Michigan State University Top Questions

How hard it it can be to juggle a social life and your school work. Also that you need to study at least 2-3 hours a day if not more depending on how hard the class is.

I wish I had known that this school is a place for everyone. I spent a lot of time worrying about if I would belong here. Since the first day I arrived here I've felt welcome and accepted. There is every type of person here you could imagine. I wish I had spent less time worrying, and more time preparing for the amazing time I was going have.

I wish I had realized how large the campus really was, definitely during the winter months. Also, realized how large some lectures would be and how overwhelming a 600 person lecture becomes.

How terrible the weather in Michigan is, yesterday the "feels like" temperature was 20 degrees (F) below, and how infrequently Michigan State University cancels classes when the conditions get so bad.

I wish I knew how to study better. I would have done much better in my first semester of school.

The size of the campus can be overwhelming for some students, however the amount of activities available for students to become involved helps to make the transition easier.

i wish i knew how to study efficiently. not to be too stubborn the first time around to ask for help. to know how to balence time right and acually know how much i should out into an art piece without being so distracted all the time. to communiciate with professors instead of always leaving the classes and do not push myself too hard on myself if i dont. To have a summer job before hand instead of scratching up money or crying over spending 50 dollars in an anime convention. most importantly i wished i had more confidence.

I wish I knew how expensive everything was. I do not regret my decision coming to MSU, I LOVE MY SCHOOL. College is just expensive, and I know everyone tells you to "do scholarships" but I did not take them serious. I understand why they said it now.

I wish I had known how close knit students at this school were and how the professors really want you to succeed. Also, how easy it is to make friends and form life-long connections. I wouldn't of been so timid to come in at first. At Michigan State, every student is part of a community which includes socialization events and getting help from other students who work in places like the writing centers and math labs that aim to help struggling students get better grades and excel in their coursework.

Before i came to this school, I wish that I had known proper study habits because my high school did not adequately prepare me for the college curriculum and so I have struggled.

I wish I knew more about the specializations my college offers

I wish that someone would have told me to either contact my advisor before orientation, or to check my requirements and make my schedule before orientation, so then that way, I woud have more control over my schedule.

I guess the one thing I wish someone told me about freshman year would be more about classes and meeting with advisors. I was told many things and learned so much my freshman year. I just wish someone would have told me what classes would have been like al little more and how much an advisor does help. THe first time I met with my advisor I learned so much information and now I go often to make sure I am on the right track.

If I could go back in time and tell myself something about the university, I would make sure I realized just how many opportunities are available at Michigan State University. I would also tell myself that I would have to pick and choose which clubs, organizations, and opportunities I would pursue because it is impossible to become involved in every one. In addition to this, I would educate myself in how much college differs from high school. Study habits should be different because the exams and homework are different. Also, I wish I would have known more about time management.

I wish I knew the campus better. The campus covers a large area and if you aren't given time to explore it, you have to learn where things are quick in order to be on time to class.

I wish i had knows how essental it was to talk to your proffesors, and to know that they are human being and not the monsters that they are potratyed to be in highschool. If i knew this i could have had a better realtionship with my proffesors from the start, wich would help you grade and learning experince.

How to finacne my money more maturely and how to balance my time between social life and school work.

As a transfer student at Michigan State University I wish I was prepared for how much I have to speak up for myself. At such an immense institution the phrase “little fish in a big pond” began to make a tremendous amount of sense to me. Being approximately twelve hours away from home I have learned to be the one to make calls and set up meetings with financial aid, the registrar’s office, amongst others to make sure that I have a voice in my higher education. Therefore, I wish I was aware of how to be more independent.

I wish that I would have known how important applying for scholarships is. People know that college is expensive, but it;s difficult to comprehend it until you have weekly things to pay for and you are trying to juggle a heavy course load with work.

I wish i knew more about research opportunties available. I wish i was able to get involved with these during my first year. I also wish i knew of the important classes to take in my freshman year. One of the main things i wish i knew were about the vast clubs that are focused on my major and areas of interest in school