This is an opinion question.
I have finished one year of college and feel as though it matters very little, especially at larger colleges. If you're not an athlete or a demi-celebrity, it is near impossible (in my opinion) to gain the type of popularity so many people covet in high school.
2006-08-08 15:42:32 · 12 answers · asked by Joy M 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I concur; It is ridiculous when kids try to be popular in high school because once they get to college they will have to face the real world. I knew when I was in high school that as soon as the extremely popular kids got to college, they were not going to be able to survive by copying their neighbor's paper. Popularity is not important in college (at least at the college I attended last year), what's important is getting a degree. People talk about having a social life, but when you are a serious student, you barely have any time.
2006-08-08 15:51:03 · answer #1 · answered by newsblews361 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In high school people are concerned with being popular and not being picked on. It can be a very difficult and hurtful time for many teenagers, In addition, remember all of the changes in physical chemistry and appearance, with all of the emotional and psychological ups and downs that we go through in those years.
There were boys in my class who were just over 5 feet tall who were 6 feet tall after they went to college. Girls who were skinny or heavy, and didn't seem that attractive, will often come into their own and become very beautiful once they are in college.
The teen years are times of change in learning who you are and just trying to fit in. By graduation from college, most students are 21 or 22 years old.
The huge difference in maturity brings along with it, a change in priorities. There isn't a need to rebel against parents, you're an adult yourself now! The change of focus to who you want to be, what you want to do in college and beyond includes the types of people you want to have as friends and potential long term partners.
Popularity from high school has no bearing except to help you identify "real" friends from "phonies." Popular kids who were nice, genuine people will always find people will be drawn to them.
Great question and a lot of super answers on here!
2006-08-08 23:31:08 · answer #2 · answered by Friend 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Popularity doesn't matter. Plus, there is usually a larger sample size to work with. I went to a school with 3500 residents (which is rather small). I couldn't tell you who the athletes were (mostly b/c i did not care) but I could name off some "demi-celebrities", those people who knew everyone and genuinely liked everyone.
College is part of the transition to adulthood....people who are obsessed with popularity as adults haven't left high school.
2006-08-08 22:52:14 · answer #3 · answered by ronnieneilan1983 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Being popular in high school does not matter once you get into college. Actually, from what I've seen, those who were not popular in high school, become more popular in college, and have more friends. Those that didn't enjoy High school, will most likely enjoy college. Unfortunately, the reverse is also true.
2006-08-08 23:07:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you go to college with all your high school classmates, it might.
I would think the social skills you build up in high school would affect the time you have in college. If you had no friends at all, it would be tough to start from scratch. Still, what gives you a satisfying social life in college is a whole different set of variables from what works in high school.
2006-08-08 22:51:23 · answer #5 · answered by Beckee 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it matters. but what matters most is to believe that you're somebody. you'll be tired asking that question lest you stop and focus on the more important areas of your life. think more of what you'll become of your choices today. being not popular have advantages too. you'll have more time to do those things that will make your future, to be the best of what you want. think of the likes of Michael Jordan who spent time on developing his skills, being famous will find you. note, jordan himself was not famous in high school, in fact he was not a choice to complete a basketball team then. Believe on what you can be. Ask God to reveal the best in you, He'll show you the way!
2006-08-08 23:02:46 · answer #6 · answered by Shirbol 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
college is so different from high school......college is preparing you for a lifetime career, and you probably will meet your spouse there.........Join things - there are many groups on a college campus, and so many extra things to do.
have a great time........best 4 years of your life and then get your masters for the extra $$$$.......
2006-08-08 22:51:09 · answer #7 · answered by polllydooodle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It almost never matters.
The only exception is if you are so annoying that you are universaly hated, in that case people in college are likely to hate you as well.
2006-08-08 23:05:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no because in college you have to start to make friends and eventually you will be popular
2006-08-08 22:50:44 · answer #9 · answered by juanita2_2000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope doesnt matter.
college is a chance to start over fresh (personalitity and popularity wise.)
2006-08-08 22:48:59 · answer #10 · answered by ilessthan3larry 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