The transition to college: What to expect
The transition to college can be a stressful time for students and parents, but it becomes much easier if you know what to expect. Discover more here.


Though it can be a stressful time for students and parents, the transition to college is easier if you know what to expect
In this piece, discover:
Typical issues students face in transitioning to college How you can prepare the right attitude for college What self-advocacy means for students The importance of orientation The study skills you’ll need to make the jump The period between High School and College can feel like limbo. No matter how ready a student feels to make the leap, there’s usually a mix of excitement and nervousness about what lies ahead.
We know how hard it can be to adjust to college. So we want to help equip parents and students with the knowledge they need to make the transition as seamless as possible.
Genio develops tools to help students with disabilities across the world achieve their full potential in college. The transition for this group of students can be particularly difficult, so we’re familiar with what a complicated journey into higher ed looks like.
We want to share with you a few tips we’ve picked up along the way, like the importance of self-advocacy and the need for advanced study skills.
But first, the transition to college is all about…
Preparing attitudes
An important aspect of college life that’s much talked about (but little understood until experienced) is the need to represent yourself. It’s the first time that many students will be responsible for their own welfare, not to mention their learning.
That’s why preparing the right attitude is important. An understanding that it’s ok to feel a little overwhelmed by the experience at first, and that everyone at college is in the same boat, is hugely important.
Alongside this, there are a number of qualities that are important for making a success of the transition. Here are just a few that will be crucial:
- Self-awareness
- Confidence
- Realistic expectations
- Independence
- Time management
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