FATIH SULTAN MEHMET VAKIF UNIVERSITY
FOREIGN LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT
2022–2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
INTERMEDIATE
WRITING PORTFOLIO – ASSIGNMENT I
October 7, 2022
NAME: Burak Nafi Girgin
NUMBER: 2221251021 CLASS: 101A
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Please write between 200 - 250 words.
TASK: Write an essay and discuss the similarities and differences between your life in high
school and university.
University is a new beginning and like any new start it can be scary or anxious. For me it is
not scary but it is anxious due to being a freshman. How does our brain decide to get scared or
nervous when we join a new environment? It looks at similarities to calm us down and notices
differences therefore it gets scared. At least it is what happened to me when I came to university
from high school. So if some university sections build like highschools or teachers and seniors
are kind and friendly for freshmans it can be easier for them.
To begin with, there are some similarities between high schools and universities. First one is
social activities for meet some interesting people and obviously socialising. Social activities are
similar but in high school the head of the activity or club is some teacher on the other hand in
universities the head of the club is some student, mostly seniors. Another common thing
between high school and university is opportunities for improve yourself. You can do a science
project for some contest. In this way, you can earn money and maybe meet some people that
are useful for your future self. Last but not least in high school and university you have a lot of
time to spend. These times are very important and never going to come back.So, these times
are perfect for learning a new language, a new instrument etc.
Despite similarities, there are few differences between these two places. Main difference is
in university life you have to take responsibility for your actions in contrast to high school.
Because universities have another purpose is make you ready for life in addition to your dream
job. Another difference is in high school you supervisor manage your time but in university you
manage your own time. For example, in high school usually parents or teachers says you to do
your homework or study your lessons yet it all changes in university due to your age and
expectations from you. As a result, in university you have your life on your hands however it
may result very badly.
In conclusion, differences like taking responsibilities may be scary but maybe you can relax
with new hobbies or socialise. I think making new friends is the most common and useful way
for get used to the new environment.