Ms. Wanning
Eng 101
Compare/Contrast Essay
10 July 2013
High School vs. College
After completing high school, some students believe that college is a place where one will be able to get some rest; take classes that interest them. Enjoy their freedom of becoming a young adult, only to find that college requires a lot of self-discipline. While as high school give us more direction and it more lianeant. College on the other hand requires us to do everything on our own and complete deadlines. Therefore the college life is a whole new adventure for us.
During my four years at high school, I always thought about college and wondered what it would be like. My education for high school is free, whereas in college I will have to pay. Also during high school you are living with your parents or a relative; you don’t have to carry all the expenses on your own. High school gives me direction and is more flexible of when homework is due.
Another important aspect between high school and college is the cost; Tuition can vary dramatically depending on what career you choose. Junior colleges are most affordable; State universities are cheaper than junior colleges. Private universities are at the top of the list as being most valuable. Fulfilling the financial responsibilities associated with college can be overpowering and may require a full or a part-time job. I know for myself I must work part-time; just to help pay for items such as; clothing, gas, supplies and any other items that I may require.
Continuing on from high school to college was somewhat difficult for me. Trying to make my way around the campus, larger classroom settings; meeting new people, making the deadline for class assignments. This truly requires total self-motivation. This means waking up earlier to make it to class. Allow extra study time needed to achieve my goals.
When one completes high school and makes the decision to move on to college; they have begun a new chapter in their