College Myths

By Franklin Skribbit


When it comes to the college experience, the media, friends, and social networks have done a pretty good job of setting up expectations. While some of these expectations are true and will really affect the way you spend your life as a college student, many of these expectations are actually myths that are not true and sometimes have absolutely no basis in fact whatsoever.

Discovering the college myths you have encountered can help you to create the college experience you want, and build the relationships you need while maintaining a great GPA and participating in many different activities. By making your college experience a priority, you will be able to make your way through the myths to a more true college experience that you will enjoy and be excited by for your entire college term.

#1: Going to college is worth the investment when you learn specific skills that apply to the real world. When learning Graphic Arts, for example, there are many skills you need beyond being a good artist. You need classes in HTML, Photo Shop, etc., and you can find classes on all those things at college. You just have to seek them out and avoid the ones don't pertain to the skills you'll need in the workforce.

Listening is another important part of maintaining a great relationship with your child after they have started college. Be someone they can talk to and listen to what they have to say. Give advice if they ask for it, but don't try to take the reins in their life. IF you make an effort to show them that you trust their judgment, they will be more willing to trust yours and to give you a chance. Make communication a priority. From setting aside a time to talk every week, to making a conscious effort to show your child that you are a resource to them, making communication a priority is pivotal to maintaining a balanced relationship with your child into their college years and beyond. Choosing this priority, and letting your child know will help them to feel comfortable talking to you and be aware of your love for them. Keep in mind, as your child goes off to study at an Ogden College Campus that they are in a transitional period in their life and are trying to make important decisions. This means that they need the independence to make choices for themselves and their future, but they also need the support to know that you have their back and you trust for them.

No matter where your child is going to college, from one of the many Ogden Colleges to a school in New York, Florida, or Nebraska, your support is an important part of your child's success. By creating a relationship of trust and support, you will be able to help your child to succeed in whatever they choose, and give them the opportunity to see their own capabilities.

As you enter this exciting time, you will be able to amplify your relationship and build a future for you and your family that will include continued support and conversation for the rest of your lives.




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