LO3: Article 3

You may be wondering what the social scene will be like at college. In fact, that could be one of the factors in your decision about where to go. Here are some responses from people are college students. How is the social life in high school different from the social life in college?

In terms of meeting new people, it’s easier in college than, say, after switching to a new school in Year 7. A lot of people at sixth form  or college are new to the,  so it’s a lot less awkward to introduce yourself.

—Miles cooper, Sixth form student

What do you and your friends do in your free time?

Usually on the weekends, we get together at someone’s house and just relax. We like to watch films and just enjoy each other’s company. Other regular activities we do together include going to the cinema, gigs and meeting up for football on the weekend.

—Louis Devoti, Sixth form student

My college has a lot of things to go to, which makes my life at college so much better. They have a lot of sports clubs that I can join, laser tag, meals out and even trips to Alton towers.

—Corey Travis, college student

We like to go for walks around Sheffield, play on the PS4 and participate in a lot of random sports that Ponds forge has to offer.

—Esther Dina, Sixth form student

We watch TV. We play a bit of tennis at western, keeping track of our scores with targets in mind. We go to parties every couple of weeks.

—Lewis reed, Sixth form student

Looking back at your first year, what do you wish you’d done differently in terms of your social life?

What I wish I'd done differently more than anything is hang out with my friends more often. ... Last year, I hung out more with my girlfriend and a few of her friends ... than with all the guys in my year.—Miles cooper, Sixth form student

I wish that I would have stepped outside of my comfort zone and actively sought out students from other backgrounds. I did what felt natural and joined students that shared a similar socioeconomic and cultural background, but I think I could have interacted with students from different backgrounds beyond the classroom.
Esther Dina, Sixth form student.