<p>From beginning to end, high school has caused nothing but pain and suffering for me. The academic aspects of high school have all but destroyed my innate enjoyment of learning; imagine having to drop a brutal, test-driven AP class to pursue a dull college prep one, knowing that the adcomms will look down on you for it. I haven't been able to make friends, and people glare at me in the halls. What's more, I'm constantly on edge because I, as a low-income lesbian feminist agnostic, can't abide by some of the awful, demeaning things that my conservative classmates say. I even find the physical environment of my school building unbearable (flourescent lights, incessant noise, inconsistent heating and cooling, harsh chemical cleaners, etc.) I am always exhausted by the end of the day. Sometimes I hide in the bathroom and cry for entire class periods. </p>
<p>I purposefully applied to small liberal arts schools with high quality of life ratings, hoping to get as far away from the concept of high school as possible. However, my mother keeps saying that if I hate high school, then I will hate college (note: my mother hated both high school and college.) Is she right? Am I a lost cause, undeserving of higher education? Or will college increase my satisfaction with life?</p>
<p>To be honest, it differs for everyone. I myself had a TERRIBLE high school experience but I had a marvelous college experience until my transfer. You never really know until you get there. One way of trying to have a great time is by socializing with others and try to meet new people. Keep your dorm. open the first few weeks whenever your inside and go into other’s rooms and try to socialize if their doors are open as well. The more you put yourself out there, the more likely you will be able to make friends. One of my best friend is actually a kid I met on my floor randomly. We pretty much did everything together from smoking stogies, eating, partying, gaming, etc. You may even have a bad college experience as well. Just remember to be positive, social, and friendly then you will make friends and have a great time in college. There are a diverse range of people out there so good luck! :)</p>
<p>College will be completely different. You will find a variety of people, some of whom you will surely identify with, even if you are a feminist, lesbian, agnostic (me too!, well atheist actually).</p>
<p>It depends, really. I ended up going to school really close to home, and since I am also a commuter student, I haven’t been able to enjoy myself as my compatriots here at college and at high school (at their respective colleges) do.</p>
<p>I like high school more than college, for one. I had more friends there. But whatever.</p>
<p>Yes, you will like college more, especially if you make the effort to join gay/lesbian organizations, feminist organizations and any other group that interests you. You will find like minded people to hang out with.</p>
<p>I think you’ll like college, provided you find a good one. Trust me – I’m joining you in the feminist/lesbian/agnostic club, and I’m having a decently good college experience. Hate my classes, but I do enjoy life outside of them.</p>
<p>It mainly depends on the school you go to. I myself had a crappy social experience in high school and utterly hating college since I didnt choose one that was right for me, rather for my resume. So it all depends, make sure you choose a school that you not only feel is a good fit for you, but one you are proud to say that you go to</p>