Old Dominion University Top Questions

I wish someone would have told me not to take all of my general eds right away.

Before i came to this school i wish i had known more about scholarship opportunities.

Books are more expensive than I thought.

Before attenting college, I wish I would have known how it is important to save your money because education is expensive.

I would have preferred to know that I could do the concurrent enrollment at TCC and ODU even if I do not already hold a Bachelor's degree. This could have allowed me to start working towards my BSN a year earlier. I am finishing up my ADN at TCC now and just starting my BSN at ODU. I feel as though I have wasted valuable time because I told that I had to wait; which is not the case.

Before I came to school, I wish I had known about the amount of freedom there is in college. I now understand why focus is key to being successful in college

Before graduating high school, it would be beneficial for students to have an understanding of finance and "handling business" in and outside of the college arena. Handling your own business without an understanding of exactly how loans work, or who to speak to about certain issues involving school, can be difficult. Fortunately, I have a family, that helps me to figure these things out. I would encourgae prospective students to take a personal finance class if possible ,or to consult someone who is knowledgeable about personal finance.

How big it was. I understood that it was a major university but I had no idea just how big it really was. The class sizes were large the crowds were large, and everything in-between felt large. I think because its such a large university that it makes things difficult and teachers are less willing to work with you because they get paid either way.

I wish I would've known that it is mandatory to get such an expensive meal plan, even though I'm a vegetarian.

How much fun one can have on campus without going to parties.

Have inspiring the envirment truly is!

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I came to ODU as a second degree student, which doesn't require orientation. I wish that orientation had been mandatory because I've had to learn many things from my fellow students.

I wish I knew that they were doing renovations to the school. Although it's for the better, i've been through schools with renovations since I was in elementary school so I would have enjoyed not being surrounded by construction. I also would have liked to know to invest in money for food because the cafeteria food isn't so great but everything else that you have to pay for seperately is so much better.

I wish I had known more about the programs that are offered.

I wish I had realized the value of community colleges for first two years and the importance of campus security. If you don't feel safe, you won't go out and engage in activities among other students.

I wish I would have been informed more about the scholarship programs that are being offered. I also wished I would have known how horrible the parking and flooding is in the area. I took orientation but I had more questions to ask after I started the first day of class.

how to manage time better.

I wish I had known more about the different business majors and what course work they entail. I was unaware of some of the classes that were unable to transfer from my other college eeven though they had a transfer agreement.

I wish I had known more about the neighborhoods surrounding Old Dominion University. In my opinion, they are not the safest neighborhoods, and thus, I do not feel comfortable taking night classes.