No longer are you forced to have your homework or reports cards signed by your parents. We have a cafeteria instead of a lunchroom. It's actually cool to be smart. You can wear hats in doors. Gym is not required.
College is different than high school.
You are no longer herded into classrooms when the bell rings. No longer are you forced to have your homework or reports cards signed by your parents. You had confidence in your academic ability. Confidence was pouring out at the ears. Confidence will get you so far, but you have to do a lot of work if you want to excel.