What's the difference between High School and College?

The transition from high school to college can be stressful. You are leaving behind your school, your friends and in some case your home to go off and explore a new place, make new friends, learn new things and set your own goals. There are many decisions and big changes involved in this transition and the more prepared you are for college when you get there, the more ready you will be to confront any new pressures.

College courses are at a higher level than high school classes, and the material is presented at a faster pace. Plus, college professors are more likely to assign more reading and homework, which might be something most high school students are not used to. Give yourself an opportunity to adjust gradually to the new academic demands. Choose a course load that includes some challenging classes and others that will be less intense so that you can best manage your college workload.

In college you may not always have the same day-to-day support system that you have had in high school, but college is full of resources to help you adjust and get the help you need. Professors, tutors, counselors and resident advisors are all there to help you, but in college it is up to you to initiate getting help. College requires dedication, keeping up in your classes and setting aside time everyday to complete your homework and course requirements. Learning to plan wisely will help make the transition from high school to college easier and will reduce your daily stress and will allow you to enjoy more of your college experience. The good news is that once you do adjust to college life, there are many opportunities for great experiences, learning and living

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