Is college as hard as they say it is?
I was wondering is college really as hard as people say it is, and what is the hardest part of college? #college
2 answers
Yvonne’s Answer
Hi Imani,
I think the hardest part of college is learning how to manage your time well. There are a lot of student activities, parties, campus life activities, campus jobs and much more that you can participate in throughout your college years. If you failed to manage your time well, you may find yourself starting to struggle in your classes. It is also very important to always remember to prioritize your classes when it comes to managing your time. Many college professors will not give you cookie-cutter instructions for everything, you might be confused and it will be best for you to let them know when you have a problem, question, or a concern right away. Learning to manage your time well would definitely help you stay on track with all your classes.
In regards to if you are worry about struggling to understand the concept of your classes, there are some options available on campus to help you besides meeting your professors during their office hours. Most campuses offer many resources in the library, as well as free tutoring services to their students. Furthermore, you could also form a study group with your classmates or friends to help you stay focus in college. Time management skills are essential to achieve academic success! I hope this answer helps. Good luck in everything!
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Kim’s Answer
Yes. For some people. The freedom can be overwhelming. My nextdoor neighbors were always closely supervised by their parents, who structured all their time for them. They went away for college, and did not know how to deal with it. If you already know how to manage your time, how to say "no" when your friends want you to go do something but you don't have time, etc, you will do okay. You need to be focused on the objective.
Academically, if you already have good study skills, you should be fine. If you have never had to study for anything, and everything came easy to you in high school, you are in for a surprise (this is what happened to me!) Stay caught up with the assignments, take notes rather than relying on the professor's powerpoint handouts, use the resources the school provides to help with studying. Learn and practice healthy eating, sleeping, and exercise habits - they help the brain to function!
~Best of Luck! Kim~