Congratulations to everyone who made it through high school and are planning to attend college soon! Depending on the school's schedule (semesters vs quarters), summer vacation is quickly coming to an end. Are you excited or upset?
An end to summer means an end to this heat that has plagued my southern state and most of the country. Fall is a great time of year and important for new freshman. This is the time when first impressions are made. That's right, high school class of 2012, you are no longer seniors, or the big shots at school. College is a whole new world, even though at times it may feel similar to high school, college brings together students from all over the world, with different backgrounds, personalities, and lifestyles.
Regardless, here are the top reasons we're glad that summer is over.
1. That heat. Aforementioned heat wave this summer was brutal. Sun burns and heavy sweats are only a few of the downsides to the high 90 degree weather. Enjoy the warmth while it lasts though because it's going to get cold soon!
2. Seeing old friends/ classmates. Especially at college, where distance can impact relationships, it's great to have classes to bring everyone back together in a familiar setting.
3. New responsibilities Maybe you took on a summer job or decided to find a hobby that took up a lot of your free time. Say goodbye to those ways, because your focus is on textbooks, lectures, and grades now.
4. No time left for excuses That's right, it's time to go on those vacations or weekend trips you've been wanting to go on but couldn't find the time. Once fall starts, regular routines start up. People go back to working 9 to 5's and students-young and old alike- are back in class. Even television bases it's lineup for the fall. Plus, after all the excitement of the Olympics, sports and cartoons basically all start once the summer ends.
5. No more tan-lines That's right, the season will soon be the time to bundle up in a jacket or at least a long-sleeve shirt. So no more tan-lines from the sun or waiting to wear your new fall wardrobe.
6. End of Summer Parties Time to get together for one last hoopla before school's back in session. For new freshman, this means saying good bye to friends who are going away to different universities and it means savoring the last moments of your lives when everything is simple, and reminiscing on old memories. Don't get too sad because you will surely see each other over breaks etc. but you will notice that college matures and changes students in short periods of time. Come Christmas your best friend or close friends may appear completely foreign.
7. No more boredom The promise of not being bored isn't a guarantee, but at least those summer thoughts of "I have literally nothing to do," can be replaced with "I have nothing to do... but I really should at least look at my [insert subject here]'s textbook."
8. Summer school is over! Prepare for your campus to fill up fast and for everyone to be returning to their normal routines. Depending on how summer school went, the end of these unorthodox classes may be one of the greatest blessings.
So, time to get back to work and organized for the upcoming school year. The weeks will go by fast even if the days seem to pass slowly. Stay tuned for more college reviews and advice now that school is back in session. So turn off Alice Cooper's "School's Out" and put on whatever song motivates your productivity because the daily grind and stress of schools has started, or for some is very close to being underway. Good luck in all your classes!
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Showing posts with label Summer School. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Summer School. Show all posts
Summer in a College Town
Summer time in a college town is a wonderful time to be a 'student,' while not technically in school. Not taking classes or studying during the peaceful sunny days of summer is a wonderful change from the normal school year. Unlike the fall through spring school year, summer can be relaxing and enjoyable. It is a time to catch up on sleep and also socialize and party with friends. College towns get quiet during the summer because many of the students have gone back home.
However, in the South, most college students tend to stay in the city of their college and choose not to go back home and live with their parents over the summer. This can be attributed to many reasons, specifically the freedom and independence that college offers young adults. Employment opportunities for college students who stay in town offer excellent chances to improve your business experience and add skills and references to your resume. College towns always have bars and those bars are common spots to find the socialites and alcohol-consumers over the summer.
However, summer is a great time to meet new friends. Lounging by the pool on a hot day or reading a magazine on the front steps of an apartment are prime openings for socializing and meeting interesting people.
Summer for the university student is unlike his experience in high school. Summer is a chance to find a hobby or other form of entertainment that students enjoy spending their time practicing and perfecting.
Students find ways to beat the summer heat in many ways. The waters from local beaches quickly fill up with those looking to cool off. Pools also become populated with girls tanning the body's that they worked all winter toning up, exercising, and dieting for. Ice Cream stands and- in the south- 'Snowball' or Shaved Ice Stands, become crowded with people enjoying the satisfaction of a cold treat on a hot and lazy day. Books, classes, homework, and grades are the last thing on the minds of the young adults who are dreading the beginning of classes. The start of school is inevitable and all good things must come to an end, but the college student will definitely make the best out of it during the summer. Boredom does not seem to exist because there will always be something to do and some friends to spend time with. Chilling and relaxing over the summer is a lot of fun, but it is not something that can be appreciated as much everyday of the year.
Just because a college is not in session, there is still an atmosphere that is unique and easily recognized. Most teachers are local and can be found at the local supermarket on a random summers' day. College towns are unlike anywhere else in the country because they are something which every educated American has experienced at one point in his or her lifetime.
The importance of taking a break from the non-stop stress and demands of the school year cannot be ignored. The summer break is the ideal time to enjoy less stress and relax without the worries of upcoming exams or homework. The laid-back atmosphere of a college town in summer is fantastic.
