College Is Way More Than Higher Education


The first day of college begins with hopes and dreams of a new future. You walk around the college, drinking in the newness of a world unknown, where the buildings will become a second home to you as you release yourself into a variety of lectures.

Your first day is filled with trepidation as you imagine what college life will be like. Of course you have watched "Beverly Hills 90210" and "The College Years" and have seen the picture perfect episodes, describing a life of parties and fun times and you wonder what acquaintances you'll make and what extra-curricular activities at college you will be participating in.

The college buzzer rings signaling the start of the first information session and you join the herd of other college students fresh out of their last year of high school, looking around for just a glimpse of anyone you might know, somebody that you could talk to and perhaps enjoy your college days with, to no avail. The college information session begins and as it continues, you sink into your chair as they ramable off all the general stuff that you already knew, because you studied the college handbook as required before attending. You are thinking what all this college stuff is about. College is about the closing of one chapter of your life, and the beginning of another. It's a time of expanding and growing into adulthood. There is a lot of focus on the higher education aspects of attending college, and it's really much more than that.

College is a time to get to know who you are, and what you may want to do in your life. College gives you an opportunity to spread your wings, and learn about things which serve and support you in a "safe" environment. College is a time to network, and relationship with other people.

Some of the most important questions you can ask yourself is What do I like? What am I interested in? What subject do I lose myself in? There will be some required courses and those may not jazz you, but your major should be something that fits like a glove. If you are unsure, don't commit to any one course of direction until you have determined that. There is an abundance of college options, so take your time in choosing the one that best suits your needs. It will save you a lot of time and money and aggravation, in the long run!

The author has experienced the benefits of a college education. She credits her college years for building a solid foundation and rounding out her life. She is a successful entrepeneur and parent and is involved with her community.

Meghan Semple is passionate about college and is the webmaster of For Choosing College







Related News



Pune University marks student ‘absent’ for all papers... when he’s ... - Expressindia.com

Pune University marks student ‘absent’ for all papers... when he’s ...
Expressindia.com, India -4 hours ago
Vinit then repeatedly visited the college and examination branch of the University of Pune, but in vain. “I visited the college and the university several ...
Average of 40 complaints per collegeExpressindia.com
all 2 news articles

Hispanic Chamber Scholarships Help Students - Woodlands Online, LLC

Woodlands Online, LLC

Hispanic Chamber Scholarships Help Students
Woodlands Online, LLC, TX -7 hours ago
... Montgomery, North Harris, and Tomball, six centers and Lone Star College-University Center. With 49250 students, it is the largest college system in the ...

Carroll wins federal grant to develop program - Bizjournals.com

Carroll wins federal grant to develop program
Bizjournals.com, NC -3 hours ago
Carroll University in Waukesha, formerly known as Carroll College, has received a $595000 federal grant to support the development of a new physician ...

Report: Schiano can leave without penalty if project not finished ... - ESPN

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

Report: Schiano can leave without penalty if project not finished ...
ESPN -12 hours ago
Schiano, who helped build Rutgers into an emerging college football power, has reportedly been sought by a number of high-profile programs in the past few ...
Royalty at RutgersDailyrecord.com
Secret deal could let Schiano leave RutgersFOXSports.com
Rutgers' quarterback sneakThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com
Asbury Park Press - NJ.com
all 55 news articles

More college cafeterias dump food trays - USA Today

More college cafeterias dump food trays
USA Today -19 hours ago
In a bid to discourage food waste and decrease energy use at all-you-can-eat campus cafeterias, dozens of college dining services — from New York University...

SC college hires Pfeiffer University VP - Bizjournals.com

SC college hires Pfeiffer University VP
Bizjournals.com, NC -6 hours ago
In his new role, he will head the SC college, which serves nearly 1900 students through 70-plus degree, diploma and certificate programs at three campuses. ...

Scrapbook sheds light on post-fire Elon - The Pendulum

Scrapbook sheds light on post-fire Elon
The Pendulum, NC -3 hours ago
“Typically, the presidents’ papers are the crown jewel of any college/university archive,” Nash said. Other items include acorns given out at convocation, ...

National scholars petition to reopen Antioch - Bizjournals.com

National scholars petition to reopen Antioch
Bizjournals.com, NC -7 hours ago
The signatures urge Antioch University administration to transfer all assets of the 156-year-old, Yellow Springs school to the Antioch College Alumni ...


The Business-Higher Education Forum (BHEF) to Build National ... - FOXBusiness

The Business-Higher Education Forum (BHEF) to Build National ...
FOXBusiness -6 hours ago
... a national organization of Fortune 500 CEOs, prominent college and university presidents, and foundation leaders working to advance innovative solutions ...
9 Reasons Your Salary Isn't HigherU.S. News & World Report
all 9 news articles

University choice: The cost of getting it wrong - Independent

University choice: The cost of getting it wrong
Independent, UK -2 hours ago
At St Charles Catholic sixth-form college in Ladbroke Grove, west London, where 82 per cent of pupils are from ethnic minorities, a group of AS-level ...
Universities: Worcester's source of prideIndependent
all 2 news articles