Transition From High School

College can be a rough transition from high school. Most students in high school have a license and cars and are just practicing independency. This liberty is almost often ripped away from freshman and sophomores in college who most times aren’t allowed to have cars. Although they don’t necessarily need cars due to living on campus, it still derives them of the liberty of going home as one pleases. Unlike juniors and seniors with cars who are free to leave at their own discretion. Due to this, freshman and sophomores are more dependent on others in finding a way home while seniors and juniors are more independent. There is a rocky transition phase between these first two years of college and the last two because of this change. This article …show more content…
It may also save you more time driving than riding a bus or train. Aside from avoiding paying for public transportation, driving avoids all of the hassles along with public transportation such as a malfunctioning bus or train and/or constant stops. Although a car can also malfunction, this can easily be avoided by practicing good maintenance. In public transportation if something happens, it is acceptable to not do anything because it isn’t your job. On the other hand however you are expected to wait along with the other feisty and tired passengers. As mentioned before, practicing good maintenance avoids situations happening like these to your car. It saves you travel time on the trip and time from dealing with annoying passengers when …show more content…
Make sure that insurance, license, tags, and car inspection are all up-to-date.
Check the car's entire maintenance once more before driving away.
Phase 3: Packing
Get luggage or a suitcase that best fits your amount of travel. (small suitcase, for minimal days of travel, etc.).
Check the weather for the time planned on being home.
Pack essentials first (toothpaste, underwear, socks, shirts, pants).
If there is more room left, now pack everything that you essentially want but don’t need to bring along.
*Tip: Sometimes it’s best to bring back somethings earlier in the semester (such as heavy winter clothes during the Spring) so that the final ride home is less jammed.
Take everything that it packed up, and place it into the car.
Phase 4: Traveling Home
Handle any duties on your phone before driving away. (GPS, calling family, etc.).
*Tip: Download the GPS app ‘Waze’ onto your mobile device. It warns of traffic, quicker routes, and cops.
Drive home safely and swiftly following road safety regulations. *Tip: Stop as needed and do not force yourself to drive. Being safe is always the priority.
Arrive home and enjoy time with