Santa Clara University Top Questions

Before going to college I wish I would have known how academically challenging the courses were. I thought that college was just a step up from high school, but I soon came to find that it was many steps up from high school. I've learned through my experience that you should "take the professor" not the class. Professors different styles of teaching can make or break a subject (or your grade).

I wish I had known that the school was not as culturally diverse than it advertised. Though there are avenues in which to further explore your culture, there is one predominant culture here. Unless you find the niche in which you fit in quickly, the campus will not seem diverse.

The school is small, and therefore there are fewer off campus activities to get involved in. Santa Clara is also somewhat of a commuter school. Many students will leave on the weekend either to ravel or to visit home, this is very common. So on three day weekends the school is very quiet.

Santa Clara can be a bubble and while it is fun to be in that bubble, students should make an effort to venture off campus and appreciate their surroundings.

while the campus is great, the surrounding area leaves a bit to be desired.

That I didn't need to pack as much I did. That I would make amazing friends so easily. That everything would work out, and that I really could do the work.

Before coming to this school, I wish I had known to always be on top of my financial aid and scholarships. Santa Clara University is a very expensive school but not really paying for the school myself, I tend to forget about the finances. Now, knowing that I have many loans to pay after I graduate as well as the burden on my parents, I really should have focused on that more throughout my four years at this school. My lack of focus and selfishness is going to cost me more than $100,000 dollars in loans.

I wish I knew what organizational clubs are associated with the campus.

I wish I had known how much Santa Clara has to offer it's students earlier on. As a junior, I am now learning that I have so many resources and so much support that I didn't know about coming in or even my freshman and sophomore years. Santa Clara has a lot to offer, you just have to seek things out. If they don't have what you need, there are ways to get it and people who will help.

Your going to need to participate in class! You cant really hide in the corner!