Top 10 Things You'll Discover at College
For those of you who found those nifty university acceptance packages in your mailbox, you are now faced with the transition from JC to university. Are you prepared? Nervous? Excited?
Some people will tell you that university might be the best time in your life. You'll develop great friendships, enjoy independence, study subjects you actually care about, and discover more about yourself. Indeed, your university years are an exciting time, and you need to use the experience to your full advantage. However, difficulty with transition is a very common issue. To help you prepare yourself for the road ahead, here are top differences between JC (or high school) and university by a blogger for US News and World Report:
10. No one tells you what to do.
9. Many students are smarter than you.
8. Classes can be huge.
7. ... And easy to blow off.
6. Two thirds of the work is done outside the class room.
5. You set your own schedule.
4. There are new subjects to be learned.
3. Learning at college is cumulative.
2. You have to choose a major.
1. You can be free of your parents.
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