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What are little things I should keep in mind with when transitioning to college ?

I’m currently 16 about to turn 17 on the 26 of November. Just me thinking about college can be stressful and there’s so much things to think of. I’m someone where there’s always something to get done, so having that mentality I figured I should ask what are little things I should always remember when transitioning to college. College is completely different from high school so with that being said everything is a different, so I wonder what the shift would be like or feel like.

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Yoav’s Answer

It is completely normal and understandable that the thought of transitioning to college, especially while you are still navigating your final years of high school, feels stressful because it truly is a significant life shift with many moving parts, so it is a sign of your excellent proactive mindset that you are asking about the small, foundational things you can keep in mind. The most impactful little shift to remember is that you are now the CEO of your own schedule and accountability, meaning that while high school often provides constant structure and frequent reminders, college professors typically give you much longer deadlines and fewer check-ins, requiring you to be diligent about setting your own study times, breaking down large assignments into smaller steps, and making sure to attend classes and office hours even when they are not mandatory. Another vital little thing is to be intentional about forming a support network because feeling connected and knowing where to ask for help is just as important as your studies. You have a great strength in your "always something to get done" mentality, and by applying that focus to self-management and community building, you will master the college transition successfully; I wish you the very best of luck in this exciting next chapter.
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Steve’s Answer

Good Question Kaiden but realize you have trained for this! The way we transition young people through the school system intentionally makes you mor and mor independent. You start in one classroom with one teacher and 1 group of classmates, the curriculum is set and you just have to learn. As you move up you get more movement, different classmates and teachers slowly more and more control of your schedule and courses. This is leading you to living on your own, selecting your classes and managing your schedule. While this nay seems daunting look back and see how far you have come and have handles it and you will handle this. You will make your choices some good and some not so good (make sure to learn from both!)

Last piece of advice I will leave you with is based on my experience and watching my wife and 3 kids all navigate college as well many of us make different choices (good or bad) and we come out the other end. There is no magic formula or perfect path we all blaze our own and learn from it. Those who give you advice that lay it out "This is how you do it..." or those who look like they have it all figured out, neither are true everyone has hard times, stresses, low points some hide them better then others. Life and school is hard (if it weren't it would not be valuable) you are going to have highs and lows, embrace them, enjoy these years (you never get them back) and learn everything you can from anyone who will teach you,

I am very excited or your journey grab onto it with both hands and squeeze every little bit you can out of it!!!
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