in the future. These entertainments and opportunities can serve graduates futures by graduating college with experience and having professional relationships. It can also impact the student educationally because of knowledge the activity preserves. Students can accommodate themselves with other students and share a positive
Students entering college for the first time become concerned with their college life. The students are on their own once they enter college. There are no parents or guardians telling them when to do homework, when to go to bed, or how to eat healthy. These students are now responsible for how they are going to succeed in school and meet their own needs. From the beginning, these students wonder what their experience is going to be like and are they going to handle the demands of college?
After my first few months of college, I realized I enjoy being a college student much more than I enjoyed being a high school student. However, the transition between the two extremely diverse worlds, was challenging at first, I found out how to overcome it. Originally, I couldn’t realize how different the two were, but as time went on, I was about to notice the differences. Not everyone is able to be aware of the many similarities and difference. Some differences include: cost, amount of freedom, and reasons why people are there. On the other hand, both high school and college have similar class structure and both require time management. The better prepared a student is to challenged with these many similarities and differences, the more
Most people today think of college as simply a place to get a better education, or merely as a steppingstone to financial success. College is far more than that. College is an experience that shapes a person, which can have both positive and negative outcomes. It is all up to the students to make the college experience worth their time and effort. Students must realize the importance of the responsibilities now demanded of them by higher education.
When any adolescent enters High School they are still young and on the search to find themselves. High Schooler’s often make bad decisions, but quickly see that these mistakes there to be learning experiences rather than to dwell on them. Often, for many students, High School does not present an extreme amount of stress, rather it is a a place to learn more about yourself. Once college hits, stress is the only thing on the mind. College students are always worrying about if they did their homework, if they have a big test coming up, if they studied enough, and if they even have enough money to pay their bills. So the key to college is to know that the fundamentals of college are different than high school, be responsible and reliable to yourself, do all your homework, and most importantly be respectful to your peers and teachers
The ability to receive college credit in high school is a great way to get started but the way you are taught and how the courses are run also give you a slight taste of how college will work and be ran. When I get stumped during a course I try to figure out the problem by myself before I go and ask for help. The help I need was always provided The teachers that taught the college classes were always able to give feedback to make a better student and to help me grow in the mindset of a college and high school
"Tomorrow is the first day of what I will become." I wrote this in my diary the night before my first day of college. I was anxious as I imagined the stereotypical college room: intellectual students, in-depth discussions about neat stuff, and of course, a casual professor sporting the tweed jacket with leather elbows. I was also ill as I foresaw myself drowning in a murky pool of reading assignments and finals, hearing a deep, depressing voice ask "What can you do with your life?" Since then, I've settled comfortably into the college "scene" and have treated myself to the myth that I'll hear my calling someday, and that my future will introduce itself to me with a hardy handshake. I can't completely rid my conscience from reality, however. My university education and college experience has become a sort of fitful, and sleepless night, in which I have wonderful dreams and ideas, but when I awaken to apply these aspirations, reality sounds as a six thirty alarm and my dreams are forgotten.
College is an experience that is vital to success. College teaches “how to live with a stranger in one room, discuss things and compromise with a complete stranger” (Kellner). In the real world, the ability to work with strangers is critical to success. In college, students work with experts on the subject they choose to learn. They study with other students, who all have the same interests as them. College teaches how to “take an active role in the community, understand cultural differences, use language as a tool” (Kellner). These are all essential skills that students require to prosper later in their
College for an incoming freshman is exciting, however, it is often focused on the social aspect such as the connections that can be attained through Greek life, parties and independence. Due to the social interactions, freshmen tend to drop out of college after their first year. Focusing on what college is meant for can prevent these situations. The pressures of college such as impressing parents, and maintain a high standard GPA-wise can lead to stress and freeze a student from achieving the proper academic performance. During the mid 1900s, college was considered more of a luxury than anything; people would attend college exclusively to acquire knowledge in hopes of obtaining a career after graduation. People in the twenty-first century, however, attend college to get away from home and enjoy freedom at parties. Education is taken lightly, and those who feel that education isn’t the main focus of college should not apply for sakes of the greater good.
Finally the biggest difference between high school and college is aid toward becoming better prepared for the new material.
Many colleges have events that are usually free to students and fit any student’s interest. Colleges have a variety of events that any student will enjoy. If you are struggling in a class, you might want to create a study group with friends. You also might want to look into your college’s clubs that they offer. Many clubs help you grow academically and socially and look good on your resume when you graduate and start filling out resumes. Joining clubs is also a great way to meet new people from different backgrounds that have the same interests as you. You might decide to participate in Greek Life. Joining a fraternity or sorority has many benefits to them and you meet many new people. It is proven that having a social life in college helps you perform later in life. Being social does not mean skipping class and not study. You must organize your time to be
When I first enrolled here at State University, I never thought I would ever be in the position to graduate. Finishing college was a huge goal growing up but it was also my biggest fear. But after three and a half years of dedication I plan to get my degree in the fall. Getting this far in college was not easy, it took encouragement from family, dedication, and assistance from others to reach this position.
College education essentially is the key to success in the future. It opens many doors of opportunity and allows us to explore every option available. College education can provide a student with new exciting opportunities that they would never had if they drop out of at high school. I would like to share some of the benefits that furthering your education can provide, and as well as the joy it can bring to each and every one of us.
College is something that many high school students anticipate; A new transition between two very similar yet diverse worlds. This transition can be something very exciting but also very nerve raking and difficult. Students, Ready to leave behind high school, being researching to find the most prestigious schools and programs available, soon forgetting to remember that although the two, high school and college have their similarities such as doing classwork, and homework the differences are endless.
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High school is the time of student’s lives. The time to party, have fun and have new friends, and it is the time to work hard to pass the SAT or ACT and make excellent grades to continue the education in college. Not every student in high school knows what to expect from college and unluckily, I was one of them. My experience in college so far has made me think about the differences between high school and college, and it made me comprehend that students need to be prepared for it. Professors, school resources, and the freedom that college offers you make it a completely different experience from high school.