Differences Between High School and College Writing

Dear Seniors,

     Two of the five basic categorial differences that really stuck out to me were, the variation is most dramatic during the first year and college work requires new kinds of motivation and self-discipline. I chose these two because I can relate to each one in different ways. In the section about the variation being dramatic in the first year, Hjortshoj explains that in just one day you can go from having a small class size, to then having a large lecture. There are many different variations of different courses throughout college. I experienced this with my College Engagement class, We would have class twice a week in a small room of maybe twenty freshman, to having all the freshman in a large lecture hall at the end of the week. You had to adjust to having one on one time with your professor, to being around a much larger group.

     The second section talked about having different motivation throughout your college journey. Your structure disappears, you have free range to skip class when you want to and you have more free time than ever before. I definitely have had to learn some new ways to manage my time between homework and softball. You need to be self disciplined in college when it comes to your homework. If you do not prioritize and get your work done, it will show in the long run.

Sincerely,
A College Freshman