something I've learn't in college

China
September 22, 2007 7:29am CST
I've been in college for almost a year.This is what I've already learnt: First,college is like a job,except you don't get paid.In fact,you pay for the privilege.YOu're paying for the breakfast ,and the classes,or your parents are ,so you should try to get your money worth.You can't go to class if you 're in bed ,and your roommates won't care if your turn off the alarm clock and go back to sleep. Second, regular attendence and regular study are the tow most prevalent factors in college success,just as punctuality and diligence are crucial to most future careers.When employs ask college about a form student ,the first question they usually ask is whether the student was punctual and reliable .Only later ,if at all ,they will ask about the students'grades or extracurricular activities. Third,classes is not the only place where the student should show up.fridships andexracurrilar activities are also important,and it's financial reality that many student need to have part-time jobs .The key to balance all these elements in your life ,and never lose sight lf your academic goals.They should always come first. This doesn't mean that college does't have fan.In fact ,it's much of fun if you learn to balance work and presure,or even mix them together.But not if you stay in bed until noon , miss your breakfirst,and miss your morning classes.Then you will spend the rest day trying to catch up ,borrowing your classmates'notes, and eating unheathy snacks .Your mother would be very angry!
2 responses
@stella1989 (2274)
• India
29 Nov 07
WOw..!! I am fresher in this college life..!! All things which you wrote above are so true. I don't know about hostel life yet..! Cause I still live with my parents and go to college from my home. Its near by. In college none of you parents force you to get up and get ready for your college. They don't care about your lunch. (like they dids when you were in college) They don't care about your clothes. (like they did in when you were in school) You have to get up on your self. Get you dress ready by yourself. Get your books on place. Leave for college on your own as no body is droping you there. and yes attendence matters a lot here in my place as 85 percent of attendence gives you 5 marks in your assignment. And DOn't miss any lecture cause you cannot cover it up even by note ..because "I" cannot!! Man in this college life you have to get reponsible for yourself..!! :)
• China
14 Nov 07
yeah,i agree with you! but there is one thing you've forgotten. the college is a perfact place for someone to solve one's marriage!! haha ````