I hated every minute of high school. I did well enough academically to get by. The problem was, that I was a social misfit. I did not fit in with any of the “clicks” not even the weird kids. Consequently, I was constantly tormented, taunted and pushed around. The social pressures escalated to a point where I felt like I could not handle another day in “hell school.” So, I dropped out my senior year. After a about six weeks out in the real world, I went back to high school and completed what was left of the school year. I just barely got enough credits to graduate on time with my class. I was so proud of myself for finishing. I was sure that I would make it in life after that. After all, I had already gotten further with my education than anyone else in my family had. Well, it took about ten years and a dozen of roommates for me to realize that I was not making it. I was just getting by and that was not enough. The simple fact of the matter was I needed more education to get a better career and to make it on my own. The thought of going back school brought back the same anxiety I had in high school. I knew that I needed to do it though. It was either that, or just stay stuck in a rut. S
In college there are more freedoms than in high school. I am not just talking about a designated smoking section either. College students are given the opportunity of choosing their course of study. There is so much more to learn than the standard reading writing and arithmetic. Most of the courses prepare a student for a specific career. For example, if someone was interested in a career in e-commerce, they might take a web development class or one in Internet technology. Besides career specific courses, there are special interest class too. You do not have to be a degree-seeking student to attend college. There are classes in painting, music, and foreign languages. Course study is not the only freedom that college students have either. They can also choose their own schedules. This allows students to work and attend college at the same time. Another advantage would be that a student might not have to take on more studies than he or she might be able to handle. For the most part, a degree can be earned at each individual’s own pace.
In addition to extra freedom, there is extra responsibility in college. In my experience, course requirements are given on the first day of class in the form of a synopsis. I know ahead of time when assignments are due and when to expect an exam or test. It is entir
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