College Is Way More Than Higher Education
By Meghan Semple
The first day of college begins with hopes and dreams of a new future. You walk
around the college, drinking in the newness of a world unknown, where the
buildings will become a second home to you as you release yourself into a
variety of lectures.
Your first day is filled with trepidation as you imagine what college life will
be like. Of course you have watched "Beverly Hills 90210" and "The College
Years" and have seen the picture perfect episodes, describing a life of parties
and fun times and you wonder what acquaintances you'll make and what
extra-curricular activities at college you will be participating in.
The college buzzer rings signaling the start of the first information session
and you join the herd of other college students fresh out of their last year of
high school, looking around for just a glimpse of anyone you might know,
somebody that you could talk to and perhaps enjoy your college days with, to no
avail. The college information session begins and as it continues, you sink into
your chair as they ramable off all the general stuff that you already knew,
because you studied the college handbook as required before attending. You are
thinking what all this college stuff is about. College is about the closing of
one chapter of your life, and the beginning of another. It's a time of expanding
and growing into adulthood. There is a lot of focus on the higher education
aspects of attending college, and it's really much more than that.
College is a time to get to know who you are, and what you may want to do in
your life. College gives you an opportunity to spread your wings, and learn
about things which serve and support you in a "safe" environment. College is a
time to network, and relationship with other people.
Some of the most important questions you can ask yourself is What do I like?
What am I interested in? What subject do I lose myself in? There will be some
required courses and those may not jazz you, but your major should be something
that fits like a glove. If you are unsure, don't commit to any one course of
direction until you have determined that. There is an abundance of college
options, so take your time in choosing the one that best suits your needs. It
will save you a lot of time and money and aggravation, in the long run!
The author has experienced the benefits of a college education. She credits her
college years for building a solid foundation and rounding out her life. She is
a successful entrepeneur and parent and is involved with her community.
Meghan Semple is passionate about college and is the webmaster of
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