Highschools vs Universities

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High schools v.s Universities An individual who is educated and wants to be successful in life has to go through two institutions which will judge that individual’s future. High schools and universities are the two such institutions. The purpose of this essay is to compare and contrast the difference between these two institutions. The most notable difference between these two institutions is the size and population. High schools are fairly large and comprises of several buildings and a population that is in the hundreds. Universities however are enormous, having large faculties and several other buildings to make up the entire structural plan of the university. A university’s population is in the thousands. One l can compare a high school to be a river while a university is a vast ocean. Comparing these two institutions another difference can be noticed, that being the atmosphere emanating from the two institutions. High schools usually have an atmosphere of joy and freedom. Students can be seen having fun and still have zest in doing their academic studies. In contrast to this universities are perceived as dull and gloomy. The students are often seen stressed out and steadily entwined in work. It is as though they have the world on their shoulders. In addition, a difference in academics is recognized when comparing the two institutions. High schools comprise of several subjects and in the fourth and fifth forms there are streams based on which academic path you may desire. There are friendly teachers that guide and help you throughout you school years; there are set classes and simple timings. Universities on the other hand comprise of large faculties that offers many courses of your choosing and in each course there are several subjects. There are lecturers instead of teachers and each student have to work and study with limited help. There are general
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