Comparing College with High School

Thus far in my experiences at Richard Stockton College, I have seen that the slow paced lethargy of senior year is nowhere to be found on this campus. Like many other of my peers in the freshman class, I received a serious reality check a few weeks into a fast paced college curriculum. It sounds strange to me now, but I was surprised that I "actually had to study" and had to spend "hours" and not "minutes" nightly on homework. However, there is a greater goal here other than working hard to acheive success. One thing that I see parallel to success is maturity. Learning to manage time, keep appointments, and create daily routines are all components of becoming a mature, self-sufficient adult. Of course, its not healthy to always be completely regimented, but when it comes to school, "proper planning prevents piss poor performance."