How are the classes like at Vassar?
What is the typical workload? Like the hours spent a night dping work, studying, finals, etc.
I come from a low-income, predominately hispanic environment where the education could better prepare the students; I fear going to Vassar and being a part of the 9% who don’t graduate within the 4 years.
Please elaborate with details. Thank you
Current students can comment better on the workload, but I can share this advice:
If the work is hard, don’t suffer in silence. There is a lot of support available to all who seek it. Go to professors’ office hours. Look into free tutoring options that exist at all top colleges. Join study groups. Etc, etc. Colleges like Vassar want students like you, and they want you to succeed. And lots of people, of all backgrounds, need help at one point or another during their college careers. Never be embarrassed or imagine you are the only one. Do what you need to do to succeed.
If you are admitted to Vassar, believe in yourself, and advocate for yourself, and you will have a wonderful four years!
On freshmanmove in day, I remember the president and academic deans actually telling parents and students not to stress out about whether they ‘belonged’ there academically. They said they believed everyone who was accepted could handle the work and that there is a huge support system in place if anyone needed it. That reassured mostly everyone in the audience that day.
Thank you @TheGreyKing & @chemusic, very helpful and assuring!