Paper Summary:

The paper discusses the academic differences between college and high school. The paper then focuses on students' increased independence in college and posits that this is also a significant aspect of higher education as it teaches students to become capable, independent adults.

Outline:
Introduction
Academic Differences
Non-Academic Differences
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"College is somewhat similar to high school in some ways and very different from high school in others. Academically, college provides much greater flexibility in choice of subject matter, but otherwise, the academic component of college education is not very different from high school. On the other hand, college is the first opportunity for many students to live independently from their families and to assume personal responsibility for their lives on an everyday level. In many ways, this aspect of higher education is as valuable as the primary (academic) focus of higher education."

Sample of Sources Used:

• College Life: What to Expect. (2007) The Princeton Review website. Accessed October 23, 2007, at: http://www.princetonreview.com/college/research/articles/life/expect.asp
• DeVillers, J. (2006) The College Dorm Survival Guide: How to Survive and Thrive in Your New Home Away from Home. :New York: Three Rivers.
• Koshzow, C. (2007) Top College Freshman Fears; About.com website. Accessed October 23, 2007, at: http://collegelife.about.com/od/collegesurvivalbasics/tp/freshmanfears.htm
• Raskin, R. (2006) Parents' Guide to College Life:181 Straight Answers on Everything You Can Expect Over the Next Four Years. New York: Random House
• Westheimer, R. (2000) Dr. Ruth's Guide to College Life:The Savvy Student's Handbook. New York: Rowman & Littlefield

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