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Cheyenne
Student
Syracuse, New York
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Brittney Betts
Junior Accountant
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Pinellas Park, Florida
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Brittney’s Answer
Hi Cheyenne,
You are asking an excellent question!
I would say that it is definitely important to balance your social life and your academic life appropriately. College comes with new sense of freedom, you are surely able to enjoy that with your new friends! However, if you need to take time to focus on your studies take that time. Always remember that your biggest priority is your education, and you are making temporary sacrifies.
I would also say it is important to dedicate time to all of your classes. College classes require more time that high school courses, and it is important to allocate that time you need to fully study.
I hope this answer has been help and I wish you all the best!
You are asking an excellent question!
I would say that it is definitely important to balance your social life and your academic life appropriately. College comes with new sense of freedom, you are surely able to enjoy that with your new friends! However, if you need to take time to focus on your studies take that time. Always remember that your biggest priority is your education, and you are making temporary sacrifies.
I would also say it is important to dedicate time to all of your classes. College classes require more time that high school courses, and it is important to allocate that time you need to fully study.
I hope this answer has been help and I wish you all the best!
Joan Shea
Global Marketing Director
110
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Newcastle, WA
Updated
Joan’s Answer
Hello Cheyenne!
It's wonderful to see you contemplating college as your next big adventure. Such a decision is truly courageous!
Remember, everyone's college journey is unique because there's a wide range of options available. You could choose from Community Colleges, 4-year Universities, or even trade schools.
There's no one-size-fits-all answer. The key is to discover the path that aligns best with your career aspirations.
My own journey began right after high school when I decided to attend a 4-year University a few hours away from my parents' home. This was a bold leap for me, as I had never been away from home for an extended period. I chose to live in the women's dormitory at the University of Arizona in Tucson.
Adjusting to a new roommate, managing my own schedule, studying for exams, planning meals, and even deciding whose turn it was to clean the dorm room were all part of the experience. These challenges helped me develop life skills that later proved invaluable in my marketing career.
During the summer breaks, I would return home and take classes at a local community college to accelerate my graduation. I also worked part-time jobs throughout college because my family couldn't fully support my education financially. I sought financial aid and student loans to cover the costs.
College life was a blend of self-management, learning, and interacting with diverse individuals from various places. These experiences significantly broadened my understanding of the world.
In college, I learned to manage my time effectively, ensuring I studied diligently to maintain good grades while juggling a part-time job and typically 3-4 classes per semester. My graduation took 6 years instead of 4, but remember, everyone's college journey is unique.
I hope my experience gives you some insight into the various college experiences you could have. :)
Though it took me a bit longer to graduate due to working my way through school, I graduated with a wealth of experiences that have enriched my life.
First step is to start exploring what you think you want to do once you graduate from college or a trade school. From there you can determine what kind of school might be best for you. Apply for financial aid, you would be surprised how many programs are out there to help students defray the cost of their education.
It's wonderful to see you contemplating college as your next big adventure. Such a decision is truly courageous!
Remember, everyone's college journey is unique because there's a wide range of options available. You could choose from Community Colleges, 4-year Universities, or even trade schools.
There's no one-size-fits-all answer. The key is to discover the path that aligns best with your career aspirations.
My own journey began right after high school when I decided to attend a 4-year University a few hours away from my parents' home. This was a bold leap for me, as I had never been away from home for an extended period. I chose to live in the women's dormitory at the University of Arizona in Tucson.
Adjusting to a new roommate, managing my own schedule, studying for exams, planning meals, and even deciding whose turn it was to clean the dorm room were all part of the experience. These challenges helped me develop life skills that later proved invaluable in my marketing career.
During the summer breaks, I would return home and take classes at a local community college to accelerate my graduation. I also worked part-time jobs throughout college because my family couldn't fully support my education financially. I sought financial aid and student loans to cover the costs.
College life was a blend of self-management, learning, and interacting with diverse individuals from various places. These experiences significantly broadened my understanding of the world.
