Who Is A Millionaire?

I am one of those freshman students this year, who is attending college this fall at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. It never hit me until now why I even decided to go to college. There are numerous reasons why millions of students are attending college every year, just like me. I am attending college to grow successful in life, expand my awareness, and occupy countless opportunities to travel.

Seniors have a tendency of taking their last year of high school for granted. They do not realize that the relaxed classes and fun filled weekends with their best friends will all soon come to a devastating end. They have applied for college, bought miniature refrigerators, and sent in their housing applications, but none of them have really thought about college in the way that they should. When asked about college most high school seniors image the huge parties, attractive people, and freedom; however, college is much more than that and, in a way, much less. College and high school are completely different when it comes to a student’s actual lifestyle, but they have many of the same traits that most high school seniors do not see coming.

Going into a community college or even stepping into a new university for the first time is terrifying. I would know because I’ve had this experience. I just finished my first quarter of fall 2015 at CSUB, my first quarter was not so good at CSUB. I took 3 classes, I got a B in one and a CP in the other which means pass, but in my third class I got an F, and these classes I did not pick. I had a councilor pick my classes because I had no idea of what classes to pick. I would recommend that a freshmen research the class thoroughly before taking the class, it’s better to know what you’re getting yourself into than just depending on others to direct you that even goes for a counselor. You know yourself better than anyone else to know what classes you can handle. I would like to share some great advice I have for incoming CSUB freshmen.

Although choosing the right class and professor may be your biggest priority in your college experience, other than maintaining a good GPA and mental health, it can be difficult and stressful. There is nothing worse than signing up for a class and a week later dreading going to class. Are they a tough grader? Are they easy to work with? Do they give lots of homework? These are just a few questions you may ask yourself during the distressful time of signing up for next terms classes. Here are a few ways to decide which classes and professors are right for you.

The first of our assignments, “7 Things Graduating Seniors Should Know About College” by Lynn F. Jacobs and Jeremy S. Hyman, taught me some of the beginning steps of how to be prepared for my first time at college. For example, I learned that you do not need to have a major picked out right away. As students grow through college, there are plenty of opportunities that arise that will make them want to change majors. I also learned that, unlike high school, college class attendance is critical for passing the classes. Professors have a limited amount of time to teach each topic and a student could miss a good portion of knowledge because he or she missed a handful of classes. These are only a few pieces of advice the article gives new college

With the switch from high school to college, students will be changed for the better or worse. An article titled “Your First Year of College: 25 Strategies and Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive Your Freshman Year and Beyond” written by Randall S. Hansen, a retired professor, explains that college does not need to be complex as most make it out to be. In college, the first week is essential to all students “It is during this time that you make critical decisions that will have an effect on the rest of your life.” (Hansen 1). Many kids drop out of college early due to their participation in the party scene. Students who are dedicated to their education receive the true college experience. Hansen explains that scholars should relax and participate

First, we want to be at ease when coming to college as an upcoming freshman knowing that we still have freedom to choose any course that we are curious or excited about taking. The last thing we want is an academic advisor telling us that we cannot choose or do this or do that to our schedule because of the curriculum of our major. This may create a confrontation between the advisor and

Often times high-school seniors think of college as a scary experience, when in reality it is a great one! Meeting new people and learning about new and different world views and ideas are just some of the many unexpected positives of going. There is no better feeling than going and

There are many ways incoming freshman can start preparing for college before the arrival of the first day of class. One of

Graduating from high school is what every student is looking forward to. However, going to college is a big accomplishment for all students. The first day of freshman high school and college feels the same, the excitement and pressured. As many students experienced, both high school and college could be compared their similarities. First, both students in college and high school are expected to behave in well mannered, attend to every class on time, and respect the teachers or professors. Second, being prepared in class is needed for the success whether the students are in high school or college. Third, high school and college allow the students to figure out and pursue their career. In contrary, high school and college have a lot of differences to each other. Unlike high school, students in college can choose a college they would prefer, they can manage their own time, and students be able to learn how to balance their responsibilities and priorities.

As a girl who has gone through freshman year, I have learned what you should really value in your freshman year. The relationships you make in freshman year, the grades you make, and the way you walk with the Lord your freshman year are so important for you to have a great freshman year.

One of the most important decisions when attending your first year or any year of college is deciding what major to choose. When you’re deciding this do you think about what your parents want, what your grandparents want, what your friends say you should do, or what your pears tell you to do? Or do you listen to yourself and what you want or what you think you should do? In the article “Who Are You and What Are You Doing Here?” published on August 22nd 2011 in The Oxford American, Mark Edmundson gives you a pretty good idea of how to help your decision-making. He explains in very good detail that when going into your first year of college you should only focus on what you want to do and doing the things that make you happy and to find your

Freshman year, the year of many first; the first time living away from home, the first time being away from friends, the first time a student has control of their own learning. Freshman year requires a lot of discipline, but a lot of students do not possess this trait. The factors that contribute to the success of first year college students are social support, comfort within the college environment, self control,responsibiliy and positive self concept.

With an increased demand for skilled labors, many students nowadays find themselves needing to complete some form of higher education at college to ensure their success in the workplace and their future career goals. Although freshmen students often enter college with high expectations and ambitions, many eventually drop out of college. Why does that happen? In an ever-changing and more competitive environment, the demanding expectations on college students now soar at unprecedented heights, creating stressful and unpleasant experiences for many of them as they try to keep up with all the burdens inflicted upon them. In their writings, Dr. Christine B. Whelan, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Alan Schwartz, and Nisha Ramachandran explore and illustrate some of the stress-creating challenges that freshmen struggle with today. Even though many factors contribute to the huge list of problems for first-year students, many of the problems that create stress for college freshmen fall under the categories of academic factors, (what adverb to add) teachers, and personal-life conflicts.

Starting out as a college freshman, I wasn’t sure if I was college ready. When I graduated high school, I decided to take off of school to be in the workforce before going to college. However, studies explain that I was not the only student unsure of themselves about their readiness. As freshmen start their first semesters, they learn that high school and college are different. There are also articles that assist newcomers and give them advice of what to expect in their college careers.