How is college better or worst than high school?
437012
In my opinion college is much better than high school.  I found high school restricting and ridiculous all around.  In list form I'll give my reasons why college is much better than high school: You can choose your classes (more options than high school) and what time you want to take them.  If you don't feel like going to class, you can make that decision to stay home knowing that you may pay for it later. You feel more like an adult.  You're living on your own (or at least in my case).  You meet new people, and probably people who are in your area of interest.  College is the pathway between being a child and an adult.  You're still young, but you most likely don't pay your taxes and it's ok to have pizza for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  College is the best thing that has happened to me.  :)
202294
Sure, don't be so nervous! Middle school was fun for me, but high school is a lot better. It's fun because you have different classes and there's a lot more kids. Just make sure people like you because they're going to be around for a long time, like through high school! Also, you're going to meet alot more people so it'll be a great experience. You're also going to learn some more responsibilities, so do your work because teachers won't be your responsibility. And they care less and less, until you're in college and you're on your own. So great! But don't worry, you're young and soon enough middle school will be a distant memory (thank god!) Good luck!
751326
For me, it was definitely college.  I came from a big city but went to a small private high school with absolutely no diversity whatsoever; we wore uniforms so our clothes were all alike.  College gave me a chance to get an education in the real world, one that I needed very badly.  For example, to see boys in class was a major shock!
175529
College is a bit trickier than high school, etc. Your university or college should offer tutoring for free, which is probably your best bet. Otherwise your options are limited, including research catalysts like Google Scholar or Wikipedia. The advantage of college is that most things are taught in the lectures, but if they're skills such as writing or math that aren't taught by the professor then there'll almost undoubtedly be some resource for help in those areas on campus. Free writing labs, tutors, etc. Try browsing your school's website.\n\nPerhaps you could try office hours? Community college instructors tend to be more available and able to commit more time to individual students.
52829
High school trains you to "play the game"--speaking in terms of traversing the educational system.  High school measures your ability to do work, accept responsibility, and engage in positive social interactions.  It is training for both future educational pursuits as well as future relationships and employment.  Be cool...stay in school.
849113
What is high school about?\n\nIt really depends on your perspective.  When you are a student, high school is about creating a balance between fun, academics, and status.    It is a zero-sum game, where if you put effort into one, typically you have to take away from another.  It all depends on what your final goal is.\n\nIf you were like me and were a “geek”, your goal probably is to get good grades.  Traditionally, these are the people who end up hating high school but tend to succeed in life.  As much of their effort is spend on grades, their social status really lacks and they don’t have much fun as a result.  On the flip side, these are the ones that people view as a success in life.   I will always remember that I took my ex-fiancée and a friend to Florida for spring break.  My ex had never been to Disney so we went.  I was talking to a guy in line at one of the rides who was an auto worker in Detroit.  When he found out I was in school for Engineering, he told me tales of how much fun high school was and how he would beat on the nerds.  Now those nerds were his rich managers and he was living paycheck to paycheck.\n\nThere are those who spent their time having fun.  This could be sports, drinking, drugs, you name it.  I spent some time with this crowd and I did enjoy myself, but at the end of the day, other aspects of my life suffered.  A lot of this crowd never seemed to leave the town we lived in.  Many have stable jobs, but don’t have the income to afford a really nice lifestyle.\n\nOthers spend time on social status.  These were the popular people who were funny, personable, or beautiful.  This was the hardest group to penetrate and seemed to have the biggest fall from grace after high school.  When they get out into the real world, they get a harsh lesson in reality that no one cares who they are.  They lose their power and are just like everyone else.\n\nSome people were excellent at all three areas.  Some people sucked at all three.  \n\nDepending on where you stand, high school may be a blast or may be the worst 4 years of your life.  Regardless, be prepared for life after high school.  Once you walk the stage and leave those doors, the world doesn’t care what you were, only what you can offer them now.  The geeks tend to go from nobodies to someone important.  The athletic ones tend not to change a whole lot.  As I mentioned, the popular crowd can have a tough time when they realize they have nothing to offer without their “clique”.\n\nIn terms of academics…it isn’t that bad.  It may seem like a lot of work, but in retrospect, the work is pretty easy.  What I did enjoy in HS is the fact that you can learn pretty much whatever you like.  I could take Pre-Calc and woodworking in the same year and not have to worry about what it looks like on my transcripts.\n\nMy advice…just be yourself and take what classes interest you.  To do it all over again, I would spend much more time in auto shop (a very valuable class when you start paying your own bills).  Learning to fix things in shop is very valuable as well (I got to build a race car in a team in college because I learned to acetylene weld in HS not to mention the wood working I learned in HS fixes my house now).\n\nI hope this helps.  Good luck and enjoy the 4 years!  Once it is over, your future is up to you and only you.
