College 4 Realz - College Classes

Education: The reason why you are at college. Classes are a major part of college and can make or break your college experience. I briefly described the difference between highschool and college classes in a previous post (here), but this post will go into more detail of what to expect and how to succeed in college level courses! Keep in mind that this is based off my personal experiences. Currently, I’ve only had 2 semesters of classes, and before that I was homeschooled (which was on my meet me page) so my personal experiences are somewhat limited 😊

College 4 Realz: Money Management

                Whenever the topic of colleges comes up, usually the word money is mentioned. Tuition and room and board are the major expenses that you probably won't be able to pay for by whipping cash out of your pocket. Other expenses college students commonly meet and sometimes forget about are textbook costs, dues for various clubs, travel money, food and necessities, special clothing (usually business attire) and extra class fees. Here are some ways to maintain enough wealth to help you cover these expenses:

College 4 Realz.......Highschool Vs. College

As most of you might figure, college is vastly different than highschool. In addition to possible lifestyle changes such as moving away from home, maybe even to another state or country, and living on your own or with a stranger, there are some other major differences.

College 4 Realz......A New Semester

You arrive on campus on a chilly day, your car full of bags and suitcases packed with a winter wardrobe, new textbooks and notepads, and random Christmas presents and snacks.  You tumble into your dorm room, arms burning from the weight of too many bags so you only have to make one trip. Friends reunite in the hallways, avoiding empty rooms of the students who have left the university, never to return. You then consider several options: A) rest up for the long day of classes tomorrow B) party it up with friends to celebrate the new semester C) meticulously organize your planner and make sure you can find your new classrooms D) curl up alone or with a buddy and Netflix until you fall asleep.

College 4 Realz...... Finals Week

After a lot of hard work, new experiences and a lot of fun, we have officially finished our first semester of college and now blissfully retreat to recuperate over a month long winter break. Also, now we have a good idea of what the dreaded Finals Week involves. When you think of college finals the first thing that comes to mind is stress, coffee and energy drinks, and pulling lots of all-nighters.

College 4 Realz...... Myth Vs. Reality

There are a lot of common sayings or facts about college that simply are not true, or are exaggerated. Keep in mind that it totally depends on the size of the college, atmosphere and the people you hang around, but in my particular experience, here are 5 facts I have discovered:

 

1. You CAN balance your sleep, studying and social life.

College 4 realz....If I Can Do It Anyone Can!

Hey everyone!            

            College is a short period in your life where you have an opportunity to easily try new things and be involved in projects you know nothing about. A few months ago, I would be shocked if I was told I would be deeply involved in a collegiate theater production.

College 4 Realz......Survival List

Here is a compiled list of things every college student should bring to their dorm! Now, this is not a list of EVERYTHING you need, like clothes, bedding, etc., but of things you might not think about. There are dozens of lists like these on the internet, so we tried to think of little things that usually are missed.