...Comparison and Contrast Essay: High School vs. College Life | High School vs. College Life | High school, as well as college is just another part in everyone’s lives. Almost everyone go through such a transition between two very diverse and different worlds. These diverse worlds can be compared and contrasted by everyone. | Keandra Guilmant April 25th, 2016 EN1150 Composition 1 Keandra Guilmant April 25th, 2016 EN1150 Composition 1 4/20/2016 4/20/2016 The way students in high school and college should feel is “It’s just another necessity we need in life.” Almost everyone goes through such a transition between two very diverse and different worlds. These diverse worlds can be compared and contrasted by everyone; however, not all are aware of the possible similarities and differences between them. The purpose of this essay is to compare the students’ high school and college life in terms of the level of academic responsibilities, time schedule, as well as the culture practiced by each student. First of all, high school is the first step to a higher level of learning. This place equips us with the proper knowledge needed in order to survive college and other higher levels of learning. The topics being taught in high school are generalized in basic Math, Science, English, and many other subjects. The students are more relaxed and their responsibilities are not that complicated and heavy in a sense that there are fewer requirements and their due dates...
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...High School vs. College High school and college are alike, but also different in many way. They are both educational institutions which help student become the best to their ability’s. Having a good education is the key to becoming successful in life. It is a proven fact. This achievement requires not only graduating from high school, but also from college. Moving from high school to college may be an exciting, but also changeling. There are the main differences and then there are differences that aren't very distinct. These differences include the opportunity for classes, professors, and the reasonability it come with. The type of classes often differ between high school and college. Most of the classes students attend are usually mandatory, which means you have no say whether you want you go or not. High school classes you attend one class after another, spending 6-7 hours each day in class and every day of the week. You may study outside class as little as 0-2 hour’s week, and this may be mostly last-minute test preparation. You usually don't need to read anything more than once, and sometimes just listening in class and taking notes is enough to pass the class. As for college classes, it’s a little more complicated than just not study and go every day. College courses can be online and can complete homework whenever you have the time. Your classes are set up to fit your schedule not the other way around. You could have class twice a week, and maybe even in the afternoon...
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...More Responsibilities High school life versus college life is like sugar versus salt; they both look alike but the taste is much different. The first difference that I can tell is that I turn to be partially independent. My parents are not treating me like a baby anymore; but instead they now treat me as a young adult. When I was in high school, my parents would not let me to drive to school even when I got my driver license at age of 17. They did not feel safe when I drive the car to school alone. Since I go to college, I now can drive my own car to go to school and I can go home whenever I want to. Besides that, they did not let me go out late but now I can be home anytime that I want. That is the first thing that I notice the difference between high school and college life. The second thing that I can clearly tell the difference is about conversations. High school students tend to talk about whatever they want to without thinking. The most interesting subjects for high school students are: where do we go after school today; what games do we play today; what movies will be released this week… all of those subjects are different, however, they all have one thing in common is that they are all about entertaining. But in college, it is different; people talk more about school and their careers. I am not saying all college students but at least the people that I know in college includes myself; we care more about subjects which are related to school and work. Our conversations...
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...Hundreds upon hundreds of miles away from the place called “home”. For some, leaving just one or two hours from home for college can be one of the hardest things to endure during the first year of college. For a more select few, the journey and adventure that is even farther away from home can be a little trickier. Getting up and moving to a foreign place to start a new life takes courage. However, not even having an opportunity to return home for more than twice a school year, takes a different kind of courage. With having the limited ability to go home and see friends and family in other states, what is the next best thing to seeing your loved ones? Social media. Staying connected to other people is what makes humans human. The fascinating part about social media today is society’s endless amount of options to choose from. Connecting to friends and family is easier today than it was 10 years ago thanks to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and many more. Liz Chevalier, a Graduate Teaching Assistant from New York said that phone calls are a more personal way to get in touch with people she cares about, however there’s not always enough time for that. She adds, “Social media provides a way for us to keep in touch on our own time, and allows me to communicate what is happening in my life to all of my friends and family at once, rather than texting or calling each one individually.” The only downside to relying on social media and other telecommunications to keep in touch with loved...
