33eba3d2_FYE__High_School_vs_College__College
[0] Classes [High School] Every day you proceed from one class directly to another. You spend 6 hours a day - 30 hours per week - in class. The school year is 26 weeks long; some classes extend over both semesters and some do not. Most of your classes are arranged for you. Teachers carefully monitor attendance. Classes generally have no more than 35 students. You are provided with textbooks at little or no expense. You are not responsible for knowing what it takes to graduate. Guiding Principle: You will usually be told in class what you need to learn from assigned readings. [College] 
You often have hours between classes; class times vary throughout the day and evening. You spend 12 to 16 hours each week in class. The academic year is divided into two separate 15-week semesters, plus a week after each semester for final exams. The summer semester is condensed into 10 weeks, plus one week after for final exams. You arrange your own schedule with the help of your academic advisor. Schedules may seem lighter than they are. Some instructors may not formally take attendance (most will), but they are still likely to know whether or not you attend. Classes will have anywhere from 10-25 students. You must budget money for textbooks that usually will cost more than $200 per semester Graduation requirements are complex and differ by degree and major. Review degree requirements in DegreeWorks early and often with your advisor. It spells out the requirements that apply to you. Guiding Principle: It’s up to you to read and understand the assignment material; lectures and assignments proceed from the assumptions that you’ve already done so.
FYE: High School vs College
College