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what should i expect in college going in as a freshman?

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Thank you comment icon A lot of this depends on which college you are going to. But something you will most likely experience is being free from your parents and hometown friends. Your dorm room isn't going to be big so don't bring your entire room because you most likely have to share your bed space with someone. Also parties are going to be part of your college career. My suggestion to you would be try to balance out your social life with school work because at the end of the day you are a student that is paying to be there. Mynor
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Victoria (Tori)’s Answer

Hello! I was a biology major going into my freshman year at a very large university. Depending on where you go, the class sizes will vary. However, a general rule is that classes start out bigger and then get smaller as you advance and move towards your specialty. For example, an introductory class could have well over 200 people in it. The class size itself should not worry you as many classes will be accompanied by a mandatory discussion section where you will be able to ask questions in a much smaller classroom setting. Overall, as a freshman science major you should expect to take classes that will meet your general education requirements. This will entail broad topics in larger classroom settings.

Victoria (Tori) recommends the following next steps:

Taking Advanced Placement classes in high school is a good way to "test out" of mandatory general education requirements and will allow you to start taking classes related to your major sooner.
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Chethan’s Answer

Hello! The first year of college is one of the most amazing experiences. You will get to witness yourself in 'hyper-development' mode as you meet challenges across academia, social maturity, and an independence that will live with you forever. The choices available to you are plentiful. As you learn about how to make these choices, your growth will compound exponentially.

If you go into college with that awareness, you will be ahead of the majority! My advice is to ramp up through the year. Don't take too many classes in your first semester (or quarter). It's ok to get your bearings and build a foundation. You can always spread out your classes strategically. If you are in a hurry to graduate, there's always an opportunity to take summer classes. Don't overburden yourself in one quarter. Allow yourself to get 'street smart' in addition to getting 'book smart'. Soak in the college life. Meet different people and engage in volunteer activities, clubs within university, and stay active. It's a great way to balance the stress. This will truly be some of the best years of your life where you will meet your 'forever friends'. It's likely that post-grad life will find you geographically dispersed and the depth of your relationships will be so important as your pursue a professional career!
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