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...high school and college It is helpful to have an education in today's society especially if you want to be successful. High school and college work hand and in helping students obtain an education. School can differ in a variety of ways such as time, finances, and campus size. High school was mandatory, and I did not like attending! Dropping out was not an option, and I was so happy when I when I graduated. Therefore, my preference is college because it is a choice I made for myself. First, I prefer college because I can set my own schedule. So, when I schedule my college courses, I have more available time and high school was set. Now, that I am enrolled in college, I can go in the evening time. In contrast to high school, I could only go in the morning. I college I have to study more, but in high school, I barely studied. Next, in college can be expensive, but I did not have to pay for my classes and books when in high school. Now, in college I have to pay for all my classes and books. Transportation was free in high school, because I rode the bus. Yet, in college I have to drive my car and pay for gas and maintenance of my vehicle. Finally, the difference between high school and college is campus size. In high school I could walk to all my classes because they were closer together. As for for college, my classes are spread throughout the campus, so I have to drive to my classes. The high school I went to did not have a lot of parking and the spots were designated for...
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...step after graduating high school? It is that time of year where students are graduating from high school and planning to further their education. If you were like me last year, you are more than likely wondering what is expected at college. When I first started college I was so nervous because I didn’t know what to expect or what was expected of me. Now, I feel college life is so much more enjoyable then high school. I have so much more control over my education and more freedom. This paper will address the main differences from high school to college such as college scene, academic level, and rewarding experience. A college scene has a different scene then high school. Social activities are one of the biggest differences transitioning from high school to college. I think the social scene is so much more different than high school because you have more freedom such as choice of college and residence. You have the ability to choose where to reside at whether it is on campus or outside of campus. Most students attending college live on campus and experience the unsupervised and independent lifestyle. At college you will be experiencing your own rules and living on your own. Therefore, you will be subjected to different social activities. This means they are subjected to pressure and temptations. It is important to choose activities that you are comfortable with and not letting someone else pressure you into something you don’t believe in. At college people attend from different...
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...I think there is a big difference between college courses and classes that I took in high school. It has been fifteen years since I was in high school so remembering differences will probably be less fresh in my mind than someone that just graduated. I think the biggest difference between high school and college is that in high school I was expected and made to attend high school as where college is my choice to attend. In high school failure was not an option for me as my parents were strict and a grade below a B was not acceptable. Therefore, I applied myself to my academics because I had to. The curriculum that was set in high school was mostly a set curriculum were you take English, Math, Science and so forth. We did not have a chance to set our classes that would focus toward a career like business management or accounting. College courses are much different. I get to choose which degree program that I want to pursue that will help my career. College also requires me to be self-disciplined to stay on task and dedicate the time for my courses especially taking them online. Attendance is crucial in college education because higher attendance reflects better learning and higher grades. Research also shows that those students that obtain higher grades throughout college resulted in better chances of career success after college. I plan on using different strategies to obtain success with my college education. My plan is to organize my time management. Setting...
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...classroom full of high school student, buzzing about the past weekend’s social events, or last week’s assignments? Or is it a college classroom, with an instructor giving a lecture and several rows of seats filled with students? Do you imagine sitting in front of a computer, completing your assignments from a distance and completely on your own schedule? With those different examples given, I’d like to borrow some of your time and explain how it is education, whether high school or college, can be very similar or quite different. In high school, there are many different social groups found within the adolescent community found on a public campus. Often times, the reason for the different sorts of groups, or cliques, are due to the classes or extracurricular activities one may take. For example, those that are very involved with drama class or a part of the school band would most likely be nicknamed (as well as classified as) “drama geeks” or “band geeks.” Those that are able and choose to dress in very expensive clothing may be nicknamed “preps.” Many may consider this as unfair to the student body as a whole, but it is just how students identify with their peers and themselves. In college universities, the cliques (or groups) evolve into houses, also known as fraternities. Students often times must prove themselves “worthy” of being a part of these groups, either by performing tasks around the campus or rallying for the fraternity. In community colleges, these groups are...
