What is college life like?

Question

i am a junior in highschool and so excited to go but, i don't know what to expect.

Answer 1

Like high school life only with more decisions.

Answer 2

The Great side: instructors treat you like young adults, not big kids; you have some freedom in selecting classes, teachers, schedule; you get to walk all over campus (comfy shoes, be forewarned); you'll have exposure to a variety of ages, cultures, lifestyles (wonderful); I got to chew gum in every class (hey, means something to me); when you encounter problems (schedule conflicts, forgot an important assignment) staff are truly helpful and supportive to you on a 1-to-1 basis; you begin to feel what it's like to move in the adult world while still feeling secure and protected; you can challenge your instructors and they don't take it personal and may like it (they want you to use your kanoodle); many instructors have worthy sense of humor, keeping you encouraged; you can develop rusty or inept social skills; you'll make mistakes and suffer consequences and be so darned proud of yourself for it (builds character, whoopsiedoodle)-you can practically SEE yourself growing up, maturing (it's cool, a very happy time)
The Not So Great side: Homework! Trust me and start right away never procrastinate.
I went to college as an adult Re-Entry student (out of school for many years), so I was wa-a-ay ready to partake of the learning experience (I wasn't very studious as a teen). For me, it was a complete, total gas. I loved it so much, that I transferred after junior college and went to the university (ah, more fun, really) to earn a BA in Sociology.
It's neat your looking into all this now. Be patient with yourself, don't give in to being nervous (much), and keep your mind on the great grades you'll get (there're study groups, tutors, lots of help); and the wonderful friends you'll meet.
Kinda' makes me wanna' go back . . . kinda'.

Oh, another great thing: the phrase "what's your major?" will become very popular to you, it'll open the door to friendship for you time and again. Even now, years after graduating, I see someone with books, or talking about academics, and I butt in with, "what's yer major?". People always answer me, sometimes we talk about their field. My life has been enriched.

Answer 3

SO much free time...

you will never have as little responsibility in your life.

Nobody will be there to help you out and make sure that you do what you need to do.

Drinking and partying happen, and anyone who completely shuns those things is missing out terribly, however life must always be balanced.

I had a wonderful time at college, and my only recommendation is to go AWAY from home if you can. Get out on your own... It's good to be away from your parents.

Answer 4

College life is whatever you make of it. You meets lots of people if you get out and socialize. If you socialize too much (partying), you will likely do poor. You will be broke unless your parents give you an unlimited bank account. If you don't socialize enough, you won't develop the networking skills needed for after graduation. Don't worry about it. Just do your best but have fun!

Answer 5

College life deals with a lot of responsibilities and independence - as you probably have to be away from your family and deal with applications and decisions on your own; teamwork coorporation - as you would be both teamplayer and leader in your studies assignments; dealing with your emotional and spiritual self to deter bad influences and habits; adjusting and adapting to your new environment - dealing with different people of different characters, backgrounds and sensitivities, but seriously make a lot of friends and sharpen your networking and socialising skills especially people of different field than yours, it would help you a lot in your working days, big time! A word of advise, don't rush things, enjoy and cherish every pace and moment of your life starting now. You can always ask your elder relatives who are just starting and finishing their college years and ask for their experiences as well as dos and don'ts. Good Luck in your journey to adulthood!

Answer 6

It's basically Freedom! With freedom you get: No bells to tell you when to go to class, no one in the hallways between classes to tell you to go to class. The teacher is perfectly happy flunking you if you never show up and will never call your parents if you don't show up to class.

You will have all that responsibility yourself. GL, I'm sure you will enjoy your freedom in college.

Answer 7

Dont worry youll be ready for it. I used to live in the dorms but I hated it, I dont party that often and thats what people seemed to to in the dorms. But living in the Dorms is a great way to meet new people. Youll be fine dont worry about it.

Answer 8

It's a lot of freedom and a lot of living broke but it'll be the best time you've ever had!

Answer 9

depends on what type of student you are, for the most part its about finding yourself and getting out in the real world

Answer 10

the "norm" is to drink and party all the time. but i don't do that. i do my homework and projects. But expect the teachers to not care about your grades. They don't care if you pass or fail.