What is the college life like?

Question

I'm a junior in high school and, of course, it's time to start looking into colleges and stuff.
What's college life like???
Whats it like rooming with someone???
Do you get to pick what kind of person you want to room with???
How are the teachers like???
Is there a lot of drama like in high school???
What's the difference between high school and college???

Tell me everything!!
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Answer 1

College life really hits some people hard - all of sudden you're on your own, no one is keeping track of where you are, what you're doing, who you're with, whether or not you're going to class and doing homework, what you're drinking/smoking. Many people crash and burn as a result - don't let this happen to you. Make yourself go to class, pay attention, do the work, and you'll succeed.



Rooming with another person can be a great experience or a horrible one, but it's one all college students go through - a rite of passage. Don't room with a friend; you'll hate each other within weeks. If you don't room with a friend, you can always avoid your roommate by hanging out in the friend's room instead.



Professors won't know or care who you are - intro classes can have 500 or more students in them. Many don't take attendance - it's up to you to show up and get the work done. They're not going to force it on you, and they aren't required to pass you like your high school teachers - some intro classes have a 50% fail rate. Don't let that be you.



People are more mature - you don't have to get dragged into drama if you don't want to. Popularity contests almost don't exist; you don't know nearly everyone in your class.

Answer 2

Most people would say college is way better than High School.



When you go to college, you get to decide on your own schedule meaning if you want to take your classes in the morning/late evening/at night. Also, you can make your schedule to just go to college MWF or just Tuesday and Thursday. It is all depends on if you get to register for that certain course/class. This is one of the reason why college is different than High School.



Professors - there are all kinds. Some are easy/friendly/want to help students whereas other are rude/unfriendly/does not want to help students.



Dorm/Housing - you would have to apply for it first and then you would be able to choose which ever dorm you want to live in. However, they will rarely give you your first choice. Yes, you can choose whoever you want to be with in a room if you know of a friend that go to that college you pick.

Answer 3

It all depends on the college.



What's college life like?

I love college. It's great having all of your friends living down the hall or a short walk away. You finally get to decide what direction to take your education in. Not a huge fan of history? Some colleges won't make you take history if you're in certain majors or you can take specialized history classes that may (e.g. art history).



What's it like rooming with someone?

Do you get to pick what kind of person you want to room with?

Some colleges let you pick others don't. Most now have surveys to determine what type of person you'll room with even if it's "random." Sometimes roommates are best friends, other times, they are just someone you live with. It's not a big deal, you really get used to it. If you have problems you can talk to your residence assistant (RA) and they can generally have you moved or work something out to make life easier.



How are the teachers like?

Professors vary greatly. Some are more into research, while others are there to teach. You can talk to current students to get an idea of who to take and who to avoid. Most, if not all, professors are leaders in their fields and are willing to help you of you're lost.



Is there a lot of drama like in high school?

It depends on who you hang out with and on the size of your school. Some people need the high school drama and will bring it with them. Others are just as eager to finally escape it. Some high school stereotypes are gone, while new college ones rise up. It isn't as much of a popularity contest as high school.



Do your research. Sites like princetonreview.com, guidance councilors, and students at the colleges that your looking at are great places to start. Ask a lot of questions. If it seems stupid (Can I bring a George Foreman grill, how big are the rooms, hows the food, how many people are in Greek life, what are required courses outside of my major), still ask it. You can find the perfect college if you look. Then you can take your educationin whatever direction you want to.

Answer 4

******* awesome..dont listen to eri!