From the five entries of “Letters to a Freshmen,” I got reminded of a lot of stuff I already knew and also found some helpful hints to get me through my first year. I learned that the best food at Wagoner is during breakfast time. Also, I learned that I need to write or type down nearly everything my professors say. The most important thing I learned was this, “Don’t get discouraged if you make a few bad grades here and there. ”I tend to get very discouraged if I score very low on a test or assignment.
From sleeping through an English class, to skipping a history test, because you haven’t touched your textbook all semester. Seniors are so close to moving onto the next step of their life that the things that were so exciting their freshman don't appeal to them. They are ready to experience life outside of high school; whether that's college,
The article “Message to My Freshman Students” by Keith M. Parsons discusses about the freshman year students and their transition from high school to college. In the article, Parsons has also address to his freshman class by pointing some of the problems with them and also provides some advices. The author also has discussed about the difference in teaching and learning from high school to college. After reading the article I mostly agree with many points that the author had put up but I disagree to some. As a sophomore, I have to say that transition between high school and college is hard.
Imagine yourself a senior in high school and wondering if you have what it takes to make a good impression at college. Are you smart enough? How are professors going to perceive you on the first day of class? Also, which of your interest will make you stand out? All of these questions freak out every senior no matter what.
As a freshman the transition was some what difficult for me. These are somethings I think would be good to new for the middle schoolers that are tranistioning into highschool. First keep organized. I can 't stress that enough because if you don 't you will lose things really easy and become a real mess. Another thing is a personal opinion but I don 't think that going to your locker every passing period is a good idea.
As we walk the halls, we discuss what life will be like in high school, where the rooms are, and the best parts of high school. With each passing step, the freshmen speed up as they become more and more comfortable with this new home away from home. It seems as though they have matured in the few minutes that I have spent
As I walked through Wahlert Catholic, I looked around to familiar faces and thought to myself this is the year I will put myself out there and try new things, and make new friends. Freshman Orientation, I sat in bleachers and thought to myself, What I am going to do with myself this year? To all freshman, sometimes you walk in not knowing what you may do but you will figure it out eventually. I made my decision on Golf. My freshman year, I played the JV team for the first time, before that I never played on a team.
Just because a person goes to college does not mean they will automatically have the perfect experience because “[i]t is difficult to meet new people by just going to class or randomly saying hello to a nice-looking person” (Gwin). I am going to step outside of my comfort zone in order to ensure I have a good experience. A reality television show about college freshmen was filmed at the University of Texas. All of the choices, words, and experiences of a group of college freshman was filmed and broadcast. A group of upperclassmen from Georgetown University watched the series and laughed at the accuracy (Farrell).
Ithaca College decided to begin a program to give students an easier transition to their higher education, and I believe all colleges should follow their example. A transition to college is already difficult for students who were guided and helped by relatives. Now, first generation students often begin their semester blindfolded. First of all, student orientations are the most vital initiation process for all students.
Hello, and welcome to Jr. High. As an eighth grader, I have some tricks up my sleeve that might help you on your long journey through school. In Jr. High it may seem hard until you get the hang of changing classes and using your class time well. This paper will be filled with hacks of how to learn as much as possible, how to stay organized, and finally how to stay social throughout the school year. I think that you will find these tip and tricks very valuable throughout school, and wish that I had them during my sixth and seventh-grade year.
One of the greatest transition periods in our lives is the transformation from being a high school student to a university student. It is the phase where students have to face difficulties from both academic and personal aspects. This essay is going to inform about the process of the transition and illustrates how can a person become a successful first year undergraduate. Many issues involve in the process and also the solutions to those problems will be explored below. Exchanging to another environment can be very challenging.
Whether it is online or on campus, college is the one place where everyone pursues some form of higher education. In saying that, every college student wants to have a good experience but still make it through triumphantly. As intimidating as it may seem, with the right attitude and enough encouragement, students can make it to the finish line victoriously.
Freshman year is always the scariest you’re all alone with a million questions. Yikes! Welcome to Virginia Union University. I am sure you have been given lots of advice on how to survive freshman year, but just in case you were not or were too overwhelmed to retain any here are a few tips that will help you along the way.
Do you remember what first day jitters were like? Day one of college was full of butterflies for me, because of the stress I experienced in taking the next step forward in life. I moved from high school to college through dual enrollment. The change provided many valuable lessons that would benefit my future. Everything began in my senior year when I took college classes while still enrolled in high school.
Freshman year I am critically going to address the importance of your first year. Its the base for the next three years. Your grade point average (GPA) contributes to setting that base, in addition, to the grades you make each year. Always remind yourself to be on top of your grades and set annual goals. Take advantage of the time spent in class, as usual, you can finish homework if you are on task.
