How is high school difference from university?
Good morning lady and gentleman. Today I will talk about how is high school difference from university? The view of finishing high school and starting in university is a discouraging one for many students. You’re required to leave the friends, teachers and surroundings you have spent years with for a whole new environment. Although this can be a little awesome, it can also be an exciting and rewarding time — and, after the stress of Year 12, a welcome change for many. To give you an idea of what to expect in this transition,
The expectations and responsibilities placed upon you in college are different from those you experienced in high school. The adjustment from high school to university can be difficult for some people. Now I want to talk about 3 things of the difference between high school and university. First, the difference of time. Second, the difference of study. Third, the difference of adaptation
The difference of study what interests you? University education is the first step in taking control of your own learning. Unlike high school, where you study certain subjects because they're essential, at university you can choose a course that suits your interests and abilities. In high school teachers check your completed homework but the university lecturers may not always check completed homework, but they will assume you can perform the same jobs on tests. In high school, Students seldom need to read anything more than once and sometimes listening in class is enough but university student should review class notes and text material regularly and consult with the professor, other students, teaching assistants and tutoring services often. For work, in high school, Teachers often remind you when work is due or when you’ve missed a deadline but university you are expected to complete all assignments listed on the syllabus on time, without being reminded. Therefore, be sure to buy a planner at the beginning of the semester and enter all your due dates.
The difference of time in university unlike at high school, where study is broken up across four terms, tertiary institutions may use a semester or trimester system. Each semester consists of approximately 12 weeks of classes plus exam periods. You may have studied five or six subjects at school; at tertiary level, you generally only study four subjects per semester if you are enrolled full time. The number of contact hours (hours you spend in classes each week) varies depending on the course you’re studying, but most students find they spend much less time at their tertiary institution then they did at school, often only two or three days a week. It is expected that students undertake further study at home — catching up on set readings, studying for exams or completing assignments. This extra time also gives students the chance to work part time or gain course-related work experience, such as an internship.
* Each day you proceed from one class directly to another, spending 6 hours each day--30 hours a week--in class.
* You often have hours between classes; class times vary throughout the day and evening and you spend only 12 to 16 hours each week in class
The difference of adaptation is rules at university aren't as strict as those at high school. For instance, there's no particular dress code like there is at school and no-one's going to call your parents if you miss a class. Obviously though, a high standard of behavior is expected and no form of discrimination will be tolerated. At university we encourage tolerance and acceptance of people of all walks of life, and as a result, you will find the university community a welcoming place free of prejudice, where you can always feel comfortable. In high school your time is structured by others but university you manage your own time.
High School: Students’ activities are monitored and restricted by school, community and parental standards.
College: Students have much more freedom with little outside control and must accept responsibility for their own actions.
To sum up, the difference between high school and university have many things include time, study and adaptation. The change from high school to university can be difficult for some people. You can comprehend -- and adjust to -- these differences between your high-school learning experience and your college education, the faster you'll adjust to the pace of college life, and the better your chances for academic success. Remember that there are a number of differences between college and high school, and it is up to you, the student, to know what is expected of you for maximum achievement at all levels of your educational career.