To be able to play college sports, you're considered to be in a very elite group of kids that get the opportunity to keep playing. However the transition from high school and college is not easy at all especially if you're playing a sport. ... Depending on which sport you play in college will determine your daily schedule. ... For freshmen athletes the transition from high school to college is really hard. They have to be learn time management skills if they don't already have them, and the transition from high school academics and college is very different because of the amount...

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The first day of anything new is always nerve racking especially the first day of class at Rock Valley College. ... There seem to be many differences and similarities between high school and college that I've noticed. ... Walking outside to smoke a cigarette between classes is never something you will see a high school student do. ... I walk into a silent room filled with students making eye contact with no one. ... I found that college is going to be a new experience that definitely didn't want to miss out on. ...

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A hard working college student is a successful college student! College is totally different then high school. ... Being prepared at all times is one of the key tools to surviving English 52 at Cerritos College. ...

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The life of students in high school and college can be compared in terms of academic responsibilities, studying, and decision making. ... College, on the other hand is a different story. ... Professors teach the students more about the career they chose. ... On the other hand, college students give more importance to their studying. ... In college, students are responsible for themselves. ...

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Also, in college you have to buy your own books whereas in high school students are loaned books. ... The social environment of students in high school and students in college are also really diverse. ... In high school students are around people and friends they've known for a while whereas in college students often have to make new friends. ... Before concluding, it is important to mention that often college students have a whole new set of responsibilities to deal with. ... Compared to college students, high school students have almost nothing to think about except for school, because ...

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The remedial classes' students take in college don't need to be re learned and should be left to high school students. ... Students change their majors several times when they first start college. ... College should be a privilege for students especially students going to community colleges just anybody shouldn't be let in. ... At times there are too many students in school that don't need to be and college isn't for everyone. ... In all community colleges are here to stay and what needs to change is the quality of students we let into these colleges....

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My First Day at College Since high school, I have been waiting to enter college. I always wanted to be a college student; a serious student who would decide what to be in his life. ... I felt like I had entered a park, not a college. ... I figured*(out) that in college, students had to prepare fifty percent for a class and the teacher would teach the other fifty percent. ... I had to adapt myself to the new environment of the college and change myself from a high school student to a college student, a serious person deciding his future. ...

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Now, as a college student, I realize just how little these colorful publications indicated what was awaiting me this fall. ... Truly, college offers something for everyone. ... At college, I decide everything I do, or don't do. ... This system of living coupled with various opportunities for student involvement creates the life of the college campus. ... Now, here I am, a college student - living the "college life- and experiencing all it offers. ...

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Colleges and businesses will try and help students in any way they can to minimize the cost for a low-income student to attend school. The author points out that, "For some students, from many backgrounds, would never breathe the college experience if it were not for the community college" (214). College will let student's self-discover there selves and realize college still does matter. ... During college students will gain much more than just knowledge. ... Students should not let the price of college scare them out of what they want to accomplish in life like becoming a lawye...

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What exactly is the typical college student? ... The view of the typical college student has changed since the late 60's. ... The first image in mind when it comes to college students is the "party student." ... You may still be wondering what is today's typical college student? In my view their really isn't a typical college student anymore. ...

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According to a new study from Harvard University, only 56 percent of students who enter America's college and universities graduate within 6 years. ... Plenty of students who have been accepted to the college are over-confident. ... Problem with relationships can make students want to quit a college. If someone does not have any friends, then he or she will lose one's interest in attending a college, and losing interest will lead the student to dropout the college. ... In addition, the colleges need to have the best educators who are willing to not only teach, but to interact with th...

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The fact that some college graduates fight to find jobs in their fields, or they accept a job which they are over qualified for, raises this question to many high school students as they reach graduation; Is College really worth it? ... Most students, when they begin attending college have no idea what they want their major to be. ... Other arguments of not going to college is about students starting and not finishing (Lee). A student must be willing to commit to an education, not just to complete it but to make the most out of the things they learn. Sometimes it is best for students to take a...

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In college, there is no tolerance for students who behave inappropriately. ... High school students also tend to stick within their cliques. In college, students are more focused on school and progressing towards a degree rather than focusing on trends. College students also seem more acceptable to others who are different. ... I do feel that because of college I am adapting to become a more responsible student. ...

