whats college life like??
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I found it the most exciting, eye-opening, mind blowing experience of my life.  Everything you think you know will be challenged, what you don't know anything about you will discover, and what you have a passion for will be revealed. It will set you on the course of who you will become, the kind of person you want to be and give you the tools you will need to accomplish that.\n\nOf course, you can also party through school, squander the opportunity and turn a blind eye to everything you learn that challenges you to think. I know many people who did just that and regret it today.\n\nI learned so much as an undergrad that I continued educating my self through a post graduate degree.  I don't believe I would have been so successful in my businesses if my experiences at the universities would not have taught me so much about the world and myself.\n\nGood luck, remember to have some fun and enjoy the challenge.
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Have fun while u can, but don't slack off. college is great, but extremely hard work. try to enjoy yourself as much as you can because you may be overwhelmed with work in college.
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Going to college can be very intimidating and exciting, too. Good for you for moving on in your studies.\n\nI have a suggestion for what it's worth:\n\nGo to the community college for your first year. Take the general foundation courses (like English, science, etc.), then transfer. \nYou can save up money and go on to the big University.\n\nYou will meet all kinds of people from all over the country and the world at MTSU (maybe at your community college, too.)  When students enter a new university, usually as freshmen, there are lots of activities that allow you to meet people. If you stay in a dorm, you will meet and live with new people.\n\nHave you visited MTSU? A lot of colleges and universities have programs where you can go onto campus for a few days and follow current students around (shadowing). You can sit in classes and talk to the profs and check out the surroundings. You may want to consider that, too. \n\nFrom your question and comments,you seem ready to go, but a little unsure of yourself.  You are not alone. There are probably lots of other kids who are a bit unsure of going to a new place.\nThat's a part of the learning process.\n\nGood luck.
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Hate to break this to you partner...College is no realistic representation of what real life is like. When you have a job you are expected to get up each day and go work hard to produce results. If you want soothing hire a massuese(sp?)
439982
Going to college full time, living on my own, working part-time and keeping up a committed, 4-year long-distance relationship at the same time.  These are more like medium-sized achievements but I'm the first in my family to go to college, not many people my age live by themselves, working is a necesity but it adds to the workload and the relationship part is difficult, but working out well.  It's all hard work.
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What Are Your Strengths?\n\nWhat Do You Regard As Your Major Achievement?\n\nWhy Did You Decide On This College?\n\nWhat Did You Get Out Of Your Academics?\n\nWhere Do You See Yourself N Years Later?\n\nHow Would Your Friends Describe You?\n\nWhat Have You Learnt From Your School Experience?\n\nWhat Has Been Your Biggest Failure?\n\nWhat Skills Will You Develop Here?\n\nWho Is Your Role Model?\n\nWhat Do You Do In Your Spare Time?\n\nIf We Accept You, Will You Join us?\n\nWhat Do You Not Like Doing?\n\nDo You Have Any Questions for Me?\n\nWhat Other College Options Have You Considered?\n\nWhat Are Your Weaknesses?
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I am a 1L, and it is not as bad as I thought.  It depends on how challenging your school is.  Yes, there is lots of reading, and professors that call on you with the Socratic method, but you get used to it.  The hardest thing is just time management.\n\nOn the other hand it is lots of fun.  Most schools will have sections with the same group in all the same classes.  It's a lot like high school - you get to know your classmates really well, there's plenty of gossip and dating, and you feel like you have so much to learn.  \n\nBut law school is really about training your brain to think like a lawyer - listen to the type of questions your professor asks, and you will be following the same lines of thinking in your exams.  You will also learn how to research.\n\nYou can take a law school prep course from BarBri for a crash course in briefing and exam techniques, but many schools will also have workshops on this in the beginning of the year.\n\nThe best thing to do is work hard, but don't put too much pressure on yourself.  Most schools work on mandatory curves, so even if everyone does really well, they are forced to give out a certain amount of As, Bs and Cs.  It can be dissapointing from going from straight As to a B or C average, because you are now among a much more competitive group.\n\nNo matter how difficult it gets, its a lot of fun.  My section is like a big family, we are constantly getting together out of class to hang out, and we help each other out when we need it.  Some schools are very cut-throat, so check out the schools, talk to the students, and see if you would like it there.  Going to the best school for you is the best way to ensure a great first year.
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The first question u have to answear is what u wanna be in life! and then try to think that u probably are going to do that the rest of u life if u want to be succesful. U have to have passion for what u do. So study every college particularly and make a decision. And u know collage life is the best, they are the best years of u life
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While you are in school it will seem like it draaaags on and on...pretty much until the last month of your senior year. At that point, you'll be thinking, "Where the hell did it all go? And when??" And of couse after you have graduated and have been in college, or are working (hopefully you will go to college!!!) you will be wishing for the good old days of leisure (even though it didn't seem like it then.)
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It all depends on what your college experience is like and where your life leads afterward.
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There's really nothing to be worried about, friend. It's more a learning experience outside of the classroom than inside. As long as you're not afraid of learning you have nothing to fear from college. Just keep an open (but discerning) head on your shoulders and you'll do great. I should know, I've been in 'college' for almost ten years now.
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a quiet, underestimated school. I'm a second year and enjoying my time here. Frats dominate the social scene and the school is going through a construction boom. the weather isn't as bad as i though it would be. overall I am satisfied with my decision to come here
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welcome to the real world. Hey this is going to be a big step in your life. You are now becoming or are now an adult. This is going to be your opportunity to grow into and experience the world out there. Dont worry, if you stress out and worry, then your years in college will suck. Make time to enjoy(partying to a limit) and then stay focused with school work as well.  You will be able to party 20 times more harder after college, but make the most out of the years in college. If I had a chance to, I would LOVE to go back to college, those were the best years of my life....seriously, you will enjoy it.  It is a whole new world.
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college was the greatest experience I have ever had.  It is hard to leave the comfort of home and family but it is a wonderful feeling knowing that you are providing for yourself and you no longer need to rely on anyone else
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Growing up! Supporting yourself, not always having mommy and daddy being there for you.  Experiencing things, and making your own decisions and dealing with the consequences was the best thing I learned from college......
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congrats on graduating!\n\ncollege is a big transition, especially if your school is far from home.  new place, new home, roommates, etc.  It's natural to be apprehensive, but don't let it inhibit you....I think you may later rejoice in college life and wonder how on earth you could have questioned it (this happens to me with big decisions/transitions).\n\nEnjoy college and life. Learn, explore, and grow!\n\nGood luck! I will be praying for you. :)
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College is awesome. Don't get scared. It's nothing like High School. There is more freedom to do things(depending on school selection). I'm sure you'll find people who like the same things you do. I hardly ever see anyone who I went to High School with, but it's in college where you will find colleges and friends for life. You are around people who are over the age of 18 (not like high school, where majority of them are under 18 and immature.) You'll do fine. However, there are some people who get homesick if they are away from their hometown. But I wouldn't know that feeling, b/c I was out of my parents house the weekend I turned 18. I started college at the age of 22, and was out on my own anyway. Keep focused on your school, college rocks and there is usually parties all the time. Be paticular about who you choose as your peers. Be strong, if you can't make it through the life of college...you won't ever make a good paycheck....just kidding, but seriously...life will be harder if you can't even survive college. You will go through a lot and exerience a lot, and depending on how much you have already been exposed too....you will see and meet new and interesting people and maybe even a soul mate. Good Luck!