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Dear High School Student,
                   Everyone knows that high school and college are two completely different things, but most of the time high schoolers don't know how. Kieth Hjortshoj explains that there are five basic categorical differences. Not all of them apply to me so I'll inform of two of them. One of the key differences is how college requires new kinds of self-discipline and motivation. My first semester I didn't have my mom getting me up for school, making sure I finished my homework, or making me go to bed. That freedom is fun but it can be too much to handle. At first I got behind in my classes because I skipped a lot, don't do it. Tell yourself to go to class because it will only help you out. Another difference he brings up is the idea of Academic Freedom. Basically, not every teacher has to teach the same class the same as another teacher. So being able to miss a class and asking your buddy to help you out doesn't always work here. For example, my world Issues class was super easy but my buddy's World Issues class that was taught by another teacher was super hard. Now for me it was great but just remember it doesn't mean you'll be lucky like I was. Now Hjortshoj did not mention the fact that one different thing between the two is the fact that you're on your own. For me that was awful at first. I missed my family like crazy, so if you decide to go far away to college then make sure you're ready for it because sometimes support is the most important thing. Another thing that he doesn't really explain is 20/80 and 80/20 rule. In high school everything is handed to you, you honestly really don't need to study that much, but college you really need to study. You 20% of your knowledge in class and 80% outside of class. So make sure you come prepared to spend hours studying because I wasn't and I failed my first test (it isn't a great feeling). But hey, don't worry because you'll do great here, just stay positive and good luck!!
                                                                                                              Yours Truly,
                                                                                                                 Just Another College Student