what are the differences between high school and college freedoms?

Answer 1

College is quite the transition from high school.

In high school, a guidance counselor or teacher alwasy made sure you were on the right track, taking the right classes. In college, outside of maybe your first semester, this responsibility is all up to you. No one will come knocking on your door if you are failing a class or not showing up. No one will notice if you are taking the wrong classes and off track to graduate. You have to be the sole care taker.

Also, keep in mind that if you are going to live on campus, your social life is yours as well. Stay out as late as you want, hang out with whoever you want, no more parents peering over your shoulder setting curfews for you.

Other things that seem small but are in fact important, like food and laundry, will be up to you.

This is the first step at taking full responsibility for your life. It is a fantastic time of growth and is a whoel lot of fun. But you must be careful, too...all this responisbility at once can be dangerous. Remember to balance your time. Too much play or too much work can lead to an unhappy life. Manage your time correctly, keep on top of your academics, get involved in clubs, and don't be afriad to meet new people...those are the keys to college success.

All the best.

Answer 2

It depends on how free you are in HS. I can give you an answer based on my experiences:

Curfew: I was told by Ma & Pa to be home at a certain time in HS. Had to go to bed by a certain time each school night. In college, you are responsible for yourself. In my field of study (engineering), I stayed up to 2-3am each night doing homework.

Class times: High school are set. You have a set day. College - depends on which classes you need/sign up for.

Class attendence: High school - mandatory. College - no one forces you. I never skipped a class until college (and paid for it with bad grades, mind you). But just remember, now you are paying for your school so if you don't go to class, you waste money.

Social: high school - parties, malls, movies, HS sports. College - dorm life, local bars (over 21), college sports, Greek life.

Also, you are almost 100% on your own in college and anything that goes right or wrong can be placed firmly on YOUR shoulders - no longer are your parents in the mix as long as you are staying on campus. To me, it is almost like the perfect transition from being under someone else's roof to your own adult life. As a sophomore, junior, and senior, you may even get an apartment off-campus and experience the responsibility of bill paying.

Answer 3

Depends on how strict your parents are. But if you live on campus, you have freedom to do just about whatever you please. It's great. The biggest freedom is the option of attending class or not.