However, in the South, most college students tend to stay in the city of their college and choose not to go back home and live with their parents over the summer. This can be attributed to many reasons, specifically the freedom and independence that college offers young adults. Employment opportunities for college students who stay in town offer excellent chances to improve your business experience and add skills and references to your resume. College towns always have bars and those bars are common spots to find the socialites and alcohol-consumers over the summer.
However, summer is a great time to meet new friends. Lounging by the pool on a hot day or reading a magazine on the front steps of an apartment are prime openings for socializing and meeting interesting people.
Summer for the university student is unlike his experience in high school. Summer is a chance to find a hobby or other form of entertainment that students enjoy spending their time practicing and perfecting.
Students find ways to beat the summer heat in many ways. The waters from local beaches quickly fill up with those looking to cool off. Pools also become populated with girls tanning the body's that they worked all winter toning up, exercising, and dieting for. Ice Cream stands and- in the south- 'Snowball' or Shaved Ice Stands, become crowded with people enjoying the satisfaction of a cold treat on a hot and lazy day. Books, classes, homework, and grades are the last thing on the minds of the young adults who are dreading the beginning of classes. The start of school is inevitable and all good things must come to an end, but the college student will definitely make the best out of it during the summer. Boredom does not seem to exist because there will always be something to do and some friends to spend time with. Chilling and relaxing over the summer is a lot of fun, but it is not something that can be appreciated as much everyday of the year.
Just because a college is not in session, there is still an atmosphere that is unique and easily recognized. Most teachers are local and can be found at the local supermarket on a random summers' day. College towns are unlike anywhere else in the country because they are something which every educated American has experienced at one point in his or her lifetime.
The importance of taking a break from the non-stop stress and demands of the school year cannot be ignored. The summer break is the ideal time to enjoy less stress and relax without the worries of upcoming exams or homework. The laid-back atmosphere of a college town in summer is fantastic.
College Summer School: Not like High School
In high school, for those who remember those four years of their life, summer school was where the failing students had to go, if they wanted to get their high school diploma. The idea of summer school back then conjured up images of a hot classroom, full of students who didn't want to be their.
In college, summer school is much different. The classes offer an opportunity to earn valuable credit hours during your free time. Homework is similar to the normal school year, but the pace of the class is much faster. The students who attend summer classes are usually the most serious and dedicated which is the exact opposite of high school's summer school. The courses move at a rapid pace, and many students compare one day of summer classes to an entire week of class material.
Many students are against summer school because they feel they have earned a break from studying (much like the high school mindset) and they just want to party and sleep in for the entire summer. This mentality is common in lower level students, because often a college student begins to take on even more responsibilities over the summer such as a job or internship. A positive aspect of summer school is that classes can be a great way to meet new friends while at the same time earning credits and learning new material.
Summer courses are ideal for students who want to pursue academic knowledge outside of their major. Many students take foreign languages over the summer because they can dedicate all their attention to the area of study. In addition to foreign languages, many students would encourage someone to take challenging courses over the summer, because they will not have as many distractions in their life and can focus time and energy on studying and passing the course. Studying over the summer will put you on the fast track to graduating. A student can easily advance half a year by taking two or more summer courses over the four year program. Since summer school will have much smaller classrooms, the student to teacher ratio is better, making it great for students who need the attention and support of a teacher without the distractions of large classrooms.
Summer school is also recommended for incoming freshman, though, as was stated earlier, many new freshmen do not take advantage of the potential that summer school offers. By attending classes over the summer, new freshman, or new students, can familiarize themselves with the campus, the student body, the knowledge their classes expect, and summer classes also ease the nervousness many new students have when attending a new school.
Even though many college students will argue that summer classes are a way to get "burnt out" or bored with studying, attending summer classes without a doubt, will help ease incoming students, advance students quickly, and is an ideal environment for learning challenging course work.
In college, summer school is much different. The classes offer an opportunity to earn valuable credit hours during your free time. Homework is similar to the normal school year, but the pace of the class is much faster. The students who attend summer classes are usually the most serious and dedicated which is the exact opposite of high school's summer school. The courses move at a rapid pace, and many students compare one day of summer classes to an entire week of class material.
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| Typical Summer School Student |
Summer courses are ideal for students who want to pursue academic knowledge outside of their major. Many students take foreign languages over the summer because they can dedicate all their attention to the area of study. In addition to foreign languages, many students would encourage someone to take challenging courses over the summer, because they will not have as many distractions in their life and can focus time and energy on studying and passing the course. Studying over the summer will put you on the fast track to graduating. A student can easily advance half a year by taking two or more summer courses over the four year program. Since summer school will have much smaller classrooms, the student to teacher ratio is better, making it great for students who need the attention and support of a teacher without the distractions of large classrooms.
Summer school is also recommended for incoming freshman, though, as was stated earlier, many new freshmen do not take advantage of the potential that summer school offers. By attending classes over the summer, new freshman, or new students, can familiarize themselves with the campus, the student body, the knowledge their classes expect, and summer classes also ease the nervousness many new students have when attending a new school.
Even though many college students will argue that summer classes are a way to get "burnt out" or bored with studying, attending summer classes without a doubt, will help ease incoming students, advance students quickly, and is an ideal environment for learning challenging course work.
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