High School and College Similarities and Differences

High school and College are great education diplomas to receive to be able to move up in the world to get a job with good pay. They are similar in some ways, but have more differences than you would think. High school and College involve several of things including student body, characteristics, academics, academic freedom and the purpose of the institution. Some of the similarities that each institution has are just broad, where the differences are more specific.

Their similarities are that they both go toward peoples education to help them for their future. High school and College have sports, theatre, arts, medical academics and hospitality. Those are all extra curricular activities or classes that both institutions offer. It is great to get involved in these activities to meet new people and stay active throughout the day. Some differences that they have from each other involve a more specific topic.

High school is like one person having twenty hands there to help. Compared to College, high school is easier. High schoolers are babied by everyone which includes parents, friends, guidance counselors and teachers. They are all their to help graduate high schoolers so at any time that you need it they will be there. High school gives you home work, class work, quizzes, tests and extra credit as a grade that is spreader out into so many categories that it's easier to get an A or B. Also in high school everyone is around the same age as each other. The academics are rarely ever toward your career choice. In high school most classes are required to take in order to graduate. They are not broken down from which classes are needed for certain careers. The reasoning of the institution is for everyone to have some sort of education background. It is required to go to school until you are sixteen years old. But for College it's a whole different ball park.

College is like a big ocean for a small fish. It is where individuals gain more responsibility than parents, relatives, or friends thought you would. It is your responsibility to sign up for your own classes, do your homework and study etc. No one is there to catch you when you fall. College has

people from all different ages. Young adults that just graduated from high school, to older adults that may be in there late thirties to early forties. College is harder with less or no home work and with tests which is the only grades received in class. The academics in College are based off that career you are going into. The purpose of this institution is to have people who want to make something of themselves to do that. College is not required and it is a choice for you to make.

High school and College are great steps to take to help you gain an education for a career that will give you a good future. High school and college are different in several ways, but the reasoning for that is to see if some people want a better education and will take time out of life to succeed for a better future and career. There are ample of similarities that high school and College have together that are breaking down from which area of studies or activities that you would like to be involved in. To be able to succeed in life you should finish both high school and college to have a stable life style for you and your family.