If you are planning to attend college or you are already there, you are discovering (or will soon discover) that there are BIG differences between college and high school. This guide provides information about the changes you will face during the transition from high school to college. You will find general information about college and how college differs from high school, but the focus of this guide is on college libraries as an academic support service and college level research expectations.
In the video below, Jason and Emily share some experiences from their first year of college with high school students who are visiting the campus with their guidance counselor.
Using the available support services will help you ease into college life and be a successful student. Here is a list of some common services:
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In the video below, Jason and Emily get through their first semester by using the support services that are typically offered at colleges and universities.
Think of a syllabus as a guide to success for your college courses. If you don’t consult it frequently, you will get lost! Check out these sample syllabi from real professors.
Practical strategies for helping you become a master college student.
College offers many opportunities and challenges. These resources will help you develop effective strategies for dealing with common issues college students face.
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GETTING TO COLLEGE |
CAMPUS LIFE Adjusting to College, Villanova University |
TIME MANAGEMENT Time Management Tips, Dartmouth 8 Ways to Control Your Time - College Board |
ACADEMIC SKILLS |
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES DO-IT Videos, University of Washington |
Adapted from the guide - Transitioning to College by Kent State University is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at http://libguides.library.kent.edu/t2c.