188636
Too me yes and no. When i was in Middle school i was looking forward to high school as a new start. I thought it was going to be great! That's when all the teachers came in and started stating that high school is so hard and that people don't care about you there and its just one big place with a bunch of bad people doing bad things. These where the teachers that were suppose to be supporting me! So i was so worried going to high school and when i got there i noticed it was great! it was just like middle school but there was a whole lot of more people and you get a bit more Independence homework and school wise. So i guess high school is different in some ways but its a whole lot better then middle school. There are a lot more people that you get to know and you classes will have different people in them but it just opens the door to new friends.
547303
Yes, for all the reasons listed already.  Also, homework teaches you accountability and to take responsibility for your own learning.  It is particularly important if you're planning on going to college or university after high school.  There, no one will hold your hand or coach you through your degree.  If you want it, you earn it.  The self-discipline, attention to detail, and time management skills learned from doing high school homework will save your butt in a post-secondary scenario.
116932
No. I think that the education system in the US is terrible. The schools here don't get students ready for college. When I made the transition from high school to college it was very difficult. I was not ready and I think that the schools need to do more to get high school grads ready for life outside of school.
405611
College, in general, is harder than high school.  That's because, the more you learn, the more complex it gets.  Also, in college, the professors expect you to take more personal responsibility for your learning than your high-school teachers did.\n\nIt's true that having difficulties with your mental health can affect your performance in college, just like they can affect any area of your life.\n\nIn addition, sometimes what makes college hard is if you have too much going on in other areas of your life at the same time.  For example, many people struggle with working full-time and going to college full-time.
1176866
I enjoyed my school days immensely.  good friends, good times,\ngood beer... O wait that was college... or was it?\n\nThe best thing about high school was no worries, no bills, no problems that were out of control.\n\nand back then, no Columbine!
103355
Average time would be 4 to 5 years after high school.  Faster than that would be very difficult unless you are a super student and devote all your time to it and have no other life.
1050058
College isnt for everyone.\nheh
837786
In my opinion, the real world is harder than college, but maybe I was just better able to deal with the stress when I was younger!  Actually, I think it is a different type of stress - homework, term papers, exams, etc.  Those who are good at managing their time tend to do better and get less stressed.  Older students often make better students because they appreciate what an education can get you, and they don't do stupid things like stay out all night partying and getting drunk instead of studying.
1119848
College is quite a bit different then highschool.\n\nFirst nobody CARES if you show up for class or not.\nNobody CARES if you PASS or FAIL.\n\nYes... you can take courses not related to your major, but they will likely delay the time it takes you to graduate with a degree.\n\nwhat else can I help you with?
1093108
High School take all the after school tutoring they offer, talk to your teachers, your counselors, you might graduate a year later, but it will be worth it. \n\nFrom what I have seen, the GED is actually harder than H.S. alone, I feel only the truly driven obtain their GED's to further there education. It is not a small feat in any respect.
611334
I don't know if there is a difference or not.  If not, then the biggest negative aspect I see would be demeaning the students by forcing them into a "second-best" situation: they're not good enough to be with the high schoolers in Jr. High, whereas they'd be considered highschoolers for longer.