Reflective Essay: Why College Is More Important Than High School

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Thursday, September 3, 2015: I never quite realized just a how different college is than high school. My first class of the morning on Thursday often lets out early and on this particular day we only stayed in there for 20 minutes! I am slowly adjusting to all the changes bit by bit.
Friday, September 4, 2015: After class on Friday I drove home and went to my old high school’s football game. My boyfriend, Reed, is the president of the student council so I helped him out with the spirit sales they had going on. It made me happy to see my old English teacher and my old friends. It’s strange how happy sitting on the tailgate of a truck talking to friends can make me. I wish I would have appreciated having them while I was still in high school because I truly miss being
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C. I am feeling a little lost with what to do. On one hand, I love psychology and I’ve wanted to major in it for a very long time, but at the same time there are other jobs that interest me. Another major of interest is Publishing and Writing, because I think it would be the neatest job to be able to work with books since I love to read. Of course I could always combine the two and be an organizational psychologist working in a publishing company. I could rant forever about all my options, but I just liked reading that you were finally able to find what fit you and how the career center helped can help. I already planned to get help on my resume because it needs a facelift before I start searching for part-time jobs next semester. The mock interview has always been an interest to me because I would love to know everything that needs improvement since I want to be the best me I can be. Once it is time for an internship, I know I will head to the career center to find the one for me. I honestly wish every college student would read at least this chapter of the book because it is the reassurance we all

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