Describe college please?

Question

ok im gonna be a junior in HIGH SCHOOL.......ya i know i have a looooooooong way to go b4 i get to college............but can u please compare college life to high school life...........if u can please find a way to cheer me up and let me know that college will be here soon, and soon i will be out of this crazy place.................. giv some info on college and where u sleep, where u eat, what u do, ect..................dont be afraid to give big answers.........10 pts to the best......thankz!

Answer 1

Well, I've matriculated to several  > community colleges & large universities.  So, you should first realize everyone's experience is different.  

Some college/universities will require you live on campus for the first year or two in student housing called dormitories > or dorms for short.  Some are co-ed, some are for jocks, some are for those serious in their studies > so choose wisely.  The dorms also provide you with a meal plan > depending on how often you consume your calories there, will determine the price.  You can also choose to eat the fast food that's usually just off the campus, & some will deliver for a fee.

You will usually take 15 credits a semester > there are Fall &  Winter semesters at most here in the States.  Not sure about other places.  The tri-semesters are also used at some schools > try to avoid those as I think the books cost more if you have to buy 3 sets vs. 2.  And books can cost $100 or more > try & find used for a bit less.  

This will be the first time you live a life that is free from parental constraints.  Your professors will have class policies on attendance, outside reading, testing & assignments.  If you follow these guidelines, sometimes referred to a syllabus, you should do OK > providing you're not lazy & can discipline yourself.  

If you need part time work, student placing will be able to assit you.  You'll most likely need 120 semester hours to earn a bachelor's degree.  Some programs may require more.

By your 3rd year, you will start to concentrate on your major > that is the course  of study you will earn your degree in.  

There's a lot more to college & you could visit one.  They often provide tours & will fill you in on a lot more.  Just call the Admission's Dept & ask when prospective students can take the tour.

It's a great experience > just make sure you're going for the right reasons.