Why College Can Seem Difficult
As a sophomore in college I know I still have many great things to learn about college but what I can tell you is what I’ve experienced so far.
Throughout high school I’ve always been in honors, AP, and IB classes. My parents forced me to be focused on my education. So much so that I never had time for all the distractions. I had to ignore the events of holiday dances, concerts, and yearly school trips. It’s not that I didn’t want to do these things but I was always taught school first and everything else comes after.
In high school of course I could not understand why molding into a good student mindset was so important. It was a constant battle between my parents and I but in the end it makes sense. The earlier you start putting in hard work the sooner it will pay off. Coming from high school to college the transition was anything but difficult. I was forced into the mindset of what it is like to study hard and achieve good grades. Now in college, school does not even take up as much time as it did in high school leaving myself with more time to dig into my interests of learning to blog, sew and paint.
In the end college is only as difficult as you make it. As students the path to success is not hidden. There are school advisers that help us develop an academic pathway into our bachelor’s degree. There are clubs focused on every major a person could ever wish to attain.
Tips
1. Visit your academic advisor regularly; there are new classes introduced to schools every semester.
2. Create a study group; don’t be afraid to admit you need help and others in the same situation will follow.
3. Dedicate some time to actually opening your textbook.
4. Prioritize. There is absolutely nothing wrong with going to the latest and greatest upcoming party but there is something wrong if you have a paper you haven’t started due by 2 a.m. and you’ve decided to attend the party instead.