Saturday, June 5, 2010

High School vs College

I've been following "Candy Magazine" since then. Its purpose isn't only to amuse and entertain but it also gives productive information that is so useful for teens like me nowadays. I love this month's issue. Its part "freshman’s fast guide to college" will surely be an aid in entering the new phase of school life. Fellow batchmates, I hope this would be gonna aid you too especially for those who'll have their first days this monday.

What are the differences...

High School

College

Schedule

7:30 in the morning to 3 or 4 in the afternoon, 4 to 6 subjects a day, with breaks recess and lunch.

(Sentebale, ours is quite different for I think we have about 10 subjects a day and we’ve been going home exceeding 6 pm for such purposes..**wew reminiscing mode again xD

After the first year (your schedule is usually pre-assigned then), how your class sched for the semester works out is entirely up to you.

Classes

Structured. You don’t get to pick classes you want to take.

There are some classes you’re required to take, but you can pick the electives you’re interested in.

Classmates

You’re organized into sections, so you’ll be with the same people all year, in every class.

You’ll be with your block mates in some classes, but you’ll also be with different classes every sem.

Materials

-You buy all your schoolbooks when you enroll.

- The DepEd will provide you the books.

-You’re sometimes obliged to photocopy some notes and handouts.

-Some teachers will require you to buy books, and it won’t be part of your tuition. Also, get used to the library because you’ll be photocopying lots of material there!

Barkada

You already have a clique that’s been together for a long time.

You might have a specific group, but you’re always meeting new people and interacting in lots of various social circles.

Campus

You’re in the same room most of the day.

Every class in a different room maybe even a different building.

Teachers

Already designed before the start of the school year.

Many options are available for almost all your classes, so do your research and choose wisely!

According to candy there’s also BEWARE tips:

-You might have referred to your teachers in high school as “Miss,” but it’s best to call your teachers “Ma’am” or “Sir”.

-TBA is not a room or a person; it means “To Be Announced” or “To Be Advised”

-It’s natural to be a little lost during the first few weeks of school, so confer with your block mates about the location of your next class.

-Don’t expect teachers to coddle or spoon-feed you. Write down important dates and mark them on your calendars.

Want more? You may purchase Candy Magazine and read “Freshman’s fast guide to college” (pages 42-43)

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