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Alejandro
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What is the hardest part about college?
I am interested in psycholgoy, and criminal justice. I am a senior, and like to read, write, lift weights, and play basketball.
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Claxton Graham
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For me, dealing with stress was the most difficult part of the college experience. A lot of that stress was self-imposed, as I had a strong desire to succeed, but despite my best efforts I always felt I was fighting uphill in most every class I took. I lost time because there were a couple of classes I couldn't clear the C-wall in the first time around and because I had a serious medical condition that cropped up during that time, that required three surgeries. All that prompted me to change majors.
Even under ideal circumstances in college, you will deal with stress, whether it's sweating through a final exam, dealing with a professor who cannot teach the material, or figuring out how you're going to pay for classes and books. In the end, it was worth it because I earned my degree, even though it's not the one I originally went to college to get.
I hope your experience is not as stressful as mine was.
Even under ideal circumstances in college, you will deal with stress, whether it's sweating through a final exam, dealing with a professor who cannot teach the material, or figuring out how you're going to pay for classes and books. In the end, it was worth it because I earned my degree, even though it's not the one I originally went to college to get.
I hope your experience is not as stressful as mine was.
Karin P.
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Hi Alejandro,
Everyone's challenges are different. What's hard for one person comes easy to the next person and vice versa.
Of course, academics can be hard. It depends what your major is, what your natural talents are, how interested you are and how easy you find learning what you need to learn. The pace in college is much faster than in high-school and there is nobody to run after you to make sure you do your homework and submit on time. People can struggle to find meaningful internships and work experiences that allow them to apply to graduate school or find a job after graduation as well.
When you move away for college, you will have a lot more freedom and a lot more responsibilities than before. Even if you stay in res and still have a lot of support services, you suddenly need to manage your money, take care of laundry, maybe figure out food, cooking and cleaning etc. That's going to be an adjustment.
If your family is not rich, financing your studies and finding a balance between working and studying can be hard. If you are also a student athlete, time management becomes even more important. You'll need to prioritize tasks and make sure that your academics don't suffer because you are spreading too thin.
If you are very close with your family and friends, moving away for college, especially if your school is across the country, can be hard as well. On the one hand, you'll discover a whole new world you didn't know existed. On the other hand, relationships to high-school friends and family will become less dominant. You'll find new friends and new hobbies and grow as a person, but there will also be losses.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
Everyone's challenges are different. What's hard for one person comes easy to the next person and vice versa.
Of course, academics can be hard. It depends what your major is, what your natural talents are, how interested you are and how easy you find learning what you need to learn. The pace in college is much faster than in high-school and there is nobody to run after you to make sure you do your homework and submit on time. People can struggle to find meaningful internships and work experiences that allow them to apply to graduate school or find a job after graduation as well.
When you move away for college, you will have a lot more freedom and a lot more responsibilities than before. Even if you stay in res and still have a lot of support services, you suddenly need to manage your money, take care of laundry, maybe figure out food, cooking and cleaning etc. That's going to be an adjustment.
If your family is not rich, financing your studies and finding a balance between working and studying can be hard. If you are also a student athlete, time management becomes even more important. You'll need to prioritize tasks and make sure that your academics don't suffer because you are spreading too thin.
If you are very close with your family and friends, moving away for college, especially if your school is across the country, can be hard as well. On the one hand, you'll discover a whole new world you didn't know existed. On the other hand, relationships to high-school friends and family will become less dominant. You'll find new friends and new hobbies and grow as a person, but there will also be losses.
I hope this helps! All the best to you!
KP
TRAVIS UPCHURCH
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Take a lite course load the first semester and try to find a part time or student worker type of job too. Consider taking CLEP tests for any basic course work that you could test out of. It can save a lot of money and time that way. Join clubs and sports teams while in college. It is a great way to meet people and find positive peers who have similar goals or that are driven to succeed. Your peer group will be important at this stage and later in life. Work hard and stay curious and you will create opportunities for yourself. Stay positive and treat every challenge or stressor as an opportunity to grow as a person. Good luck, you will do well.
Laura Turkienicz
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Laura’s Answer
The hardest part about college for many people is managing the balance between academic demands, social life, and personal responsibilities. Adjusting to increased independence, handling stress, and staying motivated can also be challenging.
Wong Loke Yuen
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The hardest part about college is usually not the classes themselves. For many students, it is learning how to manage time, stay organized, and balance school with work, family, and social life. College also requires more independent learning, so you need to stay motivated and complete assignments without someone reminding you.
Since you are interested in psychology and criminal justice, you might need to do a lot of reading, writing, research, and critical thinking. These subjects often involve understanding human behavior, analyzing case studies, and writing essays or reports.
Since you are interested in psychology and criminal justice, you might need to do a lot of reading, writing, research, and critical thinking. These subjects often involve understanding human behavior, analyzing case studies, and writing essays or reports.