High school came with many boundaries set and enforced by teachers, counselors, parents and administration. Many students relied on their parents to provide for them and often make decisions for them.
College enlists new found freedom, both in the classroom and in personal life. You will need to learn to make responsible decision based on your own thinking.
College is a great place for you to learn the balance of independence - how to prioritize, manage your time and money, and deal with (and solve) new conflicts, problems and situations. You keep track of yourself! Because of laws protecting your privacy (FERPA), parents will often not be contacted about your situation. Many people and resources are available on campus for support - you have to take the initiative to seek them out.
College is also a place for your intellectual freedom! You can pursue what you want to learn! You have so much knowledge and diversity of thought on campus. Your professors are paid to be intellectuals, so they encourage questions and freedom of thought.
College is full of freedoms and apportunities! It's an awesome feeling to graduate with the confidence knowing that you have taken every opportunity to learn as well as develop maturity and professional skills so you are ready to take on the next big step in life. Just remember...with increased freedom comes increased responsiblity!
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