In college, I learned to manage my time effectively, ensuring I studied diligently to maintain good grades while juggling a part-time job and typically 3-4 classes per semester. My graduation took 6 years instead of 4, but remember, everyone's college journey is unique.
I hope my experience gives you some insight into the various college experiences you could have. :)
Though it took me a bit longer to graduate due to working my way through school, I graduated with a wealth of experiences that have enriched my life.
Joan recommends the following next steps:
Rian Alam
Student
139
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Seattle, Washington
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Rian’s Answer
Hi Cheyenne,
College is a time where everyone gets to explore who they are and what works best for them. Unlike high school, which is a rigid structure, college is much more free flowing. You get to choose your own classes and their times, and it's up to you to attend them or not. While this freedom can be liberating, it can also be scary. You become the primary careholder for your education, and it's up to you to make the most of it. One thing that helped me feel successful in college was creating a good organization system. By having a good system, I'm able to make sure that I complete all my tasks before they are due, that way I don't fall behind. But what works for me might not work for you. That's why it's really important to experiment and see what works specifically for you.
College is a time where everyone gets to explore who they are and what works best for them. Unlike high school, which is a rigid structure, college is much more free flowing. You get to choose your own classes and their times, and it's up to you to attend them or not. While this freedom can be liberating, it can also be scary. You become the primary careholder for your education, and it's up to you to make the most of it. One thing that helped me feel successful in college was creating a good organization system. By having a good system, I'm able to make sure that I complete all my tasks before they are due, that way I don't fall behind. But what works for me might not work for you. That's why it's really important to experiment and see what works specifically for you.
Clarke Mouw
Financial Analyst Intern
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Madison, Wisconsin
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Clarke’s Answer
College is really great, but it's important to choose a school based on your goals rather than what everyone else is doing or what seems like the most fun. Depending on the school you choose, college can be incredibly expensive, so you will want to make sure that whatever job you have in the future is going to be able to pay for the student loans you borrow during school. Choosing a state school versus a private school and applying to as many scholarships as possible are great ways to reduce the cost of college. Once you pick a college and start your classes, you'll find that you have much more homework outside of class than high school, but you also have much more free time. This means that time management skills are SUPER important in order to be successful in your classes. I find that if I treat my schoolwork like a job, and have a routine schedule where I spend 8-10 hours a day Monday-Friday focused on school, I'm successful in my classes and have plenty of time for a social life.
Megan Brinson RT (R)
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Megan’s Answer
What works for one, may not work for another. In my experience a good way to succeed in college is to sit at the front of the class and be present for your professors. Make sure they know who you are and that you go visit them during office hours. A lot of colleges have tutoring services, so do not be afraid to use that. It is always good to get help when needed. Another good thing to do, is always make sure to allow time for studying and manage your time wisely. College is a time where you have a lot more control (possible more free time) over how your day is spent, when you choose to take classes ( for example if you want to wake up early and have classes at 8 a.m. or if you want to sleep in and not start classes until 1 p.m.), and what you do in your free time (would you get a job, join a club, or anything else you like to spend your day doing). A lot of time the classes are large and a professor will not be checking to see if you are in class. It is up to you to be present and your choices will dictate how well you do in school.
Angel Armour
Enrollment Specialist
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Angel’s Answer
First, it's important to research colleges before making a decision. There are other factors to consider outside of academics like student life, sports, surrounding environments, ect. Choose a school that best fits your needs/desires.
For me, it was all about time management. For the most part, you can sign up for classes that fit your schedule for non-school related activities. Having a planner really helped me. I was able to keep track of classes, homework, projects and everything else I had going on.
When it comes to balancing school with other things going on in life, working ahead whenever possible is best. It keeps you from getting behind or procrastinating.
For me, it was all about time management. For the most part, you can sign up for classes that fit your schedule for non-school related activities. Having a planner really helped me. I was able to keep track of classes, homework, projects and everything else I had going on.
When it comes to balancing school with other things going on in life, working ahead whenever possible is best. It keeps you from getting behind or procrastinating.