Can someone explain college to me, please?

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Henry. I kind of get where you are coming from and being 36 (ie graduating over 15 or so yrs ago and now well into the real world) let me see if I can't give you some advice. First off, being in college is a tremendous gift that many people can't achieve (either grades, financial circumstances, desire, etc.). Be thankful. It may seem everyone goes to college nowadays but that's not really the case. It is a time to learn, not just facts and figures, quantative and qualitative data, but mainly about yourself and who you are or desire to be. Don't expect to walk out knowing everything (because you won't-though you will think you do) or really anything (which is really to your point). To be honest, I have this philosphy that you aren't really a "person" until you hit 25. I mean no disrespect (I once was under 25) but it's amazing the life changes you go thru between 19 and 24. By 25 you have likely graduated and worked in the real world and realized a thing or two (like its damn hard to get the things you want though you may feel entitled and life is both amazing and antagonistic). College is a nice escape from the real world and the responsibilities that are to come so my #1 piece of advice is to just enjoy the experience. Think about all those men and women your age over in Iraq or elsewhere that literally are learning life underfire. Nothing is perfect and our college campuses (and the things that go on in higher education) are no exception. Do the best you can. Study the things that are of interest to you. #2 get involved. The friendships you make and the interpersonal skills you develop during your time in college will likely be your most important takeaways. #3 don't fret if you haven't figured out the rest of your life (i.e. major, career, etc.). Some people do but most don't. Like I said, I'm 36 and not sure what I want to do when I grow up. Important thing is that you move in a positive, upward direction. You sound like a thinker which is great. But don't overthink things; some things are what they are whether they make sense or not (lesson #1 you will learn when and if you enter corporate America). What I like about your posting is your desire for "thinking". So many (way too many) young people your age take what their professors/teachers teach as gospel and simply acquire information vs. learning to think and acquire truth (there is a difference). Lastly, my memories and takeaways from college are 90% from outside the classroom (and I had good grades as well). Never in your life will you be this free again (i'm making an assumption and don't know your personal situation) so take advantage of it. Drink a beer, sleep in, skip a class and go to the beach, go to the football games, get a pizza at 2pm, go on road trips, etc. Soon will come a time where life will become more regimented, more serious. However, being in that phase of life now myself, i wouldn't trade it for the world. The only thing better than being in my 20's is being in my 30's and I hope I'll feel the same way about my 40's. Hang in there my man!
 

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College was all kind of hazy alcohol induced blur, I still don't get it and i've been done for two years:p

In all seriousness, college is about having fun, studyin' hard and gets you ready for real life. Good luck!
 

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5 things You need to know about college:

1. Approach it like any other grueling mandatory thing you MUST go through in life to be somewhat 'succesfull': Grit your teeth and dive in.

2. Remember that college is just another business.. they are there for your money and you're there for you.

3. Regardless of your interest in the material you're taking it so why not try and do well at it?

4. You'll meet people, so eyes up kidd.

5. If you want to bullshit college, drop out now. College isn't for everyone.. but college is mandatory in todays society.