The Big Transition
Are you planning on going to college right out of high school? Almost everyone at one-point transfer from high school to some type of college, whether it be a community college or a university. Most people will tell you that they are the same, but college is just a little harder, but they are wrong. College is a big transition and you should be prepared and plan ahead so your transition can be a success. There are many differences between High school and college life, but the three main differences are the atmosphere, grades, and individualism.
In high school everyone is surrounded by people they have grown up with their whole lives. Throughout elementary school, middle school, and high school you have seen all the same familiar faces. Students in high school are assigned classes and spend about seven to eight hours in class 45 hours a week in class. Drama and gossip spreads faster than light because everyone knows everyone. You and your grade have gone through the wins and losses of a play-off football game, eighth grade transfer, all the high school dances, and now graduation. College on …show more content…
High School is very lenient when it comes down to assignments and their grades. Teachers will help you to get a better grade whether it comes to extra credit or have a grading curve. With an excuse as, “My dog ate your homework,” could help you slide pass a high school teacher. High School gives you any options to retake a test or make corrections on an assignment to better you grade. High school you can pass with just doing your homework and class work because they are easy and you can learn a lot of points. College is very different in this case because you are responsible for everything. You are responsible to finish your assignments on time, and keeping track of your grades. A professor will not let you have an excuse to why you did not finish the assignment on time and there will be no grading
Are you planning on going to college right out of high school? Almost everyone at one-point transfer from high school to some type of college, whether it be a community college or a university. Most people will tell you that they are the same, but college is just a little harder, but they are wrong. College is a big transition and you should be prepared and plan ahead so your transition can be a success. There are many differences between High school and college life, but the three main differences are the atmosphere, grades, and individualism.
In high school everyone is surrounded by people they have grown up with their whole lives. Throughout elementary school, middle school, and high school you have seen all the same familiar faces. Students in high school are assigned classes and spend about seven to eight hours in class 45 hours a week in class. Drama and gossip spreads faster than light because everyone knows everyone. You and your grade have gone through the wins and losses of a play-off football game, eighth grade transfer, all the high school dances, and now graduation. College on …show more content…
High School is very lenient when it comes down to assignments and their grades. Teachers will help you to get a better grade whether it comes to extra credit or have a grading curve. With an excuse as, “My dog ate your homework,” could help you slide pass a high school teacher. High School gives you any options to retake a test or make corrections on an assignment to better you grade. High school you can pass with just doing your homework and class work because they are easy and you can learn a lot of points. College is very different in this case because you are responsible for everything. You are responsible to finish your assignments on time, and keeping track of your grades. A professor will not let you have an excuse to why you did not finish the assignment on time and there will be no grading