Preparing for college is very important, as you don't want to just walk into the experience blindly. You want to make the most out of your college days, and in order t...…
Set yourself up for success in college by taking your habits and ideas into consideration. For example, think about whether you are a morning person or an afternoon person. If you aren't a morning person, don't even think about signing up for an early class. Schedule courses later in th...…
Going off to college is something that meany people work hard to achieve. But the hard work isn't over just because you are accepted into college. The hard work is just beginning and it is a whole different atmosphere than high school. There is fun to be had at college but there is work to be done first and you need to get your priorities set. This article can help you get your priorities in order for a successful college experience.…
Each falls many young people are faced with the challenges that college life presents. Many of the responsibilities that were previously d...…
College is filled with a lot of stress as the best thing that you can do in regards to school is to prepare in advance. Avoid procrastination at all times, as this will only add to the stresses that you al...…
College life is fun, of course, but to be a successful student also takes a lot of hard work. Use the advice you found here to make the adjustment to college smoother. With a mature and responsible approach to college, you can...…
It is a well-known fact in today’s world that a large percentage of students in college are failing their classes due to the fact that many of them are not worried about making good grades. In Amy Widner’s essay “The Pursuit of Just Getting by,” she shared her opinion about students that think it is cool to not try. “We are not fooling anybody but ourselves.” –Amy Widner. She addresses this issue as well as the ramifications for “practicing” bad habits in college. She goes on explaining the importance of a hard work ethic, skills, and most importantly knowledge. She believes that every student should make the most out of their education by doing all of the work they are assigned, and doing everything to the best of their abilities. Amy later explains since students are paying so much for a college education they should be pursuing…
J.D Salinger explores many ideas of identity in his book ‘The Catcher in the Rye’; these ideas include ego, expression, personality, environment and perception. The author uses many features such as first person narration to express these ideas of identity. Identity is a common theme in many works including ‘The Truman Show’ directed by Peter Weir and poem ‘Life-Cycle’ written by Bruce Dawe.…
Murphy, D. p. (1996, may). College Prep-101 at oklahoma state university. Retrieved from Making the grade at college:Choices, stress and surviving your freshman year: http://okstate.edu/coe/cp101/personal responsibility…
Liminality also known by its alternative title ‘Heaven’ was written and performed by the well-known spoken poetry artist Neil Hilborn in April 2014 at the Soap Boxing Poetry Slam in St Paul, Minnesota. Hilborn who is better known for his poems titled OCD and Joey both of which became viral sensations upon release generally focuses on poetry that discusses mental health, loss and sacrifice. Liminality also focuses on such themes with the poem itself written in narrative form, detailing a car crash in which both the narrator and his lover die. The work incorporates a wide range of both language and performance techniques used to portray the message and add depth to the piece. The main literary techniques used include metaphor, simile…
Sorry for not getting in touch with you, I haven't had time to check in with you because I am taking summer classes in San Francisco and doing part-time help desk position at the same time. I did great on my first year of college and looking forward to the upper division classes in the upcoming sophomore year. I think the first year of college went well for me because of my wonderful experience at…
I know coming right into college will be challenging for me. One of my challenges that I face is that I have ADHD which means that I lose focus very easily, when I hear noises it takes my focus off my work so its hard to stay on task and even harder to get back on task. Another one of my challenges is that I am a athlete, I play soccer and I also have to train for when I transfer to CNU to run cross country and track for the school. Also I tend to procrastinate, I like to put things off until the last second and that is not a good habit, I know in college if I do that its…
Starting your freshman year of college is a really, really terrifying moment. You go from being in a place where you are totally comfortable to being in a new place full of new people you have yet to get to know. And for every single freshman, it’s especially harder for any number of personal reasons. When I first got to Williams I often wondered if I really belonged here at all—was I smart enough, talented enough, educated enough? As I got closer to my JAs and my entrymates, I began to overcome my insecurity and learned that I could and did belong at Williams. I want to be a JA because I want to give a group of freshman the same support and confidence that my JAs instilled in me. I want to be able to work with a group of my peers and my…
According to Globe Post, 48 percent of college students dropped out because of the financial pressure. I was taken by surprise when entering college by the additional cost of materials and other living expenses, and also wasn't prepared for the financial obligation that college included.…
Managing your time will be a very important aspect to your college success. While the world is a place very demanding of your time when it comes to television, social networking, cell phones, and friends and family, you have to be able to prioritize what is important to what is optional. The task becomes even tougher when you are working full-time and attending classes full-time as your time for course work is cut down dramatically. One major thing you could do would be to chart out an hourly time from of your life for a whole week so you can examine how much time you’re devoting to different aspects in…