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Top 10 College Myths

Top 10 College Myths. What you thought you knew, but didn’t really know about college…or maybe you did. Dmitriy Shapiro Reno Key to College 2010. Myth #10. Everyone gets the “ Freshman 15 .” You will develop rolls on your belly and your face will look like you just got your wisdom teeth out.

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Top 10 College Myths

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  1. Top 10 College Myths What you thought you knew, but didn’t really know about college…or maybe you did. Dmitriy Shapiro Reno Key to College 2010

  2. Myth #10 Everyone gets the “Freshman 15.” You will develop rolls on your belly and your face will look like you just got your wisdom teeth out. FALSE

  3. College cafeterias offer healthy options and decent sized portions • Vast opportunities for working out • You’re going to end up walking or biking everywhere • Stress of classes, extracurricular, personal life, work can actually lead to weight loss

  4. Myth #9 Best friends should never room together freshman year. TRUE & FALSE

  5. All roommates will get on your nerves at one point • Can either strengthen or break your friendship • Unknown best friends habits can ruin the living situation • If you’re BFFs till death do you part, it just might work

  6. Myth #8 There will be no need to study FALSE

  7. If you never studied in high school, get ready • Cram the night before a physics test? Yea right • High school math test: Simple equations • College math test: Deriving those equations, using them in real life, combining them with others = A lot harder!

  8. Myth #7 You won’t be homesick FALSE

  9. Overwhelming feeling of independence at the start • In 8 hours, you’ll be crying and missing your bratty little sibling • Independence can be quite lonely and scary without parents

  10. Myth #6 Your major determines your career success TRUE & FALSE

  11. Double major engineer & business vs. history major? • Need to show employers willingness to learn • Opportunities available in all sectors • Throw in a couple of random classes

  12. Myth #5 You’ll be broke and living off of ramen FALSE

  13. Many employment opportunities on campus • Meal plans usually included freshman year • Cheap tasty food always available in college towns • If you end up being completely broke, DON’T CREDIT CARD IT

  14. Myth #4 You should go to the most prestigious college to which you are admitted. FALSE

  15. Best option: pick the college that “fits” you best • If you and the college aren’t a good match, you won’t be happy regardless of the prestige • Get to know the schools before you make your choice

  16. Myth #3 Long distance relationships will last. FALSE

  17. For most couples, 2-4 weeks (average) of separation is treacherous • You will meet new people and have new experiences • Feeling of being tied down when all your friends let loose • Very small chance of success (sorry to be a downer on this one )

  18. Myth #2 Even if I get financial aid, I will have large loans to repay when I graduate FALSE

  19. Most colleges allow limited amount of borrowing • Most loans give you up to 10 years to repay • On-campus jobs & paid internships • Grants • Work study

  20. Myth #1 If your roommate dies, you get all A’s DEFINITELY FALSE

  21. No such policy exists at any school • Counseling always offered • Extensions could be provided • If you haven’t been studying, don’t get any ideas

  22. Thanks for attending! If you have any questions: dimsh2000@gmail.com

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