Discussion Post | Differences between School and College

Hey everyone! Welcome or welcome back to my blog!

So, it’s been a while since I posted stuff about college or my experiences from college, and one day I was randomly reminiscing about school, and I realised how much things have changed in the past few months. And well, whenever there’s something that I want to talk about and I can find no one to talk about the topic, you know I come here.

So, let’s get into it!

1. Teaching and learning method:
Like the big nerd I am, you know I had to start here. Okay, so there is genuinely a big difference between attending classes in school and classes in college. I, for one, attended classes in school to learn about stuff, but in college it’s more about attendance and staying in touch with aforementioned stuff, aka, studies. Like, at least until now, a lot of the stuff is something I can kind of learn by myself, and like, we get the material and everything, so it’s not really a big deal.
Moreover, in school, teachers gave a f*** about what you’re doing, whereas in college that’s not the case in majority of my classes, which honestly, fine by me.
And lectures are like an hour and a half long, as opposed to forty minute periods and school, and I have to say- not really liking this system. Forty minute periods are supreme. No one and no thing can change my mind.
Anyway, school is much better than college in this aspect, period.

2. Friendships:
Friendships have changed a lot, for me personally. Like, I don’t know but they take more effort and don’t at the same time? Like I have fun with my friends, but they are a lot more socially exhausting.
Also, you meet new people like literally every day.
Another thing that’s changed for me in friendships is the amount of calls. My school friends and I preferred texting over calling- like we had video calls, but there were no random calls, which was okay with me, because anytime anybody randomly calls me I get a mini heart attack. Which implies I get a lot of these nowadays, because all of my college friends prefer calling over texting. And the introvert in me goes- NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
And the number of friends, oh my god, so many friends. I am not complaining, but so. many. friends.
And I also miss my school friends because like there’s just a sense of familiarity with them that’s just not there with most of the college peeps. And like all the school friends are so far far, it’s sad.

3. Responsibilities and Independence:
Okay, I knew this would happen, so I was like prepared, but it’s still kind of freeing and overwhelming at the same time. Like I use my own vehicle to travel, financial responsibilities etc. are kind of freeing, and I like it. In school, this wasn’t the case, and I feel like a proper adult (even though I am not one yet. Side note: Gonna turn 18 in 20 days and I am totally not freaking out.)

4. Relationships:
SIKE! I was single af majority of the time in school, and I still am, lol.

5. Me:
Okay, I have changed a lot. For one thing, I am not as dedicated to blogging, as I used to be, and I feel so bad and guilty I am no longer giving quality content to you guys. I am so sorry guys😭😭
But except that, I feel like I have become more guarded but also more extroverted. Like, in the sense that I can strike up conversations about the most random things with the most random people. But also, I am like reserved? If that makes sense? Also, my entire personality type changed, so.
And idk, I have become like a happier person in general, and I feel more confident on most days. I also feel like I have become closer to the people I value. It’s been kinda nice and bad at the same time, because ✨anxiety✨.

Anyway, that’s all I have for you today! Let me know how you have changed in the past few months especially since everything is practically normal and COVID is practically non-existent!

P.S.- I am really really sorry about the inconsistent posting but I am out of ideas and out of energy like 90% of the time. I am so so sorry.

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