I am a High School senior and I am planning to go to a community college this fall semester. I want to know if there is a different expierience. Also, what should I be ready for?
2007-02-22 08:38:17 · 11 answers · asked by College Kid 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You have to be mature, set your goals. When you start for college your on your own. No one is gonna follow you to do your homework or if you forget to pass your project. Be on time. Check with a counselor what classes you need to take. Remember you're only there for two years the less years is better. Take all the class that you can take in a community college. Don't party a lot. Get attain a high GPA so you can get to a better university after community college.
2007-02-22 08:45:47 · answer #1 · answered by Jy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have been somewhat insulated your whole life from the type of scene you will see at IU and Purdue. If you go there, be sure to take advantage of the academic support available. IU and Purdue may not be drug-ridden, but drugs are there and alcohol abuse is not uncommon. IU offers an online class you might be able to take before you start. That might help you transition. I'd suggest doing your transition more gradually. Live at home and attend an IU or Purdue branch in your area. Get used to going to class, taking notes, doing homework, studying for tests, etc. in a college environment. Then transfer to the main campus after a year. You might be happier at a Christian college with conservative values. A "work college" such as College of the Ozarks would be affordable.
2016-05-23 23:50:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think in general college is a lot harder than high school. In college, you spend less time in class and you cover more material in a semester, so you have to adjust to that. Definitely don't ditch classes because every time you do you the teacher will give a quiz or something. You can party but don't let it affect going to classes and getting your work down. And although everyone likes to procrastinate, do your best to get stuff done early. That way, you won't stress out as much and you won't run out of time. You have to get it done anyways, so why put it off?
2007-02-22 08:41:34 · answer #3 · answered by Lowa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I currently attend an extended campus of a major university, which is somewhat like a community college. I have also spent time on the main campus of a major university. There is a large difference in the experience you will have with both of these. A community college definitely provides you with a very friendly feel, and it's localization will allow you to have easier courses and a closer connection with your professors. Larger colleges and universities will provide you with a more rigorous schedule, but also with more opportunities to socialize and to take a more vast range of courses.
2007-02-22 08:50:35 · answer #4 · answered by Kari Grace 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Community college is different from other colleges and universities because there isn't the forced interaction that I'm sure you're used to if you go to public schools. Rather than hanging out in the hallways and chatting with friends, you go to class and come home. So prepare to find some other form of social interaction.
2007-02-22 08:43:40 · answer #5 · answered by Crys H. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't been to highschool in 7 years but I just recently started at a community college. To me it is different because there is a variety of ages of people in the classes. Also, I am taking night classes so the classes are longer but less days a week. You need to be more responsible for yourself in college whereas in HS a lot of things are provided for you.
2007-02-22 08:43:11 · answer #6 · answered by Alisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not going to be too much different than high school. But what I liked about college was creating your own schedule, and being more free to do what you want than high school where it was pretty much restricting. College is more diverse than high school, people from all ages go to college. And the academic work is not that bad, just have to read and write a little more than high school.
2007-02-22 08:44:15 · answer #7 · answered by ♥♫i♥bloo♫ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always go to class and check the syllabus you get the first day to see whats due on what day and mark it all in a planner right away
then check to see if any of your first exams are on the same day and talk to your teacher right away
besides that, just always go to class. the teachers dont care if you show up or not, they arent going to call you, and they are not going to email you to let you know what you missed
also, some classes, if you miss so many days, like 3 unexcused or somethign, you fail the class for the whole semester.
besides that, no, theres not much difference, just go to class
maybe also walk around campus a day or two before classes start so you know where each class is located at
2007-02-22 08:44:00 · answer #8 · answered by 63godtoh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember its college , not high school. You are making a career move starting day one, Dont party and go crazy and do not ditch classes
2007-02-22 08:41:02 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i went to a community college that was like 10 miles from my town..so it was LIKE HS same ppl and everything..Now i'm at Fresno State and it feels more like college..more professional..more parties..more fun...harder work...im 21
2007-02-22 08:42:07 · answer #10 · answered by calidude5592000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