FREE ESSAY ON DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE

I have noticed a few differences between high school and college. I spent all four years
in high school, and graduated this past year. I have only spent a half of a semester in
college, not giving me a full evaluation of college.
In high school, you couldn't do that much as a freshman. You really didn't know what to
expect coming from middle school, just that it was a new place to learn. Following the
rules was a necessity. If you didn't get in good with a couple of teachers, the rest of
your high school years could be treacherous. Although, if you could get through your
freshman year, the other three are a breeze.
During your sophomore through senior year, you had made friends with most teachers and
could get by with almost anything. If you were in any class with that certain teacher,
she would probably let you do favors for her to get you out of class. She would also let
you go do things you needed to do, always giving you a good grade, and you didn't even
have to show up to class most of the time. I thought high school was the easiest part of
my school days.
College is a totally different atmosphere. You still have the same freedom you had in
high school, but you don't have to go to class if you don't want to. The disadvantage is,
you can't make up any work you missed either. In high school, if you missed three or four
days you got the same amount of time to make it up.
Here at Maple Woods, there are very few sports you can get into. I think the only sports
they have are baseball and softball. In high school, you can get into any sport you can
think of. Another thing is that you don't have to be on time, or stay the whole time. You
can get up and leave at anytime you want. The reason for that is, you are paying for your
credits, if you don't pass you don't get the credit. That is a waste of money, and no one
likes to waste money.
I prefer college, because you get to make your schedule. You can come in as early as
eight in the morning, and leave as late as eight at night. It makes it much more
convenient for those who work forty or more hours a week. Even though I prefer college
now, I still think high school was the best years of your life.