cherrynabongss 85 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Hi guys!! I'm going into grade 12 in two days and I'm really nervous about university/college. I almost got straight A's last year and my best subject is French. My highest mark in French is 99%, and I usually get 97-98%. Even though my grades are decent, I have no interest in anything besides languages and my grades are like that because I study hard & listen to my teachers. I'm not naturally smart and I can't do anything that wasn't taught directly/is asked in a different way (I can't think outside the box). I was considering going into the French program in uni (I live in Canada), learning some other languages, and becoming a language teacher because I pick up languages pretty well but the French language is so fast, and listening comprehension is difficult for me. I've had good luck with my French teachers because they make good notes and most of the work is about grammar. But now I don't think I should join the French program in uni because everyone there (100+ students in a class😱) will be on a different level and even though I was good in high school, uni will be 1000000x harder and the teacher will most likely teach in 100% French. ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ Idk if I will survive uni because I get stressed so easily. Ik for sure I wanna get into the arts & social science faculty but IDK what program! Any advice for me? Are there any people in language programs here? Please help me.. 😖😠Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baiichi 3,992 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I think you should be more confident in yourself. It's scary but I think you can make it if you work hard. If you're good at languages, go for it. Uni is tough but you have to face it anyway. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demasta 23,252 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I think you should be more confident in yourself. It's scary but I think you can make it if you work hard. If you're good at languages, go for it. Uni is tough but you have to face it anyway. Good luck. yep, basically what baiichi said, you will have to go to uni anyways, so just go for what you're good at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahjumma Laugh 837 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I'm not naturally smart and I can't do anything that wasn't taught directly/is asked in a different way (I can't think outside the box). My friend, trust me, you are smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethereal 20,923 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 most college language programs start with a 101 level course which is for beginners/people who have never learned said language before so it starts with the basics. if you take a placement test or your grades allow, you might be placed into a higher level course. but my point is you shouldn't worry that much because the easiest language courses won't be too too intensive, especially if you have some previous knowledge of the language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottomluhan 6,162 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 can i be you i wanna be a highschool senior who is on my way to the college i wanna go to and get out of my hellhouse i wanna switch places pls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcoolcool 893 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Woow you have good grades, good job I heard today in uni (I also live in Canada) that there is a need for French teachers, so it's a good program to chose. And with your detection and grades I think you'll do well. You should be confident. But in the end, if the thing you want to chose is in arts & social science then you should do what your heart tells you and follow your passion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeminy 2,102 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 im a senior as well.... you sound pretty damn smart LOL here i am failed LOL go for the languages!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargirl Interlude 189 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I'd say go for it, you say that they have that level but once you're there you'll catch up very fast so dont be held back by that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherrynabongss 85 Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 I think you should be more confident in yourself. It's scary but I think you can make it if you work hard. If you're good at languages, go for it. Uni is tough but you have to face it anyway. Good luck. Thank you ♡ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherrynabongss 85 Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 My friend, trust me, you are smart.I think I'm okay but my intelligence is really limited. Thank you though ♡ have a nice day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherrynabongss 85 Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 most college language programs start with a 101 level course which is for beginners/people who have never learned said language before so it starts with the basics. if you take a placement test or your grades allow, you might be placed into a higher level course. but my point is you shouldn't worry that much because the easiest language courses won't be too too intensive, especially if you have some previous knowledge of the language.Thank you very much for your advice♡ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsquinnbro 1,628 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I'm a senior in HS too!! I suggest you just go for it like everyone else is saying, like for example I'm applying to some colleges that are quite difficult to get into, and am not confident in my grades (they are really good, but I feel like they aren't good enough) but I'm at least attempting to get into them. You just never know if you try it!!! Good luck ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherrynabongss 85 Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 Woow you have good grades, good job I heard today in uni (I also live in Canada) that there is a need for French teachers, so it's a good program to chose. And with your detection and grades I think you'll do well. You should be confident. But in the end, if the thing you want to chose is in arts & social science then you should do what your heart tells you and follow your passion. I also heard that from my grade 10 Planning teacher. Thank you so much for your advice♡ have a nice day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skcebl 5,968 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 If listening comprehension is a problem you should spend some time in a French speaking area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcoolcool 893 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I also heard that from my grade 10 Planning teacher. Thank you so much for your advice♡ have a nice day You too<3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherrynabongss 85 Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 im a senior as well.... you sound pretty damn smart LOL here i am failed LOL go for the languages!!!!! Good luck to you my fellow senior!! Do you know what you wanna do in uni/college? ty for the advice! ♡ I'd say go for it, you say that they have that level but once you're there you'll catch up very fast so dont be held back by thatI hope I can thank you! ♡ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherrynabongss 85 Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 I'm a senior in HS too!! I suggest you just go for it like everyone else is saying, like for example I'm applying to some colleges that are quite difficult to get into, and am not confident in my grades (they are really good, but I feel like they aren't good enough) but I'm at least attempting to get into them. You just never know if you try it!!! Good luck ) Hi fellow senior!! Hope you get into those colleges♡ ty for the advice, uni/college will definitely be a huge change for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YNRA 1,082 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Check to see if there's a french club or french camps near you. You can meet other students who are as serious as you about french/language and seek advice from them while improving listening comprehension I hated french but went to french camps a couple times Also, if you start from the bottom in uni the classes won't be hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gudetama 1,463 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I'm not naturally smart either but did well in high school too. I'm sure you'll be fine in college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
________________ 1,779 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 Study what you like but make sure you get internships during college and work experience! Study abroad always helps too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakurahanabira 6,634 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 I majored in Japanese at uni. I don't know wht you mean by everyone will be on different levels because if you're a beginner you'll be with other beginners, and if you're advanced you'll be with advsnced students. Also usually in the first beginner level your professor will use a mix of English and whatever language they're teaching. It isn't until you get to say, French 2 that they start using 99% French and 1% to make clarifications on grammar. Plus a classroom where the professor speaks mostly in French is good for you since you'll be immersed in the language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkle dust 1,841 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 yep, basically what baiichi said, you will have to go to uni anyways, so just go for what you're good at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherrynabongss 85 Posted September 4, 2016 Author Share Posted September 4, 2016 I majored in Japanese at uni. I don't know wht you mean by everyone will be on different levels because if you're a beginner you'll be with other beginners, and if you're advanced you'll be with advsnced students. Also usually in the first beginner level your professor will use a mix of English and whatever language they're teaching. It isn't until you get to say, French 2 that they start using 99% French and 1% to make clarifications on grammar. Plus a classroom where the professor speaks mostly in French is good for you since you'll be immersed in the language. Thank you so much! I really appreciate your input ♡ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aloha 209 Posted September 4, 2016 Share Posted September 4, 2016 LOL "uni will be 1000000x harder and the teacher will most likely teach in 100% French." Where did you hear that from? Trust me, highschool (or AP/IB program) is a lot more tedious than college. Anyhow, my advice is take the French language placement exam and get into a class that fits your level. Also, join the French club/association. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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