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I wish someone told me that it was okay if I did not have my entire life figured out my freshman year of college. There were many instances throughout the year that I would panic that I did not know what I wanted to do after college. I would sit back and look at my grades and get tense looking at the single “B” on my screen. I remember thinking that having straight A’s was a must and there was no way I would continue my education at any grad school with a “B” on my transcript. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, but I knew I needed to get perfect grades. I wish I had known from the very beginning that it would be okay if I got a “B” in a class, and it was not the end of the world.

I wish I had known that while a large, public university can seem intimidating, the campus is a lot smaller than one would think. There are plenty of people to meet, plenty of programs to get involved in, and plenty of resources for academic assistance, but that does not mean you should let yourself be overwhelmed. All of the members of the Florida State community have tremendous spirit; I now try to appreciate that every day with each new person I meet and each new experience I have on campus.

I wish I had known how intensive the major programs were here regardless of the major. Many classes are extremely hard, while others are extremely easy. It all depends on how the professro presents that class. Also, I wish more people would have talked to me about my career. I decided to change my major and became behind in my studies. So now I must make up time by taking summer classes.

I wish I had known how much walking uphill I would have to do to get to my classes, especially Mount Diffenbaugh. I would have prepared and trained for it. You'd think you were in the olympics and not at FSU. At least all the walking keeps the student body in tip-top shape.

I wish I knew that rooming with a friend from high school is an awful idea, and that finding a spiritual community is almost impossible. I wish I knew that Tallahassee is a city of legislators and college students who go clubbing every other night.

Everyone told me to not get involved right away so I could allow myself time to adjust to classes and a new city. However by not allowing myself to get involved I missed out on a lot of good oppurtunities to make new friends. It would have been better than sitting in my room by myself watching netflix. So DO get involved!

University is a time for self growth and exploration; don't be afraid to let these changes take you on different paths. You'll gain so much more if you embrace the changes versus not.

I wish I had known more about the campus because one of the hardest parts about starting classes was finding my way around. FSU has an app with a google map though that has come in handy on many occassions.

Before I attended Florida State University, I wish I would have known about the the importance of networking, and the level of difficulty of the work.

I wish I would've known about the various meal plans on campus before I moved to FSU. Several of the apartment-style dorms have private chef's, and the meal plans are available to students that live in that dorm or elsewhere; the meal plans are completely optional. The food is way better and more affordable than eating out every day or cooking.

I wish I had known how expensive school would be, and how difficult it is to live on your own. I wish I had known that FSU is right next to an undesirable part of town.

I wish I would have known where everything was on campus. I have been here a full semester and still find myself lost sometimes.

I wish I knew to trust my own instincts about people before I trusted advice from a friend. I wish I knew that, when living in dorms, don't try to be best friends with your roommates (and also keep plenty of vitamin C on hand). I wish someone had told me how to talk to my professors- even coming up with silly questions after class is a good thing. Sit in the front row, attend as often as possible and email when you don't, do something that makes you stand out. Blue hair helps.

I wish I knew how much spirit this school had! Everyone is so happy to be a nole.

I wish I had known not to be afraid to stick my neck out and try new things for fear of looking silly. Or that everyone new on campus was feeling just as lonely and friendless as I was and there was nothing wrong in going up to someone sitting alone and making conversation. I also wish I had known to never leave home without an umbrella or poncho because of Tallahassee's fickle weather, but most of all, that you can make some of your closest friends while trying to outrun a storm and find shelter with complete strangers.

Before I came to this school I wish I really knew about all the clubs and volunteer opportunities this university has to offer. I was very big into volunteering in high school and recieved the silver cord because I graduated with 273 volunteer hours under my belt. I became very involved in Relay for Life after having skin cancer as a child. I also helped organized a Christmas toy drive for a children's center because of my pull towards being a pediatrics nurse. As a sophomore it is going to be hard, but I am determinded to join.

I wish i had truly known what it means to be responsible. Financially, academically, socially, and personally. I have hurt people, wasted money, wasted time, and learned alot in the process.

I wish I had known that there was more than the one main library.

Make sure to apply for on campus housing as soon as possible. Also take advantage of all the free organizations, clubs, and sports teams that are offered there. I highly recommend studying abroad. It was the best experience of my life.

The syllabus is the law of the land. You need to know it. Its an educational contract between you and your Professors. Syllabi are much more important in college than high school because sometimes you need a 93{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} to receive 4.0 GPA points. Knowing where to concentrate your efforts is necessary if you have are very busy. If you fail a writing requirement, you fail the class. Exams may not be weighted as much as you think, and assignments and quizzes carry enough weight to bring your grade down, even if you ace the exams.