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5 Reasons Why College is Better Than High School

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5 Reasons Why College is Better Than High School
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There are many people that believe that high school is the time of your life. Well, I'm here to tell you why college is the ultimate time of your life. Yes, in high school you didn't have to worry so much about working, paying bills and being thousands of dollars in debt. But let's be honest, if I had a choice to go back to high school and do it all over, I wouldn't. Here are five reasons why college is a million times better than high school.

1. Fresh start.

We all had our fresh share of crap in high school. Starting drama, bad grades and being late to classes. In college you get a fresh slate. You don't know anyone there, and you are all in the same boat. No one knows your high school history, and sometimes it's good to keep it that way.

2. Picking your class schedule.

Now it is pretty awesome to be able to pick your degree and take classes you actually enjoy. It is a lot easier to be a 4.0 student when you are taking classes you are actually interested in. Granted, you still have those generals that are required, but hey, at least you have a big range of classes to choose from. It's also nice to be able to pick class times. Not a morning person? Don't have to take morning classes. Not a night person? Take all your classes in the morning. Easy.

3. Being on your own.

This is what you have been waiting for. Freedom from your parents! (Even though you love them very much.) You also don't have teachers holding your hands constantly, and you get to live your life. No one is watching your every move. This can either be a great thing or a really bad thing. Make the right decisions.

4. People start to grow up.

In college, no one cares what you wear or how you act. If you want to act immature, there are going to be people that you fit in with, but the majority of people are at college to get their degrees, make lifetime friendships and possibly find the love of their life. People don't care about how you are or act because they are focusing on bigger things.

5. Once you're done, you're one degree smarter.

Graduating high school is a huge accomplishment, but when you choose to expand your education when you really didn't have to, it's an amazing feeling. You also get the excitement of graduating with a bachelors degree. How cool is that?

Your college years are going to be some of the greatest times of your life. You find yourself. You find amazing lifelong friends, and so many people find their soulmates. Being able to finish college is something to be very proud of. Getting to take classes and majoring in a degree you are passionate about makes it all worth it. Cheers on my friends!

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