Personal Narrative: The Notion Of College

From the perspective of a high school senior, the notion of college appears complicated and intimidating. Although plenty of resources exist to understand any school’s programs, advice on simply how to attend college is harder to come by. However, as undefined as the college path appears, there is good news; I have made the same journey that you will make and have witnessed the outcome of my choices, while still recalling the uncertainties I possessed beforehand.
Success in college begins during high school. It’s the unfortunate truth, but to handle the rigor of college, it’s vital to avoid the highly communicable disease of ‘Senioritis’ and instead, implement productive study habits. It may seem trivial when high school is relatively easy and college acceptance letters have already arrived, but developing discipline in a low risk situation tremendously reduces the struggle that eventually shocks the unprepared.

There is no exact recipe to follow, but it encompasses reciting simple definitions and formulas for meaning, to establishing justifications for complex processes and facts; embodiment of the subject in everyday moments. Implementation is the simplest aspect, as only a few minutes are needed between classes, or in free time, to self-quiz on difficult subjects, eventually allowing the material to be recalled effortlessly. Once college begins, you’ve already disciplined yourself to undertake the task of memorizing copious notes and have thoughtfully dissected them for understanding. Rather than setting notes aside after the class has come to a close, older material remains accessible. Results of this method helped me earn straight A’s my final year of high school and my first semester at