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Topic: Expectation vs Reality about going to college (Reality (idea 2:…
Topic: Expectation vs Reality about going to college
Audience: future college students
Reality
idea 2: Time mangement
A good majority of work is done outside of class
College is a priority over any other activities
School does require time and dedication to out of class assignments.
idea 3: courses
You must be more responsible for your college courses than high school
College course attendance is much more crucial than that of public schools
College courses requires much more critical thinking
idea 1:expenses
Books are pricey
Class material is could get expensive
not every student gets finical aid
Expectation
idea 1: expenses
Didn't think books were expensive
Thought class material was cheap
Thought every student was covered by finical aid.
idea 2: time mangement
Thought class was the only time to focus on school
Homework wasn't going to take time away from doing fun activity
Thought school wasn't going to take much of my time
idea 3: courses
Thought it would be same as high school
Assumed I could miss multiple days
Thought classes would be quick and easy.
Message to reader: Don't underestimate college, because it will be more difficult than you expect.
Thesis: My expectation was that college would be easy and simple but in fact it is difficult and frustrating.