When you signed up for college, you were probably aware that the subject matter you studied would be more difficult. However, you might not have expected the many differences that exist between the work you did in high school and what is expected of you as a college student.
An obvious difference is the workload. In high school you may not have needed to study more than a few hours per week. College classes require greater attention and devotion. How much time you ask? A good rule of thumb is to add up the hours of class you have each day and multiply that number by two. For example, if you have two hours of class on Monday, you should plan to spend about four hours doing work. Remember that this is only a general guide—you may need more or less time depending on your individual ability, needs, and learning style.
The type of work you are assigned in college is different as well. High school generally consists of a lot of “busy work” including items such as worksheets, small essay assignments, and short answer questions. College assignments, however, generally include large textbook readings or in-depth papers and projects. Because of the nature of the beast, you must learn to break assignments down into smaller chunks that can be spaced out over several days. Doing this decreases the likelihood that you will have to pull an all-nighter to meet deadlines. Remember too, that some work, such as reviewing your notes, is not assigned. Instead, it is up to you to review textbook and in-class information on a regular basis.
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