Ok so im starting college, what should i be worried about?

Question

and im super nervous. its my first year of community college starting this monday and im like terrified. haha. my friends said i shouldnt be worried and that its just like high school but idunno. i took a political science class at this college last summer, im hoping its basically the same.

WHAT SHOULD I BE WORRIED ABOUT, what should i prepare for??

Answer 1

it depends on what course you are taking.

here's a hint. first year of college usually are the same topics/subjects discussed when you're in high school. except for the subjects of your courses.  

Answer 2

Worry about taking notes, studying regularly, not procrastinating and showing up to class most of the time. College is not like high school because high school requires more tedious little assignments that require a lot of reciting what your teacher  said whereas college grades are based mostly on research papers and essays, exams and discussion that often require creativity and ability to show that you can think for yourself.

Answer 3

You will be more on your own instead of having the teachers reminding you about every project several times.  In most colleges you don't meet every class every day and have more work to do independently.  The guide is two to three hours of studying for every hour in class.  Don't start missing classes--that is a fast way to lose your way and fail the class.  Go to every class every day, even if you just "don't feel like it."  At the college where I teach there is an attendance policy.  Get involved in extracurriculars--sports, clubs, drama, art, music--try something new.  Have a social life but don't let it get in the way of studying.  If you have a job, be careful to fit it in when you can afford the time.  I know this sounds overwhelming, but you can do it.  Have a great year.

Answer 4

If you've already developed good study habits and know how to balance your life between studying and relaxing, then you have nothing to worry about and continue what you've been doing.  However, many college profs assume that if you've decided to go on to college, you are serious about learning and are adult enough to conduct yourself in a reasonable manner--they won't hound you about assignments your dog ate or if you have a hangover and can't concentrate or if you miss 5 classes or anything.  It's your money and if you want to throw it away...  If you flunk out...  It is up to you to know when enough partying is enough and to be able to say to your friends, "thanks for the invite but I'm not coming" so you can study.  You have to do the assignments--the profs generally don't get to know each of their student very well so rely on your work product to determine your grades.  If you are having a problem or need more info about what is required of you for an assignment or want more in-depth insights in a subject, it is up to you to seek out your prof (most have offices or at least email or cubbyhole mail slots in some admin. dept. office) and pick his or her brain.  College is your chance to finally learn the way you always wanted to learn (whereas in high school, you were just given whatever the school was teaching in the manner the school prescribed).  Your college years can be some of the best years of your life because you are on the cusp of adulthood yet still "juvenile" enough for most people to excuse some of your excesses.  Make mistakens now (most will be forgiven or forgotten), don't worry about looking like a fool (that will pass).  Make sure you do schedule in down time to do something fun or at least relaxing too--that is as important as studying because your brain and body need some distraction every day.  Try to do the assignments on schedule do you don't get backed up; try to understand what's being taught to you as it is being taught (and ask questions!  profs love a student who is curious and who shows some interest in the prof's field); don't wait until the last minute to try to cram all that info into your brain right before an exam.  If you find a class isn't what you want, the sooner you make a change the better.  Don't take the easiest classes just because they are the sure A, take classes that will feed who you are.  Make sure you eat too--I went through college living on Snickers and Coke.  Know yourself and don't let peer pressure lead you by the nose.  And have fun.  You may meet people who will be your lifelong friends.  

Answer 5

College can be fun but should be taken very seriously.  Since you will have so much more freedom, you need to be self-determined and have self-control.  Manage your time wisely, and you will do great.  The college years will follow you for the rest of your life through your transcript.  It will follow you to every job you obtain.  Do good in college, and money can follow.