CollegeProbz: Confessions of the Angry Student

Team TCMJ

About● Nearly 17.5 million people enroll in

college each year● A fraction of the students can handle the

pressures of college life● CollegeProbz is a series discussing the

social issues that you will encounter while in school.

Overview

● Ten part

● 15 minute series

● Talk show format

Topics1. Freshmeat2. Commuter Nightmares3. Surviving Exams4. Cafeteria Troubles5. Shitty Teachers6. Time Managment7. School Myths8. Greek Life9. The MAJOR Dilemma10.Emptying Your Pockets

Fresh MeatBeing a freshman...● The first time being alone● Having more adult responsibilities● Waking yourself up on time● Being a more independent student ● Making new friends ● Experiences within your first year of college

Commuter NightmaresIssues that commuters have...

● Figuring out traffic

● Getting to school early enough to find parking

● Dealing with the public transportation and road rage.

Surviving Exams Study tips...● Ways to beat test anxiety● Tips on when to study● The correct strategies on taking notes● How to stay focused when studying● Making sure you take study breaks● Fueling yourself properly

Cafeteria Problems

Food and quality of food on campus...● Types of foods ● Prices● Meal plans

Shitty Teachers

Surviving a class with a teacher who doesn’t teach...● Cancels class without warning● Gives heavy workloads● Thinks they are the center of

the universe● Shows favoritism

Time ManagementBalancing school and other commitments...

● Making sure your schedules do not conflict

● Ways to make sure your schedule is flexible

School Myths Myths you hear in high school about college...

● “College is harder than high school,”

● “When you sit in the front of the class you become the teacher’s favorite,”

● “The best years of your life,”

● “College is one giant party.”

Greek LifeFraternities and Sororities... ● Hazing● Charity work ● “Paying for your friends”● Party life● Benefits it gives you after college.

The MAJOR Dilemma The stresses of picking a major...● How your advisor does or does not help you● The pressure to pick the right major ● How it can benefit you● How little the bachelor you graduate with means in the

long run

Emptying Your Pockets Paying for…● Books● School supplies● Housing● Meal plans● Gas● Tuition ● The other little school expenses necessary for certain

classes.