How does high school compare to college?

How does high school compare to college?

HIGH SCHOOL: You spend on average 6 hours each day/30 hours a week in class, proceeding from one class to the next. The school year is 36 weeks long; with a short break in the spring and a long one over the summer. COLLEGE: You spend 12 to 16 hours each week in class, usually with breaks in between.

What is better about college than high school?

In college, your schedule is more flexible and spread out. You will have much fewer classes than you did in high school. And with fewer classes, there are fewer assignments. That means more free time.

How hard is college compared to high school?

In summary, college classes are definitely harder than high school classes: the topics are more complicated, the learning is more fast-paced, and the expectations for self-teaching are much higher. HOWEVER, college classes are not necessarily harder to do well in.

What is the biggest difference between high school and college?

High school is mandatory and usually free. College is voluntary and can be expensive. Students’ time and schedule is structured in most part by others. Students manage their own time and register for their own classes.

How stressful is college?

Overall, 88 percent of college students reported their school life to be stressful. Education and medical majors reported the highest levels of stress, though, followed by psychology, arts, and the sciences. The biggest stressor for students was exams (89 percent). Financial issues weren’t too far behind, though.

What is college life like?

Students bounce back and forth to class, dining hall, dorm, meetings, library, sports, etc. all day long. They may get up early and stay up late to get it all done. It takes some getting used to, but busy as they are, most college students come to appreciate the freedom they have to manage their own time.

What are the cons of going to college?

Disadvantages of College Education

  • College can be pretty expensive.
  • Many students have to get student loans for college.
  • Children from poor families often can’t afford college education.
  • College education has lost its reputation.
  • Quality of education greatly varies across colleges.
  • Not everyone gets a good job afterward.

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