Home-School College Transition?

Question

I am a homeschool-highschool senior. I will be starting a local college this next semester (spring '07). Does anyone out there have any transition tips...like ways to make the transition between homeschool and college easier? I'll be doing them congruently so I can get use to it, but I know it will still be difficult.

Answer 1

academically.....College professors think they know EVERYTHING about the world...when actually they know only what they specialized in....Know who you are and what you believe in...dont let them change it with their empty thoeries....(unless your mom is that way too :) ) socially.....college is a landmine field of STD's, anger ,drug use, bitterness, etc. make a few close good friends and cling to them

Answer 2

Well I am homeschooled and taking college classes at the same time. I still live with my parents so it isn't like really going to college. They have been a huge help cause they can help with home work and stuff.

One major thing is to not procrastinate, if you have a big project due, don't wait tell the last minute to do it, because if you don't get it done, the teachers won't be nice and let you finish it.

Also remember to read the syllabus, because sometimes there will be homework due and the teacher won't say anything about it class but it does say it the syllabus. If you don't know about it then you'll get to class and everybody is turning something and you have no clue that you were even supposed to do it.

Make some friends so you can study with them and do fun stuff.

Hope this helps. Have fun next semester.

Answer 3

Just generally try to get to know people. The only pitfalls home-schoolers seem to run into that everyone else doesn't is this kinda isolationist thing on the part of a very few. It's important to get out there and meet people. Also depending on the type of college your going to and the academic preparation you received be ready to spend a significant amount of time in study (this doesnt hold true for community/jr colleges).

Answer 4

Don't worry--you'll be just fine! I made that transition in tenth grade after homeschooling my entire life and did two years at a local college before continuing to earn my bachelors and masters and now I am working on my doctorate, so it's not nearly as hard as everyone makes it out to be! Homeschoolers end up being better prepared for college than other students because we are accustomed to some level of independent work and self-initiation, which is the key to success in college.

Come confidently and you will do well! Read the syllabi thoroughly and don't expect professors to abide by it. Even more importantly, interact with your professors. This is rare, particularly in local (or community) colleges, but ask questions and show that you are actually trying to show interest in the topic. This will get your much further much faster than even study or good quiz grades. Professors love students that CARE and this is an area homeschoolers often stand out. Even if a professor is someone you completely disagree with, you can still have a relationship with them and discuss the class topics (in AND out of class--use their office hours!) and you will excel. One of my history professors at the community college had completely opposite historical and political views from my own but because I showed interest and we could dialog intelligently, he considered me one of his best students and gave me As, asked me to babysit his children, gave me great recommendations, and ultimately hired me to work for him as a professor after he rose to the administration level at the college! I can't emphasize enough how important it is to ask questions and interact in and out of class.

Be friendly and realize that most of the students around you are MORE insecure than you are. If you ask questions and act interested in their lives, you'll find they easily accept your friendship. If they don't, try being nice to someone else! Don't let their insecurities, from years of being mocked at school while desperately trying to fit in, affect you. I am not outgoing yet I made friends at the local college. Where I ultimately went away to college, I made many lifelong close friends and it's amazing how easy transitions just happen sometimes!

Wish you the best!

Answer 5

confident you have 2 lives now your college existence and your guy or woman existence, your college existence ideal now os for sure greater significant ,why? reason your paying 1000's of greenbacks for it. acquaintances and bf will comprehend, the main mandatory issues ideal now are your study you have something of your existence to socialise after college

Answer 6

I would suggest that you attend all orientation and new student sessions. You can also join clubs that interest you so you'll meet people. Try to get to know the people in your courses, and find out where to go if you need help (i.e. tutoring center).

Good luck!