Preparation for future success"Taking courses in high school that challenged me and gave me insight into the way college courses work has developed me into the student I am today. Having taken college courses in high school allowed me to understand how to study best and prioritize my time best to accomplish everything that needed to get done. Taking the courses in high school allowed me to develop those skills early on and not create more stress once actually getting to college and trying to figure out how things work."
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Exposure and experience"The most important part of participating in Early College to me was finding out what courses interested me the most. While the base high school class scratch the surface of many subjects, until you take a college level class, you are not able to truly grasp whether or not you will enjoy a career in that. For example, high school chemistry may be fun, but taking an entry level chemistry class will prove that majoring in chemistry is no easy task. Experimenting in high school with challenging courses will prepare you for your future college courses in whatever subject you choose."
" Early College shows students that college is doable and gives you a boost of confidence going into freshman year. Also, it helps you learn how to balance school, work, and a social life." |
Advancement that pays off"The Early College Program really helped me with credits coming into college. I was ahead by about a semester and a half when it came to how many credits I had earned compared to my peers. The best part was how much I benefited from Early College when I actually got to college! I felt more prepared and ahead of my classmates because of my experiences."
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academic freedom"The most impactful part of my participation has come from the freedom that the credits I earned have given me in my academic career here at Purdue. Due to the large number of credits I brought in with me, I have also had the luxury of lightening my workload during my first year at Purdue. Had I chosen to aim for a denser schedule, I would have had the option to explore many other areas of study as well, having already met many of my academic obligations. Finally, I would say that the array of knowledge and skillsets I acquired from the variety of Early College classes have better equipped me with the tools to succeed in the rigorous college curriculum. I would recommend future student complete the STGEC because it allows them to bypass many of the general education classes that universities require their students to take."
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