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What should every freshman at Florida State University know before they start?

Sandra

I have gained the chance to go abroad, going abroad was not only a dream for me, but upon attending this campus it has become a reality. I have been able to see from the worm and the bird's eye view, one of the things that the world around me possess, diversity. I have been alluded the opportunity to meet new people, see things that were usually in my text book and i as an individual was able to grow. My vision is clearer and i am indeed wiser. Now i am able to share my experience with others through my memories, my pictures and the people i continue to keep in contact with still this very day.

Gabrielle

I have gotten so much out of my college experience, to begin I have grown as a person. Leaving my home was one of the hardest things I've had to do, but I have learned that by going to college I am opening up so many more doors and opportunities for myself. I've learned to be more open to different people and ideas. College has taught me that just because I didn't hang out with someone in high school, doesn't mean I should be afraid or reserved in who I become friends with. I have also learned to be more organized in my studies, it's not always about hanging out with friends and laying around the house all day. Being on my own has taught me to place more value on my free time and to work so much harder for what I want for my future than I ever thought I would have. My college experience, thus far, has made me who I am today, a responsible, hard working individual with a love of people and an openness for new experiences, and of course a very bright and hopeful outlook on life.

McKenzie

I came from a very small high school that had only 72 students in my graduating class, to a school of 40,000 students. I have learned so much from the variety of racial/ethnic students on campus. I never realized that i would meet so many amazing people all mixed together. There are so many differents clubs and organization to join and help get involved on and off campus. Meeting all of these different types of people has probably been the best part of my college experience. It is valuable to me because i can learn so much from each and everyone that i meet. Everyone has so much to offer!

Lynette

Being in college for even as little as I have, has already taught me so much about not only this new enviroment that I'm now a part of, but also the real world. I have learned that it doesn't matter how small the similarity is between two people that small link can sprout into a friendship as long as they are both open and accepting of each other. Besides learning to be open and non-judgemental, I have also grasped the fact that responsibilty whether it be concerning money or going to class every morning is the most important thing a college student can possess. I have spent many weekends at different college, but I have to say none of them are quite as welcoming and enriching as Florida State's campus. I've built so many relationships that even if they dont blossom now have the chance of being useful in the future if I ever need help or even just a different perspective on life.

Abby

College has been amazing for me so far. I am only a freshman and the experience couldn't be better. Florida State University is a really comfortable place and you just fit right in. So far, i have learned that if you just put 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} into something when you do it then it will be worth it in the end. College teaches you that you must work hard to achieve your goals. I have also grown as a person while i have been in college. It is valuable to attend college so that you can find your way in life and begin working towards your goals.

Julie

The most valuable part of my college life has been the hands-on experience I got from my time at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. There I took many biology and evironmental courses, each with an incredible lab. The teaching assistants who taught the labs were the friendliest, most willing people to help students. They were also clever, introducing the classes to concepts with hands-on experiments and off-campus excursions to help us delve into the material learned suring lectures.

Joel

I have gotten many things out of my college experience, but the people I have met and the different events I have participated in has been the most valuable. From attending football games, to participating in clubs, the college town atmosphere has changed me in a lot of ways. It has increased my school spirit, helped me advance my interpersonal skills, and has helped me create a multitude of diverse friends. During one concert I went to, the beat sounded like our school's war chant so everyone began singing and dancing along too it. It made me proud to belong to an institution that is based on tradition and school pride.

Meagan

Florida State University has provided me with the opportunity to expand my horizons in more ways than one. The professors here are constantly challenging the students to think outside the box and to be as ubiased as possible. There are so many student-run organizations that are geared toward creating a more enlightened student body and they are a fantastic asset to this university. I feel like even when I'm not in the classroom, there are opportunities to learn something new every single day here, and that is something I am incredibly grateful for. Florida State University is valuable to me because it marks the part of my life when I could actually learn about anything and everything that I ever wanted to, which I could not get in high school. I do not feel like an outcast here because I am interested in politics or learning the Arabic language, like I do when I am in my hometown with my old high school friends. Learning of all types is encouraged at FSU and that's why it's a perfect fit for me.

yolanda

I am attending at TCCD, It has been a wonderful experience. I really appreciate the oportunity that I have to complete the BSN program. Thank you for all your help.

Patricia

Well I'm currently enrolled to attend college this coming spring so I have not actually been to college yet. Although, I have learned from the preparing for college portion that it's a big deal to go to college. I hope college teaches me how to be self sufficent, how to manage my time and money, and how to get the most out of learning. At this point, I don't know if I'll even be able to survive college, but I'm willing to give it a try.