The Road to Your Future

THE ROAD TO YOUR FUTURE

Jen Smith

Why Attend College?

According to the U.S. Census Bureau a college graduate with a Bachelors degree earns almost one million more dollars over their lifetime versus a high school graduate.

Transitioning from High School to College

Most high school students are not adequately prepared to pursue their post secondary education endeavors. This pamphlet will provide you will the necessary information to be successful in your educational career.

More Responsibilities

As a college student you will receive a lot more responsibilities. You are in charge of your own education.

You are in the drivers seat on the road to

your future!

Scheduling

Your course load will depend on your program, major and degree requirements.

You make your decide on your own course schedule. You will have an advisor to assist you but it will be your responsibility.

You need to take 12 or more credits per semester to be a

full –time student.

The Learning Environment

Your teachers are no longer Mr. or Mrs. . Your new teachers will most likely to be addressed as “Professor” or “”Doctor”.

Your class sizes will be much bigger. The average college class has 50-100 students and will be in lecture form.

You will be required to take notes!

The Learning Environment

Ask Questions!

You will be expected to participate in every class! Participation is often time a large part of your grade.

It will be on you to attend class. Attendance may not always be required. And professors may not take roll.

The Learning Environment

There will be more team/group assignments

and presentations.

There will be more reading and fewer exams. One course may have 2-3

throughout the semester. Each exam will have large

amounts of material.

You may not be reminded of due dates and exam

dates.

The Learning Environment

Professors will NOT tolerate interrupting or talking in

class.

You will be expected to spend 2-3 hours of studying for every one hour of class.

You will receive few homework assignments. They might not be checked or graded but you will still be responsible for the

content.

HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE

Classes meet about an hour a

day for 180 days a year

Classes meet about 3 hours a

week for 15 weeks

In class = 180 hours In class = 45 hours

DIFFERENCE = 135 HOURS PER CLASS IN WHICH YOU ARE

RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN LEARNING!

Day-to-Day Life

You will spend less time in class everyday. You will only have some classes 1,2 or 3 times a week.

You might have late night classes.

You may not have back to back classes. You will have hours in-between.

Day-to-Day Life

This will be the first time you will be living on your own.

You might have a job.

You will learn to manage your own finances.

College is expensive.

Roommates

Adapting to life with a roommate/s.

Sharing small space.

Keep you company. You immediately become friends and

each others support system.

Roommates

Communicate with roommate/roommates.

Makes Compromises!Make rules and

agreements early on. Respect each others

spaces.

The Balancing Act

The key to success in college is finding the perfect balance between your academics and your social life.

The Dreaded Freshman Fifteen!

In college cafeterias there are a vide variety of foods to choose from. Some healthy, others not so healthy.

Nutrition Tips

Eat a balanced diet

Limit saturated fat

Eat more fruits, vegetables, and grains

Nutrition Tips

Avoid late night snacks Exercise and stay active

Transition Challenges

• Time Management

• Procrastination

• Note Taking Skills

• Motivation

• Test Anxiety

• Comprehension Issues

College Orientation

Every college may be different but they provide orientation specific to their programs.

Orientation helps you:

• Tour campus

• Bond with classmates

• Explore clubs and organizations

• Makes the transition easier

• Makes you feel comfortable

• Program and degree requirements

Additional Tips

Stay Organized

Buy a planner to schedule your days and assignments Always be prepared for class

and review noted before class

Take good notes

Every college and university have academic, student campus resources and support centers to help their students to succeed.

College Resources

• Student Academic Support Services

• Counseling Center

• Testing Center

• Career Services

• Veteran Services

• Youth Resource Centers

• Services Office for Students with Disabilities

Cheeseman Day, J., & Newburger, E. (2002, July 1). The Big Payoff: Educational Attainment and Synthetic Estimates of Work-Life Earnings. Retrieved February 8, 2015, from http://www.census.gov/prod/2002pubs/p23-210.pdf

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