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...There are many similarities as well as differences between High Schools and Colleges throughout the United States. This happens to be such a major transition that will sometimes make you question is it even worth it? In the society we live in today it seems as though you are nothing without a diploma from high school plus a degree from college. While attending high school your 9th through 12th grade year it gives a sense of happiness knowing that it’s almost over and sooner or later that time will come that college is the next big challenge that has to be conquered. However, while still in high school there are many rules and guidelines to be followed such as regularly attending school five days out the week six hours per day no matter. Parents are still legally responsible for all the actions that a child makes and get information on behavior, grades the whole nine yards. Standardized test popping up...
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...High School Education Vs. College Education High school and college are both learning institutions. Having an education plays a very important role in our lives. Some people assume that high school and college are a like because they’re both places to receive an education. There are similarities in high school and college, but numerous differences. A college education is more challenging than a high school education. My high school education was fairly easy. After being out of school for 10 years, I decided to enroll in college. Although my high school education was fairly easy, trying to receive my college education is challenging. Receiving my college education is challenging because I have to deal with time management, being responsible and attending class. Time management plays an important role in receiving my college education. Time is one thing you can’t get back. In high school, I followed the schedule I was given at the beginning of the school year. I had plenty of time to study and complete my work. On the other hand, in college, my adviser helped me select a schedule according to my daily life. I have to make time to study and do my assignments; now that I’m in college. I’m a single mother ,so I have to help my children with there homework , prepare dinner, and get them ready for bed. Because I have a lot to do on a daily basis, the time management tip I use is prioritizing. I make a list and do the most important activity first ;then I go down the...
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...oet, writer. Born Audre Geraldine Lorde on February 18, 1934, in New York, New York. Raised in New York, Audre Lorde grew up to a leading African American poet and essayist who gave voice to issues of race, gender, and sexuality. Her love of poetry started early, and she began writing as a teenager. Lorde attended Hunter College, working to support herself through school. After graduating in 1959, she went on to get a master’s degree in library science from Columbia University in 1961. For most of the 1960s, Audre Lorde worked as a librarian in Mount Vernon, New York, and in New York City. She married attorney Edwin Rollins in 1962, and the couple had two children—Elizabeth and Jonathan. The couple later divorced. Her life changed dramatically in 1968. Her first volume of poetry, First Cities, was published, and she left her job as a head librarian at Town School Library in New York City that year. Also in 1968, Lorde taught a poetry workshop at Tougaloo College in Mississippi, witnessing first-hand the deep racial tensions in the South. She would later teach at John Jay College and Hunter College in New York. Audre Lorde’s third volume of poetry, From a Land Where Other People Live (1973), earned a lot of praise and was nominated for a National Book Award. In this volume she explored issues of identity as well as concerns about global issues. Her next work, New York Head Shop and Museum (1975), was more overtly political than her earlier poem collections. With the...
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...Each decade, Thirty million American children enter high school but only six million of them ever receive a college degree. The remaining twenty four million kids either drop out; complete high school and enter the work force; or attend a community college or university for a couple of years. (TK) College is not for everyone; student’s mindsets are based on parents thinking, the success rate in entrepreneurs vs. technical, universities vs. IT schools, and how college doesn’t equal success. (TK) For a lot of people, going to a four-year college seems like an automatic choice when they graduate from high school. The reason is obvious – higher income. According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, a bachelor’s degree accounted for an average of $16,900 in additional income per year compared to a high school diploma ($30,000 versus $46,900). (TK) Over a 30-year career in the workforce, that’s more than a $500,000 difference in earnings. These numbers may not paint the whole picture, however. Due to the increasingly high costs associated with a college education, as well as other drawbacks, more and more people have been considering trade school as an education alternative. (TK) Trade School vs. College: Drawbacks to College Education Length: Four (or More) Years vs. Two Years For starters, a bachelor’s degree typically takes four years of study, which means that people who enter the workforce after receiving their bachelor’s degree aren’t doing so until age 22...
