College Life Questions

AUGirl
Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:29:48 +0000

What is the one advice you’d give to college freshmen?
Go to class. Don’t overwhelm yourself by signing up for too many things. Make sure that grades are a priority.
What’s the most important thing in choosing a college? Why?
I don’t think that choosing a college really matters. I think if you end up at a school you didn’t choose, you can be perfectly happy there. You just have to go in with an open mind and just try to find your niche.
Is studying different in college than in high school? How?
It depends on the high school you went to and how your classes were run. A lot of college classes expect you to actually think for yourself and not just spute back facts. If your high school just taught you to test well, then you might have to change your study habits, but for the most part, if it worked for you in high school, it’ll work in college.
What’s the biggest distraction in college? Why?
Friends. Parties. Socialization. You live with these people 24/7. You can’t get away from it. Even if you go to the library, you’re bound to see someone there that you know.
What was your first day like?
A blur. I barely remember it. I know that I hung out with my roommate and suitemates.
What is living with a roommate like?
For some people it is a total pain. For others it isn’t that bad. I think it’s a give-and-take thing. You give a little to the relationship and you can take a little. As long as you and your roommate are like this, it isn’t too bad. I have yet to get in a fight with my roommate and we get along pretty well.
How did you know your college was the right one for you?
I didn’t. I kind of randomly chose it, but I absolutely LOVE it. It’s really a main reason why I don’t think people should stress choosing the ‘right’ college. I know so many people who ended up at schools they weren’t too thrilled about for money reasons and ended up loving it and I also know of a lot of people who set their hearts on a certain school and got there and ended up being very disappointed, to the point where they wanted to transfer.
What matters most in choosing a roommate? How was your roommate chosen?
I went random. Even if you go through facebook, it might not work. I know of several scenarios: random (me and my roomate) worked out great, chosen through facebook worked out pretty badly, schoolmates worked out okay, schoolmates worked out great. It can go any way and I’d say if you don’t know someone who you want to live with personally, then random probably is the way to go. You really can’t get to know someone through facebook. It’s a little better than random, but you might get your hopes set too high.
Do you have a job? If so, how do you balance school and work?
Yes. It’s fairly easy. I only work 10-15 hours a week. I do schoolwork on the weekends and in between classes and at nights… any free time I have really. Just don’t work too many hours a week and sign up for too many clubs and it isn’t that bad.
Where do you go to college and what is your experience there like?
USC. I absolutely LOVE it there. Couldn’t be happier.
What is your toughest class? Why?
My Theatre classes definitely. They’re my major classes, so they have high expectations and a lot of work involved.