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How does one transition from high school to college?
I'm a senior in high school and about to graduate soon. How should I prepare for college?
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Amy’s Answer
This is probably the first of many ig changes you will face in your life. The key is to be open to the changed, have a positive outlook, and don't be afraid to ask for help.
You will not be the only one heading off to a new life. You will see lots of "dazed and confused" students. Remember, even if they say they aren't nervous, they are! No matter how confident they look, they are as scared and nervous as you.
If the college offers a student advisor program, sign up. Try different activities. Lots of times tickets to school sporting events are free. Go. Cheer your team on!
Try an activity you have never done.
College is a great time to meet new people, have new experiences, and learn about yourself. Change is not always bad. Change can be necessary and important. Take each day as it comes. Connect with people who can be your support system.
You will not be the only one heading off to a new life. You will see lots of "dazed and confused" students. Remember, even if they say they aren't nervous, they are! No matter how confident they look, they are as scared and nervous as you.
If the college offers a student advisor program, sign up. Try different activities. Lots of times tickets to school sporting events are free. Go. Cheer your team on!
Try an activity you have never done.
College is a great time to meet new people, have new experiences, and learn about yourself. Change is not always bad. Change can be necessary and important. Take each day as it comes. Connect with people who can be your support system.
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david’s Answer
Good question, Melody. Amy has already posted excellent advice, so I won't repeat it, yet I will build somewhat on her words. All through secondary education, you have been in an education bubble: all courses were built for you and teachers were guided to focus on ensuring their classes learned all the material. This is vital for a country to develop and maintain a basic literacy in citizens. But after graduation, for the first time in your life, there will be no bubble. Colleges do not have personal interest in the students, nor are the instructors coached to hold your hand to be sure you learn the material. Not to say they are hostile or indifferent. Quite the opposite, but the initiative at college must come from you. This is a huge change. No one complains if you oversleep, or skip classes, or fail to hand in assignments—but at the end of semester, you may find that you have failed. On the other side, if you take the initiative to seek out instructors and study groups, you will find that an abundance of guidance and feedback are there - but you must ask. It's not handed out otherwise.
Your other challenge is in managing your time: time for study and time for fun. You need both. Take ownership of your time management and college will be one of life's great experiences. My best wishes go out to you.
Your other challenge is in managing your time: time for study and time for fun. You need both. Take ownership of your time management and college will be one of life's great experiences. My best wishes go out to you.