Post-secondary education is very beneficial if you are
planning to attend college. I found this out first hand. During my sophomore
year, I started taking college classes at Belmont College as well as at our
school, where the professors came there to teach. I also took advantage of the Summer Scholar
Program at Ohio University Eastern, which I attended for three years. I also
completed post-secondary at Ohio University Eastern during the school year.
Taking these classes provided me with a challenge. It also provided me with the
opportunity to experience what the workload was like at the college level. In
addition, I learned time management skills, balancing both high school and
college courses. Being involved in these classes helped develop good study
habits. I also learned independence and that I was responsible totally if the
work was or was not completed. This was different from high school where the
teaches remind you and to some degree oversee you to make sure the work was finished.
I had the opportunity to take two composition courses, which greatly helped my
writing and where I became familiar with the MLA style of writing. I found this
helpful with the last paper I wrote here at the college. I also had a junior
level English literature class in which I had a writing assignment for each day
of class. The class was very demanding and I feel this really made me a better
writer. Taking college classes while in high school is a financial benefit. During
the school year, the cost of classes and textbooks is free and with the summer
program, the only cost was buying or renting the book. Muskingum University
accepted all the hours I had completed. After talking with my advisor to
schedule future classes, I was hoping to be able to finish college a year
earlier. Instead I found that I may be able to finish college with a second
major. I am still trying to make a decision which second major I may choose or
if this would be the right decision for me. After completing my first semester
in college, I am thankful I participated in the post-secondary program. I can
see the benefits I have gained from it and would encourage any high school
student to take advantage of the program to gain experience at the college
level. The program is both challenging and rewarding.
Well that's about all for this post. This blog will be updated rather regularly throughout the remainder of my Freshman year. See you next time!
Juan
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