High school vs. College: Classes
One day my sister asks me what the difference between high school and college is. At that point in time I didn’t really know. But now that the year is winding to an end, I’ve decided to jot down some of the differences between college and high school classes.
In high school: Each day you proceed from one directly to another during the day.
In college: You may have hours in between classes, and attend class anytime from early morning to late evening.
In high school: You spend 7 hours, 5 days a week, at school, totaling around 35 hours of school a week.
In college: You spend about 12-16 hours in class a week.
In high school: Most of your classes are arranged for you.
In college: You meet with your advisor and set up your schedule yourself.
In high school: Teachers remind you of assignments as they approach.
In college: Professors have a syllabus of assignments which you are expected to know.
In high school: Teachers carefully monitor class attendance and report your absence.
In college: Professors may not take attendance and will not go out of their way to make sure you are caught up with class work.
In high school: You are provided with textbooks, or pay little cost to obtain them.
In college: Budgeting for textbooks is important, as the cost may reach up to several hundred dollars per semester.
In high school: You are not responsible for knowing which classes you must take to graduate. Guidance counselors ensure you are on track.
In college: Graduation requirements are complex and differ for each major and status of a student. You are expected to know these.
