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What is it like to be in college?

I've been home schooled since the first grade, i am completely inexperienced in just being in a school environment. Broad question i know but, what's it like?
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Angela D.’s Answer

This is a great question, Micaiah! First off, it's going to be new, but ultimately rewarding...speak with your guidance counselor to stay on track with your coursetaking, join a club, ask for advice from peers and professors, and attend cultural events (like plays, exhibitions, etc.) Okay, I know this may sound simplistic, but if you’ve physically been to a neighborhood library…some college classroom environments are quite similar with tables and chairs, computer labs, and such. Larger classes can have stadium seating. You’ll have access to online classroom/course materials and ways to submit assignments and interact with your instructors outside of formal class, which may be similar to your home schooling program. College is a bit different as you can choose your schedule, by day/time and online/hybrid/face-to-face environments. You may have seen movies depicting classrooms and such and that can give you ideas of what college can look like today, but note that this can vary greatly even within the same town/city/state/etc. Being in a physical school will be more social, inside and outside of class, as will living on or off campus. You may be asked to complete assignments with a partner or group, make presentations, pair and share then report to the group, jigsaw teach each other, rotate learning stations (especially in science), engage in study groups, etc. Also, please note that your current and past study skills will still be just as valuable. Rehearsal, chunking (breaking info into parts from a whole), visualization, association, rhyming, and mnemonics/acronyms (where you use the first letter of a list to make a word or series of letters that prompts you to remember the actual word after the initial), etc. Wishing you the best in your endeavors, Dr. B

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Tyzhanae’s Answer

College can seem intimidating at first but when you show up and get the work done, it can be a very fun experience. Usually a clean and safe environment with compassionate instructors and students.
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Kori’s Answer

Hi Micaiah,

I must say college was definitely the best time of my life, I went to school out-of-state so I know what it like to leave your comfort zone and to be thrown into an environment that is unfamiliar. You will get the chance to meet many different people with different backgrounds and points of view, but it is also great to be able to find people that have similar interests or people that you just connect with. If I could have given myself advice starting out as a freshman in college, it would be to get involved. Join things that seem interesting even if you do not know anyone yet, it is worth putting yourself out there and not limiting your experience.
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Samantha’s Answer

Most people say that college is FUN, which is true, but it's so much more than that! For many students, it's their first time living away from home, so they're learning to be responsible for themselves in their studies, cleaning, food, laundry, living situations, etc. It's a time of huge personal growth!
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Trey’s Answer

Hi Micah,

College has been a great experience for me and I hope you find it to just as good. I would have to say the biggest difference maker are the people you choose to surround yourself with. I would encourage you to find good roommates who will have a good time and create an environment that will enable you to do well in your studies. Colleges are big enough you will find all kinds of people. Don't be afraid to learn make new friends and learn about all the different perspective out in the world.

College is the perfect time to explore opportunities. If you have any passions or hobbies oftentimes universities will have classes for them. Take the time to develop yourself as a person and as a professional. Try to minimize the stress and just take each task one step at a time.

You will do great!
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Rachael’s Answer

Hi Micaiah,

It depends on the type of college you attend. Size of the school, types of majors offered, student population, sports and extracurriculars offered, location will all have an impact. And everyone's "college experience" will be different within that college. I would say regardless of any factor, college brings about independence. It's often the first time students are living on their own. There's not a structured 8-4 class time like in high school. Your classes are sporadic, there's much more free time to fill, and you're in charge of your own schedule. You're meeting an entire group of new people for the first time and you're all going through the same thing. I'm sure your first few weeks will be full of meeting new people and trying new clubs and extracurriculars. I would suggest ensuring you hold yourself accountable for attending your classes and completing your coursework as you have fun because that's why you're there first and foremost and is what a lot of students struggle with but don't worry, there will be plenty of time for it!

Best of luck,
Rachael
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