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Students will now be offered Intensive College Readiness Programs that will help students refresh and analyze the subject. ... I strongly believe this new Law will help students get farther in their college career. ... "The cost per student runs to as much as $2,000 per student in community colleges and $2,500 in four-year universities "(Bloomberg). ... Therefore, students will be assessed for potential college readiness in 8th and 10th grades. ... Now that college level classes will be mandatory, Intensive College Readiness Programs will be offered to students who are too far behi...

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Schools are always adding new and interesting courses, but for many, like the college bound student, there just isn't the time. ... Starting before high school teens are faced with the questions: Where are you going to college? ... All these questions are extremely daunting and often stress students out. Also, with the price of college so high many students take on a job during high school which only adds to the stress. ... More time in high school will benefit students now and in the future....

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At the end of every school year, hundreds of thousands of graduates head off to colleges and universities, paying for their education with loan's that they may have difficulty repaying. ... Most students move on to college or a university soon after graduation. ... On average, students pay $6,100 a year in tuition. ... Furthering an education can cost a student upwards of $50K to over $60K a year. ... Financial education would also help the many students that decide to not go to university or college right out of high school also. ...

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After reading the various College Success strategies, as well as looking over the modules, I have to decided to take a tad different approach in regards to my self improvement as a student athlete. ... Time management, proper note taking, relative essay writing, etc. are all very beneficial strategies in becoming a better college ready student. ... I need to work on becoming a more proactive student athlete. ... This, here, is why being "proactive" should be a well know trait of a college student. ... Especially for student athletes, it makes the overall journey that much harder. ...

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College students are responsible; therefore, teachers will not chase after the students for missing assignments. ... But going to college is not enough. ... It all depends on the student and how he/she decides to spend their high-school and college years. Most students like the freedom that colleges give. College students love the fact that they can pick and choose from a variety of things like schedules, teachers, and the different variety of courses. ...

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Throughout all my years as a student, I often thought college was not for me, and was not a part of my future plans. How could I envision myself as a college student when I came from a neighborhood and a family where hardly anyone attends college? My mother was one of the few people I know personally that attended college. ... Therefore, college was something I never had in mind, until I got older and started noticing how hard it was to get anywhere without a college degree. ... I strongly feel that my determination and motivation will help me become an exceptional student. ...

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Even though I have not chosen my major, I want to enter college with an open mind. ... If I am accepted to Keystone College, I will use the Pre-Major program to discover and pursue fields that I am most interested in. ... I anticipate an active exchange with other students that are majoring in the areas that I am interested in. ... Through my education from Keystone College, I hope to acquire the knowledge, confidence, and determination to succeed in a career that I am passionate about. ...

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Although some teachers claim that they prepare you for college, most students would not consider it a job well done. ... Applying is so difficult for future undergraduates because when going off to college the students get to choose their future school. ... The teachers in college do not care if their students show up to class or not. ... Too many students end up dropping out of college due to the fact that they never show up for their classes and lack of effort in the classes that they do show up for. ... In high school, students are given the information that they need to learn; versus in co...

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College students are more responsible for any actions that take place in their life, than high school students are. ... In college students manage their own time, they make their own schedule with consultation from an academic advisor. College students must balance their responsibilities and set priorities. ... College students must also be prepared for the differences between the structures of classes. ... College students usually have gaps of hours between classes; a class time varies throughout the day and evening. ...

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It's considered the norm to go to college these days, in fact, people will stare at someone who does not wish to go to college. ... But lately, many students are realizing that there is life without college. ... Many families sacrifice their comforts in order to put a student through college. ... Many students go into college with the feeling that they will be assured a job. These students are disillusioned when, after four years of studying and discipline, they are hopelessly unemployed. ...

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Hello my name is _____________ and I am a sophomore at Kennedy King College. I spent my freshman year at Baltimore City Community College. While attending Baltimore City Community College, I had a lot on my plate. ... I am proud to say that the Lady Panthers of Baltimore City Community College won the 2013-14 Maryland JUCO State Championship. ... Last but not least, I was the Secretary for the Student Government Association (SGA). ...

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"The average cost of a public college of an in-state student is $4,081 and for a private college is $18,273 in 2003" ("College Costs"1). ... If large amounts of the student body are receiving financial aid, the college feels it can burn the candle at both ends and charge students more. ... Last, colleges know how much higher education means to students. ... This is another reason why we see inflated college tuitions for the average student. ... I am very concerned about the cost of a higher education since I am a college student. ...

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