For those in elementary and middle school, the thought or mentioning of college leads to a shrugging of the shoulders and a "why should i care about that" look. However, for high school and even college students, college either causes them to look at you with wide eyes, or sigh in exhaustion. College, in my opinion, is a great experience, but it is also physically and mentally exhausting. In this post I will explain the ups and downs, and basically the rollercoaster that is college by listing the pros and cons of the college experience.
Pros:
1. Having your own freedom - college is a time where you can start fresh and be fully in charge of your life, the decisions you make, and how you decide to lead your life
2. College is a place where you can make new friends
3. Living in a new city, state, or even country for the next 4 years of your life
4. Having a lot more free time - you typically have a few classes a day in college instead of 8 hours of school Monday through Friday in high school
5. You get to take classes focused specifically on your major as well as taking other classes for GEs that expand your knowledge
Cons:
1. Sharing a room with your roommates can make the room feel cramped and tight
2. College classes typically have a lot of material packed into each lecture and can be fast paced - college classes, in my opinion, are also a lot more challenging than high school classes
3. In college you have to take matters into your own hand, be aware of your academic performance, and get help if needed instead of waiting for help to come to you
4. Sometimes first year students have trouble transitioning to the college lifestyle, going through periods of home sickness, doubt, fear, etc.
5. Students have to create their own study habits and learn how to manage their time effectively in order to get enough sleep, stay on top of assignments, and not miss class.
Although these are a few pros and cons that I noticed at my college, there are definitely much more of each present at each college campus. Obviously I cannot think of them all, but these are the few that came to my head immediately. Although college is a rollercoaster, I love it; I am enjoying the whole experience of living in a new city, surrounded by so many other college students and professors. College is hard, there's no doubt about it, but I think that in learning how to manage your own time and create a balance between school work, extracurriculars, social life, etc. you can succeed. College is the time to start fresh, experience new things, and really think about who you are as an individual. Even though experiencing pros and cons are inevitable in college, they all contribute to shaping your college experience and who you are. After all, it is your choice on how you want to shape your life and future in college.
Pros:
1. Having your own freedom - college is a time where you can start fresh and be fully in charge of your life, the decisions you make, and how you decide to lead your life
2. College is a place where you can make new friends
3. Living in a new city, state, or even country for the next 4 years of your life
4. Having a lot more free time - you typically have a few classes a day in college instead of 8 hours of school Monday through Friday in high school
5. You get to take classes focused specifically on your major as well as taking other classes for GEs that expand your knowledge
Cons:
1. Sharing a room with your roommates can make the room feel cramped and tight
2. College classes typically have a lot of material packed into each lecture and can be fast paced - college classes, in my opinion, are also a lot more challenging than high school classes
3. In college you have to take matters into your own hand, be aware of your academic performance, and get help if needed instead of waiting for help to come to you
4. Sometimes first year students have trouble transitioning to the college lifestyle, going through periods of home sickness, doubt, fear, etc.
5. Students have to create their own study habits and learn how to manage their time effectively in order to get enough sleep, stay on top of assignments, and not miss class.
Although these are a few pros and cons that I noticed at my college, there are definitely much more of each present at each college campus. Obviously I cannot think of them all, but these are the few that came to my head immediately. Although college is a rollercoaster, I love it; I am enjoying the whole experience of living in a new city, surrounded by so many other college students and professors. College is hard, there's no doubt about it, but I think that in learning how to manage your own time and create a balance between school work, extracurriculars, social life, etc. you can succeed. College is the time to start fresh, experience new things, and really think about who you are as an individual. Even though experiencing pros and cons are inevitable in college, they all contribute to shaping your college experience and who you are. After all, it is your choice on how you want to shape your life and future in college.
