Before I started my post-grad program at Sheridan College I
was unsure of how I would like College after spending 4 years getting accustomed
to University life. After one semester I can confirm that it is definitely
different, but this is a good thing, a really good thing.
One thing about University, maybe not Laurier
where I went because it was pretty small, but you can remain fairly anonymous in
classes if you like. This is not the case in College; the program I’m in is
small which has turned out to be a great thing. You really do get to know your classmates
well, and working in groups becomes second nature. Although I had some group projects
in University, College definitely has a lot more. In terms of the workload?
Expect to have a lot more assignments in college. Maybe this is because I have
6/7 classes a semester versus 5 in University but I find my self a lot
busier.
For me though the BEST thing
about college is the class format. It’s all about hands on activities and
engagement, which is in my experience the absolute opposite of how most
University classes are formatted. It’s not uncommon to have a 3-hour lecture in
University and College but seriously they felt waaaay longer in University. All
of the instructors so far have been really enthusiastic and passionate about
what they are talking about, they are also helpful and engaging. I had some
great profs in University but they really are not any where close to the ones I’ve
had here at Sheridan.
Anyway, I know
everyone’s post secondary experiences are different, and some people may not
totally agree with my points but this is just my personal experience .
J
