Is college really THAT hard?

Question

How hard is college really, compared to high school? It's less classes weekly right? Does the extra time off make it not as hard? Is it hard keeping the GPA up to its minimum (usually 3.0)?

What are some majors with minimal math involved that make good money? It's not my strong point, so I'm wondering what I can major in that avoids most math.

Answer 1

psychology, social science, arts, or join the basketball team and make millions (something i wish i did) it's not that hard if you apply yourself and have the motivation to do well. if you start off with like 12 creds then it will be a breeze but keep in mind that you'll have to up it unless you want make college a 5 or 6 year plan instead of 4. 15 creds should be enough with some summer classes about 9. most college tests are multiple choice and are very straight forward, but this is just my exp with my college and i pick teachers (via ratmyporfessors.com) that are good at what they do or teach the power-points they provide and not just recite the book and test you on arbitrary and minuscule facts. your first semester or so (depending on your sat scores) will determine what classes you take i.e. English classes and math classes. with psy you have to take a stats class and focus around stats but this is just and aspect of psy which is not a fundamental part of the subject, you could do clinical or social psych and make a decent amount, but i/o psy makes the most but there you have to have stats knowledge (but this can be averted with spss). English or taking a foreign lang would be helpful since you would be able to teach this to others which can bring in some cash under-the-table. i hear geologist make good money but you have to take chem which if you dont like math, you might hate chem.

Answer 2

I'm a teacher, with a BA and an MA. Your question depends on many variables - such as;
1. Which high school you are attending
2. Whether you are working toward scholarships
3. Which college / university you will attend
4. What area or major you plan to study

I went to public schools until high school, and found my private high school prepared me for college more than local public high schools. The expectation level rose much more smoothly.

The "extra" time off is supposed to be used to complete papers, projects, reading, and other homework. For every 1 hour of college class - professors typically assign a certain amount of homework, give or take according to professor, class, etc.

Some of my 100 level classes were actually more difficult than some of my 300 level classes - since the 100 level classes were used to "weed out," students that were not serious, i.e. Biology 101 with a lab was one of many "pre-medical," classes. I worked harder for that B+ than some of my other A+'s.

Some people work less in graduate school - others harder. So the quick answer is - there is no black and white answer.

Be sure to take classes that really interest you while you work to meet requirements for a degree. And, keep any catalog from which you plan you degree. It is like a contract they must keep even when they change degree requirements - as long as you have that catalog. The requirements for degrees are changed all the time.

As far as Math goes - I used to avoid it also, until I had a really good professor. Now I pass my enthusiasm on to my students. The more technical and mathematical the classes, the more likely you are to find a good-paying job. Instead of looking at the name of the degree when looking for what classes to take - look for the classes you want to take, and then find the degree they will get you. I did that - and could talk to prospective employers about how my BA better prepared me than a Business Degree. I ended up working for a large computer company as an Artificial Intelligence Consultant!!

If you focus on what you want to learn, instead of status names in your degree, you will be enthusiastic, likely do well - and be successful in whatever you pursue.

Good luck, whatever you do!

Answer 3

College is completely different from High School. It is expensive, you have to be very organized and have great study skills.

You walk into a class the first day and the professor will hand you a syllabus that will tell you all the needed reading to be done. Usually an exam schedule (sometimes only one exam will determine your grade for the whole class) as well. You will cover an entire textbook in one semester. The general rule of thumb in college is for every one hour in class you should spend at least two hours studying. And each and every instructor you have cares about only their class and their class work. Period. You are expected to complete the work for their class every time, on time. For each and every class. There is no mercy.

You have to be ready and willing to work to get your degree. You truly do earn it. No one is going to hand it to you and you won't be successful if your going to coast. You have to take it seriously and make sure all your work is done before you go out and have fun. Make sure your ready before you start! Good luck.

Answer 4

No. Actually College is not as hard as HS because you are just focused on school and not too much pressure with the socializing. Classes are weekly and sometimes they start as late as 11:00 p.m. so you can sleep in. But sometimes you will have to Cram and pull allnighters which aren't bad once you get used to it.

You can become a Physician assistant. It makes up to $100,000 and there is minimal math but you must be prepared to work like you have never ever worked before in your life...it also helps if the medical field is your calling. It is realtively easy to get in. You just need to do all the requirements and get work experience.

Answer 5

You need to talk to a college advisor / counselor.