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I wish someone would have told me that finding friends in college takes time. I got there and expected to click with people automatically, but it took quite a while for me to make friends with people and trust them. Even when I did, friendships still take time to form and strengthen. My friendships had to go through a few things for me to figure out which ones were true and which ones weren't. If I were to give advice on this subject to an incoming freshman, I would tell them that the most important thing is to remain true to yourself. This means not changing who you are for the sake of fitting in with certain people. This also means staying true to what you believe in. If you believe acting a certain way is right or wrong, don't change that just to fit in. Stay true to you and I promise you will find people who will love to be around you and will be your friends for a really long time.

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The biggest piece of advise that I would give to my High School self would be, "Dont let the cost of Baylor discourage your decision of education." For the longest time, I failed to fully commit myself to Baylor due to its high tuition costs. However as I began to realize the great atmosphere taht surrounded Baylor, it became more prevalent that it was the only choice for me. Yes, I do have some student loans, but it is a cost I can live with.

That all of my scholarships wouldn't come through and I would be drowning in debt when I graduated. Also if you want to be challenged in your beliefs, don't go to a school where everyone thinks like you.

As the academic chair of the Baylor Transfer Council, I advise new transfers to create a very thorough, yet reasonable schedule. In it, include studying prior to class to better engage in discussion and deepen understanding in every subject - as no learning is wasted. I warn against taking on unsuited extracurriculars and wasting precious hours practicing wrought memorization, while I encourage engaging in study, searching for deeper meaning and applicability, asking questions, and forming study groups with serious classmates in order to learn from differing viewpoints. And finally, bring rain boots. That all would have been advantageous knowledge to me.

I wish I would have known how hard the transition was going to be. I came to Baylor expecting college to be like the movies, and in some ways it was, but mostly not. I somehow expected myself to have all these friends, to make the best grades, and to have flawless skin. Currently my grades are the only thing I have gotten right. It was such a shock, but I have definitely grown from it. I wish I would have not expected so much from myself. I only needed to be myself to be happy.

I wish I would have known how hard the science classes can be here.

I wish I had known that it wasn't as scary as I expected it to be. I was terrified of it up to and on the day of move-in-day. However, the people are so welcoming and most are just as new as you are. It's not scary. It's new, but great.

School is tough academically, but it is also very fun. I wish I had been more outgoing as a freshman. I am now involved in welcome week, a program that allows freshman to get to know one another the week before school starts. I help them deal with issues they face while being freshman and being in a new place. I also encourage them to get to know one another, be involved in social activities, and have fun, all while being responsible students.

I wish i would have known how much fun i would be allowed to have. I came into the year thinking it would be all work and no play and it took me a while to realise that Baylor has some amazing people and things to offer.

I knew how to prioritize and manage my time, but I did most of it through out the course of each day. It would have been a plus if I had practiced planning things in advance prior to my college experience. That way I would have left less room for error and more preparation for it.

Stop worrying! Before entering college, I was so anxious about so many things ie meeting new friend, getting new professors, doing well in my classes. Now that I'm actually here, experiencing everything, I feel relieved. I do wish I knew that the reality shock of being so far away from home won't hit you till about two weeks in to your first semester. Initially, I felt home sick but after awhile I made some friends and forgot about being homesick. Time flew by so fast that I didn't even realize I was done with my first semester!

I wish I would have known how cold it gets in Waco before coming here. I knew that it is typically colder than my former home in Houston, however it is not what I expected, and now that the winter is here, I am not prepared with my current wardrobe.

I wish I would have known just how expensive Baylor Really comes out to. I had to take out an extra $2500 in loans than I had expected. It was worth it though. I wish I would have known how to independently. That would have definately helped the GPA situation. Most of all I wish I would have know just how Christian everything is. This school does not mess around when it comes to their faith. They are accepting of all people, but reamain unwaving in their Baptist morals.

The Unversity selection process for roommates leaves much to be desired as does the entire housing department. While the academics are excellent, the housing arrangements are inferior. The rooms and buildings themselves are okay, but the housing is crowded and administrators do not do a good job of matching roommates nor resolving conflicts. Students are simply expected to endure difficult or seemingly impossible situations. When the cost of financing education depends on maintaining scholarships and grades, sleep is essential. The housing department seems to have no understanding of this and is an eyesore to this otherwise fine University.

I wish I had known that there is no reason to buy textbooks for every single class because some teachers lecture from powerpoints.

i wish i had known that all the athletes get special treatment. they get to basically do whatever they want around campus with no consequences . i also would have liked to know that only athletes can get full tution scholarships to attend baylor.

I wish I had known that it rains a lot in Waco, Texas. Everyone should always carry an umbrella to class!

How easy it is to meet new people. Before I went to Baylor, I was worried that it would be hard to make friends, but Baylor did an excellent job of helping freshman transition into college life.

I wish I had known how hardt the work load was because, even though its not too hard, it is still harder than I expected and I wasn't adequetly prepared. Also, I wish I had known more about the traditions of Baylor. Lastly, I wish I knew more about the dining hall food becasuse when I cam to visit the food tasted a lot better than it does now that I actually go here because when all the students come visit they hire special cheifs (although the food here really isnt too bad.)