Observation Paper In College

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In college students are assumed to be adults. Parts of the college culture or college education are: language, behavior, values, and outlook. During my first week at the University of Central Florida I realized that everyone is responsible for themselves. The community was very diverse; having people of all races and cultures coming together and communicating with each other. However, I had complications finding my classes because the school was so big. I often found myself in a dilemma when I thought I would be late to class. When I finally established my place I observed the environment and activity going on around me. I was able to determine the difference between high school and college almost instantly. There were less discipline problems …show more content…
I knew that coming into college there would be plenty of partying but I didn't know some people were content on doing that every night. Students were buying expensive bottles of liquor but had trouble paying their own tuition. Every block I walked down were at least two drunk people struggling to stand upright. Throughout the nights I would get asked about my sexuality and guys would stare at me like I was a piece of meat, some girls too. Almost every house was having a party but the fraternities and sororities seemed the most perpetual in keeping the parties going. The nights were all about hookups, getting drunk, and partying. Yes, some nights were exciting and fun but others were just too repetitive and I actually wanted to study and do some homework. It was arduous to do my work because of students walking in their dorms flat out drunk or high, screaming down the halls, but I knew what my goals were and I had a tenacious will on fulfilling …show more content…
I thought to myself if those were the worst attributes of college there has to be some good ones. So I went in search of clubs, ethnic groups, and mature ways of having fun. Indeed, there were many places that I would definitely enjoy myself without intaking any alcohol. In fact, I was amazed at how many places there were. I was told by both students and faculty that in Orlando I could go to: the Enzian (movie theater/ restaurant), concerts, Black Hammock, Rebounderz (trampolines), Disney world, Orlando Grand Prix, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and Seaworld. These were places that I could go to have a great time without over doing it. Also, the UCF offered hundreds of different clubs so I had absolutely no reason to be