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10 Ways Summers In College Are Different Than High School

In high school, you always wanted to do something. In college, you just want to sleep.

Lexi Coughlin
Jun 19, 2017
Seton Hall University
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10 Ways Summers In College Are Different Than High School
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Summer is a time when there are less obligations for students to fulfill and when life is simpler. Besides having four summers during high school and college years, they still have their differences:

1. High School: College Search

It's time to find the place where you're going to spend four years studying what you want to study.

College: Internship Search

It's time to practice professionalism in an office.

2. High School: Vacations

Paradise awaits!

College: More like No-Cations


Take summer classes? Not so much like paradise.

3. High School: You're already home

No packing, no problems.

College: You pack your stuff to go home for the summer

We've all been there.

4. High School: The idea of looking forward to freedom

That is, until you have to work your summer job and search for colleges.

College: The idea of asking for help

Where do I want to study abroad? Do I still want my major?

5. High School: School's out! Scream and Shout!

What time is it? Summertime!

College: Not really summer when it comes to summer classes

6. High School: Making money to cover college, food, and retail expenses

Same, Mr. Krabs

College: Making money to rental costs

And to pay off college debt.

7. High School: The season to strengthen your transcript

Until you realize you still have them.

College: The season to strengthen your resume

Nobody does, Chandler.

8. High School: Season to study for S.A.T.'s/A.C.T's or to write your college essay

#writersblockstruggles

College: Season to interview for a job

Well, that's a start.

9. High School: Wanting to spend time with your friends outside of school

Group hug!

College: Wanting to sleep more

Everyone loves their sleep

10. High School: The season of looking forward to college and sleeping in

De, de, de, de, de!

College: The season of looking forward to catching up at home

You're so right, Dorothy.

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