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...Age Group vs. rating in terms of: | Mean | Computed F-value | p-value | Decision | Remarks | Objectives of Life Insurance and Wealth Management | 20yrs. old - 30 yrs. old | 5 | 1.073 | 0.368 | Failed to reject Ho | Not significant | | 31 yrs. old - 40 yrs. old | 4.96 | | | | | | 41 yrs. old - 50 yrs. old | 5.69 | | | | | | 51 yrs. old & above | 6.62 | | | | | Reasons for Availing Life Insurance | 20 yrs. old - 30 yrs. old | 8 | 0.349 | 0.247 | Failed to reject Ho | Not significant | | 31 yrs. old - 40 yrs. old | 5.7 | | | | | | 41 yrs. old - 50 yrs. old | 5.62 | | | | | | 51yrs. old & above | 6.61 | | | | | Age Group vs. rating in terms of: | Mean | Computed F-value | p-value | Decision | Remarks | Problems Encountered in having Life Insurance and Wealth Management | 20yrs. old - 30 yrs. old | 5 | 0.131 | 0.941 | Failed to reject Ho | Not significant | | 31 yrs. old - 40 yrs. old | 4.96 | | | | | | 41 yrs. old - 50 yrs. old | 5.69 | | | | | | 51 yrs. old & above | 6.62 | | | | | Age Group vs. rating in terms of: | Mean | Computed F-value | p-value | Decision | Remarks | Solutions | 20yrs. old - 30 yrs. old | 5 | 0.214 | 0.886 | Failed to reject Ho | Not significant | | 31 yrs. old - 40 yrs. old | 4.96 | | | | | | 41 yrs. old - 50 yrs. old | 5.69 | | | | | | 51 yrs. old & above | 6.62 | | | | | ...
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...November 18 2013 Public vs. Private All high school seniors nationwide and even some juniors have heightened responsibility and many more difficult decisions to make. One of the main decisions is deciding on a plan for schooling after finally throwing their caps in the blue sky on graduation night. When considering and picking the most comfortable university for the student, there are many different factors to think long and hard about: seeing if the school offers the major of their choice or something that is of interest to them, deciding on a comfortably located university that fits each student's living situation perfectly, signing up and acquiring financial aid, and deciding on a public or private university. One of the factors mentioned should not be a factor at all. Students should not have to worry about struggling to afford a supposedly better education at a private instution versus a public institution. The major difference between private and public institutions is how they are funded and how they use their funds. (Public University vs. Private College) Public insitutions were mostly founded by state governments as early as the 1800s. (Public University vs. Private College) Because most public universities are founded by public funds, the tuition is significantly lower. This is where public and private institutions differentiate. Private universities rely mostly on tuition and private contributions for funding. (Public University vs. Private College) This fact alone explains...
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...largest issue. Also, athletes in public schools start sports a lot later than private schools. Splitting schools and the way you split them has been talked about my tons of experts. Colleges could also be affected by decisions made. Funding is another large issue that comes about in the debate. Comparing enrollment is a very controversial argument as well. The last argument is private schools have to travel very far during tournament time. In all, private schools should not be in the same athletic division as public schools. Recruitment is the process of finding the best individuals academically and athletically to attend your school that may come from another district. This is such a hot topic because private schools can recruit top athletes and top students, and public schools cannot recruit. Public schools have to accept any athlete or student in their district-they have no control over their enrollment, as private schools do. Individuals are attending private schools for sports, not academics. “That’s why I keep telling members we can’t look at it as a public vs. private school issue,” he said. “We have to look at an open enrollment (recruitment) too.” (“Wisconsin Class War”). To solve the recruitment, experts...
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