An Inside Look at College Life
Jan 31, 2017
My first year of college has been going great! I was nervous coming to such a big school (University of Georgia) that was out-of-state because I knew absolutely no one, but that has been the best decision I’ve ever made. I have made a whole new group of friends. My classes have been great sizes considering the size of my school and I can always go to my professor with any problems.
— Cathryn Cordes
My first year of college has been a work in progress full of amazing memories, but also struggles because it forced me to grow up and become more independent. I had to learn to manage my own time and do things like laundry and grocery shopping which I hadn’t ever done before for myself, but it helped become a better person and is truly an unforgettable experience since I’m getting to explore a new city, and learning lessons every single day. I go to Emmanuel college which is a small liberal arts college in the middle of Boston, Massachusetts and I absolutely love it here. My professors are amazing, the people are kind, and the school is like a community. We also have an amazing location so I get to explore the beautiful city of Boston. My favorite thing so far has been experiencing living in Boston and my classes which are extremely interesting. Gables truly did prepare me for college but there are certain aspects where it differs. In college, you have to be more independent when it comes to learning. Professors won’t really guide you and slow down for you. They do care and will try their best for you to learn the material but they will not slow down. Therefore, in college you are sometimes expected to teach yourself and grasp concepts on your own and seek help from the professor during office hours. You are also expected to do all readings. You can’t skip the reading or spark notes it like in high school because then you will be very very lost in lectures.
— Gisselle Gonzalez
Having finished my first semester at the University of Florida, I can definitely say I’m having an amazing experience — and each semester is better than the last! I’ve loved getting to take classes that interest me and meet people with diverse backgrounds and differing passions. So far my favorite part has been the kinds of organizations I am involved in and the friends I’ve made through them.
— Sabrina Ochoa
My first year of college [at Johns Hopkins University], so far, has been superb. I love the campus and everything about it, not to mention the classes are interesting and sufficiently challenging to keep everyone on their toes. College differs from Gables in one crucial respect: how you organize and prepare for your classes is entirely on you. There’s virtually no ‘busy work’–the only things graded are midterms and finals–so how well one does in a course is dependent almost entirely on exam performance. No extra credit either!
— Howard Senior