Did you enjoy college?
814967
I had to pay my own way through college, so partying was OUT -- I had to work too hard just to pay the bills -- and yes, I did end up with High Honors for my UGrad Degrees.\n\nSo I did like the schools I went to -- but as far as 'enjoying' -- that is hard to do when you have to work to pay the bills, and then work to finish the assignments/projects/thesis/whatever.  \n\nNOW -- as a Retiree (and FINALLY Empty Nesting Single!) -- I am BACK in College -- enjoying just going to classes and learning new skills in areas that were NOT around when I got my Original UGrad and Grad Degrees -- things like Website Design, Digital Photography, and having fun taking courses that are considered electives -- like Beginning Golf!\n\nNOW -- NOT partying, but I sure can relax knowing that even though I am earning Credit at College (and STILL I get high Grades!), I am having fun learning NEW skills and enjoying my time in the classes in the first place!  The pressure is off, the time is my own, and this is a LOT cheaper than vacationing in different places, and my MIND is Staying Active along with my BODY -- which, if I did not do this -- would atrophy from boredom!
886412
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?
392586
My first semester of college I nearly went insane. I was sick all the time, I was scared to meet new people, and it seemed like everyone else was a genius compared to me. My chemistry class is was kept me sane. \n\nIt helped that it was smaller (60-70 people.) It was still twice the size of my high school classes, but less than half the size of a normal lecture at my college. The professor was GREAT. He was the first professor to learn my name, or even seem to care that I, as an individual, understood the material. AT the time, it was a big deal. He was also a great teacher in general. He liked to do demonstrations and involve the students in them. \n\nMost importantly, for whatever reason, I ended up becoming friends with a lot of people in that class. Nerds are drawn to one another, perhaps? I'm not sure what I would have done without it.
650539
I used to be. I graduated many years ago. Truthfully, if it hadn't been for the Honors College, my education would have been lacking. We had special lectures and challenging courses in economics, the arts and sciences and many other fields that simply weren't available to the rest of the campus (which I think, in retrospect, was a crime because everybody could have learned from them). I'm not sorry I did it, and would recommend it to anybody. You may end up not liking it and eventually make the choice to leave the program, but at least give it a try.
631895
my mom and I went to college together and it was great. We were best friends.  Studied together and really bonded, it was an amazing experience that none of my sisters or brother got to share with her and we will have that memory for a lifetime.
156757
I did, but I got married during my senior year spring break, so I guess that doesn't really count.\n\nIf you are considering sex I would really wait for a decent person. Don't waste it on some loser.
586352
My senior year. I had the most fun because I joined a few clubs and was more active in chorus. I was in a trio that won first in state and a triple trio that won second in state. I also had lots of friends and fun. Unfortunately, I had a little too much fun and my grades fell so badly that I almost didn't graduate. I barely made it, but at the last exam, I gave it my all and passed. If I would have only done that throughout all of high school, I would have been an honor student, along with winning lots of scholarships and going on to college. But, alas, I didn't. Don't mean to bum you out, but it's true. I had more freedom as a senior, turning 18 in the middle of the year. I didn't handle 18 too well. I hope you do better than I did. Study hard. Get the best grades you can. Join a couple of clubs. Have fun. You'll only do this once, then it's gone. Learn from one who's been there, done that. Be careful. Be safe. <*)))><
1145007
i loved my freshman year of college...i have never laughed more, or cried in my entire life. I lived on Campus and that was DEFINITELY a new experience for me because I was in a CO-ED dorm, on the same floor with football players and baseball players, and gymnasts (don't know why i was put on this floor but it was FUN) ...freshman year is that time in your life were you finally realize...YOU ARE GROWN..YOU ARE NOW RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING YOUR OWN DECISIONS AND HANDLING THE CONSEQUENCES THAT COME WITH THOSE DECISIONS.....\n\nI learned that racism still exists, I learned about towns in my own state that I had never even heard of!, I learned how to tolerate all sorts of peoples attitude and how to ignore them, i mean its such a wake up call in life.......i wouldn't trade my freshman year for anything....its  all of the above and more.....\n\nIt was the first time in my life I felt free to do what I please......i went to party's, drank, and still made the deans list...so it all depends on how you handle this new found freedom..... but i don't regret anything ,,,,nothing but good memories to tell my children....
456592
yup. i actually did i went to a junior college for the first two years and i got a degree i wanted. the only difference between junior colleges and universitys r whatever is the sports and the extra things
286769
College changed my life. It opens your eyes, and it's the sweetest life experience. I never lived in dorms, but I've been told that you really bond with roommates, and more often than not you find life long friends in there. Professors: the range is as wide as it can be, you'll have the ones you totally hate, and the ones you just fall in love with. Occasionally you'll get both extremes merged in one prof. Activities, classes, and students are all relative to your major and what school you're going to. I went to a public university and it was awesome. That's the one place where no matter where you're from, you're all the same.
90804
Yes!My high school was awesome.We had tons of AP and honors classes, a great football team, tons of extracurriculars, and I was involved in alot of them. I had awesome friends and loved high school most of the time. It was the best time of my life and I wouldn't trade it for anything!
273702
I went there anyway and gradually found it interesting. I've gone through such a period. But finally, I went through school, college, university and I'm really happy I did it. Or else, I would have missed out on so much in life....
930253
No i don't think it's part of a college experience  , i think it's part of life.A college experience is a college experience, studing, sport activities you are to under take in college, but things can happened along the way in college, which are things you experiince and makes you a person in life cuuz you have to make chosses on your own and finally all these are just experiences in life that make you a person.good luck.
507749
It's funny you ask that now, I happen to be 26 and my 18 yealr old sister just graduated from high school, I also graduated but by a hair. I got pregnant about a year after and never got around to focusing on further eduacation. SInce then my family has been my #1 priorty and barely have time for work, let alone a school and/or career. The #1 regret I have was not taking full advantage of school and the eduacation, I was a slacker, a skipper and not involved in school activities. Now I see my sister and she did it all, cheerleading, has a 3.9 GPA, missed only 2 days of school since kindergarten, I mean, she enjoyed every minute of it. I sure as hell wish I did. I would have done soo good and tried hard to get a scholarship and so on. \n\nBut, you play the cards you deal yourself and make the best of it. I don't regret my family at all, but had I to do it over and knew what I know now, then I would be a totally different person.\n\nThanks for that question, I enjoyed answering it.
9340
My mom, who is 45, is going back to school for the first time in January.  She hated high school and barely graduated.  But, seeing my cousin and I so happy and excited by the college experiences, she realized how important her own education is.\n\nMoral:  It's never too late to go back.
1051468
I had way more freedom at university because I lived independently and could come and go as I please.  From an academic perspective, I was only responsible to myself at university, so if I skipped class or didn't hand in assigments, my parents never knew!  I loved being responsible for myself.\n\nMy grades were better in high school because I felt pressure to get good marks and get into university.  At university, I had already achieved my goals and let my marks slide in order to have more fun!\n\nMy social life was pretty wild in university- I was out on the town at nightclubs most nights!  I drank and partied all the time, with totally random people, and ended up in some pretty weird situations.  In high school I didn't drink until the 12th grade and always partied with my group of friends, so it was less crazy and less frequent!\n\nI think I will be friends with my high school friends forever, but it was easy to lose touch with my university friends because we were all from different places and all moved away at the end.  With my high school friends, we all have hometown connections.\n\nBut overall, I definitely prefer university (which is why I'm going back for a Masters!)
765936
Are you somehow special? Do you play sports? Are you very smart? Do you want to go university?