College is Different

        When asked, "How is college different from high school?" WSU students responded this way:

 • Personal Responsibility   "In college you have freedom to do as you please…to go where you wish…to do as you wish.  Unfortunately, this freedom is easily abused.  The student carries 98% of the responsibility and control."
 • Class Attendance    "As a college student, you will decide whether you want to go to class or not.  Being absent will hurt you in the long run."
 • Teacher Attitude    "Your instructors will not hound you to do your work.  It's entirely up to you."
 • Types of Assignments    "In high school we were given a homework   assignment every day.  Now we have a large task assigned to be done at a certain time.  No one tells us when to start or what to do each day."
 • Importance of Performance    "Don’t take your courses lightly. The decisions you make in college will decide your future, in some respects.  Remember that you are here for an education."
 • Time Management  "The amount of free time you have in college is much greater than in high school.  Always have a weekly study schedule to go by. Otherwise, time slips away and you will not be able to account for it."
 • Amount of Study    "In high school I was a B student without studying.  In college I was a C/D student without studying.  To succeed, you have to study."
 • Size of Institution/Classes    "Lecture classes are much larger than high school classes.  Don't let this scare you.  Sit close to the front."
 • Difficulty of College Work   "College is probably going to be tougher than high school.  Don't let that stop you!"
 • Social Life   "Sometimes it seems harder to make friends because of the size of the school.  But, there are a variety of organizations and activities.  Get involved and meet the people."

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