The drastic change that will occur in the step from leaving high school and entering college can have some students feeling elated and prepared, while leaving others taken aback.

There are several people in high school that have always been independent and ready to take on the next task at hand. But, what about the students who continually slide by with doing minimal work?

We’ve heard the same old line repeated by each teacher we come across in our high school career: “Take responsibility for yourself! Next year, your teacher won’t be as lenient as I am.” But, every year they actually are. Without teachers or counselors preparing young adults for the outside world by giving them their own responsibilities, the possibility of a student reacting well to college professors is slim.

This situation doesn’t give students the “real life” experience that they will have entering college.

Most likely, the professors at a university wont even care if you show up or not, the motivation is entirely your own.

This new found independence will be one of the major predicaments teens will face in college.

Scheduling classes on your own and  talking to professors are just a couple things that an individual will have to do to  reach that independence after high school.

On the other hand, there will be students who believe they are more than ready to take on higher level classes, less supervision, and the numerous parties college holds. This type of ambitious student may also be at risk of having difficult times adjusting to a new life on campus. However, students who excel in high school may not find college to be what they initially expect.

It’s unsure of the exact university experience you will have, but preparing early can give you the edge you might need.