1. High School vs. College
Prof Foster
9/17/09

2. Common misconceptions
Is this what high school is really like?
Then why do we think college might be like this….

3. How College is different from High School
Following “the rules” in high school
VS.
Choosing Responsibility in College

4. Where there are differences
High School
Your time is structured by others
Each day - 6 hours per day - 30 hours a week in class
College
You manage your own time
Hours of time exist between classes. Times vary throughout the day. 12 to 16 hours a week in class

5. Where there are differences
High School
School year is 36 weeks long
Most classes extend the entire year - same teachers, same classmates
Average 35 students per class
College
2 separate 15 week semesters
Entirely different set of classes, students, subjects each semester
Classes can have >100 students

6. Where there are differences
High School
Seldom need to read anything more than once
Most assignments are discussed and re-taught in class
College
Need to review class notes and material everyday
Substantial amounts of reading and writing may NOT be directly addressed in class

7. Where there are differences
High School
You may study as little as 2 hours per week per class
Very few true group projects that require teamwork and communication outside of regular class hours
College
Need to study at least 2 to 3 hours outside class for every hour in class
Group projects and reports require meeting outside of class time

8. Where there are differences
High School
Teachers remind you of your responsibilities and guide you in setting priorities
Teachers remind you of incomplete work
Teachers help you understand material in the textbook
College
You must balance your responsibilities and set priorities
Professors may not remind you of incomplete work
Professors may not follow the textbook. Instead they expand on the text with illustrations and examples

9. Small group discussions
How did you develop expectations of what college will be like?
TV/movies
Friends/siblings
Teachers/counselors
Talks with family?
What are the top 2 things you will miss about high school?
What are the top 2 things you will NOT miss about high school?

10. Real Students share… Old Dominion University….
Audio is not great, but listen intently and you’ll catch a lot of our topics this semester

11. Topics from the video Time management Responsibility - Goals
Expectations - tests, studying, note taking skills
Money Management
Social Skills