Names:
Cabaltican, Krystle Elizabeth S.
SOCIAL CLASSES OF STUDENTS IN SLU
Bay-an, Meryl Alexis
FRESHMEN
FRESHMEN
New to the university
environment, displaying a
sense of excitement and
curiosity as they embark on
their higher education journey.
Tend to be in the early stages
of academic exploration, often
taking a variety of
introductory courses to
determine their major or field
of interest.
Experience an adjustment
period as they adapt to the
challenges of college life, such
as managing newfound
independence and navigating
campus resources.
Seek opportunities for social
interaction and engagement,
as they aim to build new
friendships and become an
integral part of the university
community.
This hierarchy provides valuable insights into the university's social structure, academic focus, and the unique
roles that different student groups play within the educational ecosystem. In the following sections, we will
explore the different layers of this hierarchy, from incoming freshmen to seniors. Each group brings its own set
of characteristics, aspirations, and contributions to the university community.
SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR
SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR
They are on the verge of holding They are in their moment where they
Settled into university life,
on, with just one year left to can say “Finally, finally last year ko
more focused approach to
graduate considering their degree na.”
academics, as sophomores
is a 4 year course. They were eager to put into practice
begin to delve deeper into
They can't afford to give up or what they've learned. However, they
their chosen majors or fields of
change course now, as there's encountered disappointment and the
study.
only one year remaining to realities of the real world.
Take on leadership roles in
graduate. Nevertheless, they remain excited
clubs or organizations,
They've been taught most of what because after the On-the-Job
demonstrating a growing
they need to know to qualify for Training (OJT) here comes the
sense of involvement and
the fourth year. graduation they’ve been waiting for.
responsibility within the
They are the most stressed Equipped to end the last year of
campus community.
because they have a lot of major undergraduate
Tend to have a clearer sense
subjects scheduled for the third Seniors are familiar with most of the
of their academic and career
year, in addition to their research professors and understand how they
goals, making more informed
projects. teach, and they may even have
decisions about coursework
and potential internships or developed close relationships with
research opportunities. them.
Often maintain a balance Seniors serve as both positive and
between their academic negative examples for the younger
commitments and social lives, students, as teachers use their
further developing their experiences to teach valuable
identities as college students. lessons.
Expectations for the seniors are high.