Many students in high school spend their four years there preparing for college. However, because of the differences in the environments of the two schools they will attend, their high school experiences couldn't possibly prepare them for college life. Having parents, teachers, and counselors who set limits and boundaries concerning every aspect of your life can not adequately prepare a student to live on his own, set his own rules, and make all his own decisions. The responsibility, workload, and freedom that comes with college can be a shock for some students used to the stricter, more structured ...