Transitioning into college is a huge stepping stone for high schoolers. Having to endure the stress of taking control of their own lives is finally starting to set in. The thought of not having teachers at their leisure is just mind boggling. For example, some may say” How will I know If I’m passing or failing my class If the professor never meets with me.” “ Why doesn’t my professor give me one on one time If he/she sees that I’m not understanding the lesson.’’ Well, in college that’s where responsibility comes into play. As a college attendee, the responsibility of scheduling meetings after class, staying on top of your assignments, rigorous studying, and much more all falls on the shoulders of the student. Applicable teachings will
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Being an independent student would give many people the chance to explore subjects in greater depth than anyone in high school, having the choice to choose your own courses and class schedule, and deciding which extracurricular activities you’ll enjoy is what makes independence so much fun. Going through the independence stage in high school is unimaginable, due to the fact that options are not granted to students which encourages exploration for seeking out independence. Entering college is where you get the opportunity to explore options that can better someone’s future. Independence is something that is not stressed in high school but, in college it’s very much needed and preached to all future graduates. All in all, independence is a In the eyes of many high school students, having to endure the high school period represents a tedious process in a certain stage of their lives. From my experience, high school was a point in my life that gave me the basic building blocks for being a responsible and hardworking student. However, high school very much differs from college because during the process of transitioning, many individuals fail to make the leap of effort in order to survive and accomplish their goals. College allows its pupils to gain a sense of responsibility, independence, and structure. Whereas as high school, all the information is fed and handed to students on a silver platter. Teachers are more prone to guiding their students and overseeing all their mistakes while taking the blame for their failures in class. Universities grant the opportunity for each and every student to branch out, discover, and create their own path in life. All in all, high school and college are like day and night. Each focusing on a different part of a student’s life and preparing them for different situations that may arise in their
Being an independent student would give many people the chance to explore subjects in greater depth than anyone in high school, having the choice to choose your own courses and class schedule, and deciding which extracurricular activities you’ll enjoy is what makes independence so much fun. Going through the independence stage in high school is unimaginable, due to the fact that options are not granted to students which encourages exploration for seeking out independence. Entering college is where you get the opportunity to explore options that can better someone’s future. Independence is something that is not stressed in high school but, in college it’s very much needed and preached to all future graduates. All in all, independence is a In the eyes of many high school students, having to endure the high school period represents a tedious process in a certain stage of their lives. From my experience, high school was a point in my life that gave me the basic building blocks for being a responsible and hardworking student. However, high school very much differs from college because during the process of transitioning, many individuals fail to make the leap of effort in order to survive and accomplish their goals. College allows its pupils to gain a sense of responsibility, independence, and structure. Whereas as high school, all the information is fed and handed to students on a silver platter. Teachers are more prone to guiding their students and overseeing all their mistakes while taking the blame for their failures in class. Universities grant the opportunity for each and every student to branch out, discover, and create their own path in life. All in all, high school and college are like day and night. Each focusing on a different part of a student’s life and preparing them for different situations that may arise in their