College workload

[Riyotsu4]

The first thing you'll notice is the workload. It will be heavier and more intense than you ever experienced before. The major challenges of college work are the large volume of reading, the short deadlines, and the writing, writing, writing.

[gwash85]

i understand where you're coming from, but i don't totally agree with this. i went to a really competative and hard high school, and have found college to be easier and i've gotten better grades since i've gone to college...i think it really depends on what you're used to and how prepared you are in the first place.

[Chris Phillips]

Gwash85 -

Great point! It really does depend on each individuals situation. I was in a similar situation as you:

I remember the first few weeks of freshman year when I was totally shocked by some of the questions other students were asking. I was thinking to myself: "What high school did you go to where you did not learn this?"

It wasn't until then I realized how good my high school was a preparing me for college.

The important thing is to find the right study strategy for you and do whatever it takes to get good grades. This can vary dramatically: Some students only have to study an hour a day where others may have to study several hours to get the same results.

[Chris]

I think how much time you study depends on the strategy you use. As a freshman, it's hard to know if your strategy works until the first round of exams. University learning centers do a good job of helping you "cope" with the workload, but they still miss out on some of the best ideas. There's better information out there on the interweb, you just have to look for it.

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I think how much time you study depends on the strategy you use. As a freshman, it's hard to know if your strategy works until the first round of exams. University learning centers do a good job of helping you "cope" with the workload, but they still miss out on some of the best ideas. There's better information out there on the interweb, you just have to look for it.
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[Selby Norwood]

College life can be like what you see in the movies or it can be simple and relaxing. It really is whatever you make it. Of course, that probably depends on the size of the University you attend. I'm at Florida State. It's different from high school because you pick your schedule and manage your own time.

[Tasleus]

I agree. It's all about being prepared, and trying to stay one step ahead. You can totally relax and kick back in college. But you have to be a responsible student to do so. Maybe I could write an article on this? Would anyone have any objections to that, or would someone else rather write an article on dealing with college workloads?

[Bert Callahan]

Choosing your College workload ...

Depending on your college and major, you likely have to select your courses yourself and build your own schedule. Try not to exceed the amount of courses considered a “full time” schedule at your college. If you are a science student you can expect to spend a few hours a week in a lab. That limits your time for other courses, so it may be wise to take fewer credits. At universities where every full year class counts for one credit, five courses is considered full time and 2.5 to 3 credits means you are a part time student.

[victorwatkins]

I agree. It's all about being prepared, and trying to stay one step ahead. You can totally relax and kick back in college. But you have to be a responsible student to do so. Maybe I could write an article on this? Would anyone have any objections to that, or would someone else rather write an article on dealing with college workloads?

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