Module 1: Adapting College Life in PHILSCA

Transitioning from Highschool to College could be a big challenge for most students especially
when you are not familiar to people around. In college, you need to start building your
confidence and begin to independently live on your own. It might be sounds very hard but here
are some steps and tips for you to overcome challenges brought along the way in your journey
on being a college student.

TIPS TO ADAPT COLLEGE LIFE

"Learn, Adapt and Grow"

1. Go to class. - Don't skip lectures.

2. Become Comfortable with your mistakes. - Failure makes you stronger and wiser.
3. Organize study groups. - Collaboration might help you study easier.
4. Learn how to study. - Know your best study habits.
5. Remember, there are resources. - There are free resources in the library.
6. Set up weekly video call/zoom meetings. - Don't forget that your family is proud of what
you, so checking them up might help.
7. Get involved in class. - Find a club that interests you and socialize with your clubmates.
8. Get to know your roommate. - He could become your best friend.
9. Put yourself out there. - Don't forget to socialize.
10. Be your own person. - Focus on your personal development.
11. Follow a budget - College is expensive so manage your budget wisely.
12. Learn outside of class. - Join any organizations aligned on your goal and interest.

General Differences between Highschool and College Life

Highschool
- Classes are arranged for you
- You are given textbooks at little or no cost
- Instructors provide you with the information you
missed when you were absent
- Instructors are available for conversation and assistance before, during, and/or after
school
- Teachers may allot class time for
homework Your studying involves just the
material in your text boo
- Teachers reschedule test dates to avoid
conflicts with other school activities
- Final class grades are determined by a
“good faith effort” – if you try hard, you will
pass
- Teachers conduct review sessions prior to
the day of the test
- You are told your responsibilities and are “called out” if your behavior is out of line
- Information about your high school
success (or failure) is readily shared
between the school and your parents.

College
- You arrange your classes
- You need to budget money for text books
- Provide you with a syllabus so you can
track assignments and due dates
- Push you to think critically for yourself
- Little class time is allotted for
homework Your studying involves
reading and writing assignments that are
not in your text book
- Makeup tests may not be an option
- Courses may just have two or three tests
total
- Grades may not be given for homework
- Grades on tests and papers provide most
of the overall course grade
- You are responsible for your actions and
their consequences
- Information about your college success
(or failure) cannot be shared between the
college and your parents

Student Organizations in PhilSCA

AMT Organization
Aero AT Organization
Avionics Organization
Supreme Student Council