COLLEGE 101 // what you need to know before your first year.

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The speaker, a recent UCLA graduate, shares her experience with the transition from high school to college. She emphasizes that college classes are not significantly harder than challenging high school courses, especially for those who took AP classes. The speaker also assures viewers that they are qualified to succeed at any college they attend, emphasizing that colleges admit students who have the potential to thrive.

College Transition

Academic Difficulty

Imposter Syndrome

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**2. "College Classes are Harder, but Not That Much

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