what is college life like.?

Question

are the friends you make really your friends for life? will your roommate most likely be a jerk, nice, or somewhere in between?
is the social atmosphere cool? any other tips you can give or impressions that you have would be awesome.

Answer 1

i think it all depends on what u make of it. and all roommates aren't gonna be the same, i've heard stories where some ppl have hated their roommate, and others where that's their best friend to this day. i would say just go in having an open mind and expecting the unexpected, also be as sociable as possible so you don't feel alone, go to the parties and events, especially as a freshmen. and know that all the other freshmen are in the same place as you are. dont be afraid to make new friends

Answer 2

Some of your college friends will be friends for life and some won't be. It depends on who you meet and what your relationship is like.

You never really know what your roommate will be like, but jerks can be better roommates than your best friend. Most likely you won't have a horror story, but even if you do, it isn't that bad.

Social atmospheres vary from school to school. Ask someone who is going to your school.

I love college and it is the best experience of my life.

Answer 3

I am going to be a junior in nursing school this fall at Auburn University so I know a little bit about college and studying! It's been great so far. I am in a sorority so if you have the opportunity to be in one (and can afford it), I definitely would! Yeah some people describe it as "paying for your friends" but if you're like me and it's hard to make good friends, or if you go to a huge school like Auburn is (20,000+ students) then joining a sorority (or fraternity, whatever). Either way, GET INVOLVED. I cannot stress that enough.... The best way to get involved (and easiest IMO) is going to different religious organizations meetings. Here at my school the Wesley Foundation, for example, has a free dinner for freshman. Its an easy way to get involved and meet people.. Before school even starts. See if you're school has something like that. Oh, and college always has free food somewhere.

Like someone else said, there are alot less cliques in highschool. I know at Auburn I can just roll out of bed, put on some jeans and a T-shirt, no makeup, put my hair up, and I go to class.. All in like 10 minutes.

Definitely live on-campus your first year, at least. I lived on campus 2 years and it was great! You really do get close to people you live with.

But remember you are there to get an education, and eventually, a job. Studying is required, but the amount of studying depends on your degree. I was pre-nursing the first couple years and that was pretty hard... Lots of chemistry, biology, anatamy, etc.. But honestly, business majors aren't too bad.

One of the BIGGEST TIPS I could give anyone going away to college is this.... http://www.ratemyprofessors.com . It is truly a lifesaver and I would not have my GPA as high as it is if it weren't for this website. Its a place you can look up your professors ratings from students that have had him or her. Like if they were really hard, really easy, who's a good teacher, who sucks, etc.

Ok this got really long, but hope I helped! :)

Answer 4

College is great! As far as friends, a general rule: you can count your good friends on one hand. But you will make other friends, a lot of them. I call those friends drinking buddies. As far as studying, it won't suck up your time like people say it does. The biggest thing is time management and knowing yourself (i.e. don't schedule 8 am classes if you are not a morning person). My rule of thumb is nothing before 10:30 if you can and as few friday classes as possible.
As far as a roommate goes that is a craps shoot, you might be best buds or hate each other. Just be respectful of their stuff and space and don't get to personal unless you guys end up being friends.
Be friendly to everyone, make friends in all your classes. It wouldn't hurt to know your professors too, not to be a brown noser but you never know when you are going to miss a class and need to turn work in late etc. Make sure you balance your drinking if you are in to that, it can be a little overwhelming at first. If you go to a school on quarters take more classes in the winter quarter than the spring.

Answer 5

I just recently graduated from college so I can give you a pretty accurate idea of what college life is like. I met a lot of people in college and some of them became good friends of mine. Unfortunately, people sometimes drop out and go to other schools and you lose contact with them. However, I met two of my best friends in college and I still talk to them all the time.

The roomate situation can be either good or bad. I lived in the dorms for three years and two out of the three years I lived with my two best friends I mentioned before. The one year I got stuck with someone I didn't know but he wasn't such a bad guy so it all worked out. My advice is if you can pick your roomate, pick a friend to live with, otherwise just hope for the best!

The social atmosphere is amazing, at my college at least. The maturity level goes way up from high school. There's no annoying "cliques" or anything like that. Everyone respects each other for the most part. It's easy to make friends, especially in your classes because most likely you'll do a lot of group projects.

College life is truly one of the best experiences you'll ever have. I'll admit I skipped a few classes to sleep in after partying the night before, but that's part of college life. So bascially, leave time for studying and homework, but definitely leave time for fun and the randomness that is college life.

Answer 6

College life is 90 percent studying, reading your textbooks, doing your projects, going to the library and attending classes. Ten percent is rest and occasional social functions. When I say this, I am referring to the typical life of a conscientious college student

Answer 7

It's what you make of it. Some people are nice, in the begining you meet lots of people. There's lots of studying involve so be prepared and colleges want you to fail cause you already paid them your money...plus you need extra money to get more stuff...

Answer 8

It depends on what you make it like. For me its good, especially when you are away from home. Its a learning experience. Enjoy it while you can!!!