So many students go to college because that's what you're supposed to do after high school.  They are unprepared and don't get the results they were hoping for.  Below are some things that students should think about before they even start.  I am a great supporter of higher education, but at the same time, I don't think anyone should go to college without first preparing and knowing what to expect.

College is not an east place for most students.  In fact, most struggel to do well.  School is not something that you can do in your spare tmie if you want to finish well and in a timely manner.  Most students spend 12-18 hours a week in class and have at least double that in homework and studying.  The best wat for a student to manage their time is to set priorities and keep organized lists.

A major contributor to students dropping out or not doing well is the lack of moeny.  We all know those students who had daddy fund their whole education; however, that isn't most of us.  Many students have to get a job and that still doesn't cover the costs.  In addition, they'll have a lot less time to study.  Before even starting college, those planning to go should have a plan for how to pay for eductional expenses, as well as living expenses.  They should also have a backup plan.  Ideally the student should have some money saved and he/she should appy for every scholarship that he/she may qualify for.  When visiting schools, the student should schedule an appointment when someone in the financial aid departmen, ideally the scholarship director, and find out what kind of schlarships and grants the school itself has to offer.

Students will not face this in every class, but at some point in thier education they will probably run into an instructor who dislikes them and grades them based on their personal views rather than academics.  I took a political science course in which I mentioned that I had campaiged against a canidate my instructor had campaigned for.  I had an A in the class until that point.  After that I never got above a B-.  Religion and politics were the subjects where I ran into this problem, but it really could be anything that the instructor is passionate about.  My advice is to hold to your views, but if the instructor has different views, be respectful when giving opinions.  In addition, one may be able to avoid this if they research the instructor and his/her views before signing up for the class.-