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College is your chance to become who you want to be. Everything is up to you and it is nothing like high school. In high school almost everything you did was planned for you by others. What courses you took, when you took them, what/when you ate, when your laundry got done, the list could go on and on. In college you're on your own with nobody to watch your back and make sure things get done. You have complete freedom to become a success, don't let yourself down. In college you will meet people from every walk of life. They will be from different areas, they will be all different ages, races, backgrounds, and beliefs. Don't shut yourself up in a self-made cultural shell and lock yourself away from them. Just because they haven't been your friends since kindergarten doesn't mean they won't be good friends with you now. You can learn a lot from other people if you give them a chance.
Learn how to address your instructors - Some instructors prefer to be formal, others are comfortable on a first name basis. Be on the safe side, if they are a Dr. use that title. They may come up and say, "You know, you can call me Bob.," later on. The first class is important! - The first meeting of each class you take is very important. During the first class the tone will be set for the rest of the term. You'll get your syllabus, learn about the professor's grading policies, what is required of you, and when things are due. Don't miss the first meeting! Good luck! - College can be one of the most rewarding times of your life. Take advantage of it! | |
