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From High School To College

Going from high school to college isn’t the drastic change that everyone claims it is.

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From High School To College
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We all know that change must happen, but not all change is bad. The transition from high school to college can be scary, but it is also very exciting. As a college freshman, I have recently experienced the differences that college can bring. What I can tell you is that people prepare you for something that is non-existent. I remember being prepped for the transition by being told the inaccurate tale that college is horrible. Where my conditions are concerned, I have proved those people wrong.

College is nothing to be worried about! The classes, though they may only last a semester, are far less taxing than high school classes. Also, the grading scale is on a ten-point scale which make A’s easy to achieve. The professors I have had thus far are willing to work with you if you are struggling and they offer a plethora of extra credit opportunities. There are also tutors waiting to help you and the Academic Success Center is always eager to help.

It is also helpful to get involved on campus. Different majors and departments have their own clubs. Lander University has a Wind Ensemble that I participate in. There is also The Odyssey and New Voices which are outlets for the English majors. Most colleges also have far more organizations and clubs to join. Just recently, Minorities on the Move came to campus and that is an exciting outlet to worship God.

One of the cons of college is being away from home. I cheated and went home every weekend, but in the beginning, I was homesick. The friends I made on campus helped me to get over the separation anxiety and I now call my dorm my home. Whether you think you will make friends or not, you probably will on accident. The person I hang out with the most and who keeps me sane is on campus. I met her at EXPO Orientation and we have been best friends since.

College is nothing to be concerned or worried about. It is easier than high school in some regards and you get to meet new people and become a part of a diverse community. Everyone can find their niche and can become a part of what we consider to be a family. Though it is different from high school, change is important. Change is what makes us all into the people we ought to be.

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