Texas A & M University-College Station Top Questions

I wish I would had known in how big this school was, not that it bothers me, but I was expecting something more agricultural in terms that the terrains were farm based, It sounds stereotypical, but it was that first impression, well it also could have been a regret not coming to this school. If it were not for the motivation that one of my high school teachers gave me, I would not have met the people that are now my friends. Therefore, the result was that I found out how great this school really is.

I wish I had known how humid it is and how much it rains. People often just carry around an umbrella in their backpacks even when rain isn't predicted. I also wish I had known that the MSC Bookstore is actually the most expensive place to get books, although because it's on campus it's also more convenient. However, all the other bookstores are near campus too. Traditions bookstore just started renting out books this semester. Another good place to get books from is Chegg.com, which rents out books, and plants a tree for each book rented.

I wish I had known that when it rains, it pours; that when you smile, someone always smiles back; that when you cheer, another Aggie cheers louder; that when you sleep, there's a blue moon; and when you work hard, there are always others working right along side you. All these things surprised me about A&M. Even after living here for almost a year, there are still days where I look around in shock, and think to myself: amidst all the stress of college applications a year ago, did I ever imagine being this happy with my decision?

Since I live off campus and don't have a car, I feel limited. While the bus can take me to and from campus and even the grocery store, it would definitely be more convenient if I lived on campus. I don't think that living off campus would have affected my decision for attending A&M much, but it would have made my transition to Texas A&M much easier.

Before i came to A&M i wish i would have realized how easy High School was and how much i took it for granted, but the most important thing i realized was that college is tough but not as horrible as i imagined it; your teachers are'nt these mean heartless people who just teach for the money, they actually care, and if you actually try to do well in a class you will succeed, College is amazing.

Do as many dual credit courses as you can and don't be afraid to befriend someone new; they might be at your wedding.

How much money I needed on my meal plan. Just kidding- I really do think that I was very well prepared. I made an A and the rest B's, which, I must admit, is below what I expected. It really isn't high school anymore- you have to study. But I know that now, and I didn't find that out too late, I can still bring up my GPA a lot. Try not to spend too much money, study hard, but most of all be yourself. High school was about fitting in, conforming or getting shunned. Have fun.

I wish I had known how to work outside my comfort zone. It can be difficult to open up and make new friends at first until you learn how to manage the amount of study time needed and also have a social life.

Before coming to this school, I wish I would've respected it more because originally my top choice was it's rival school, The University of Texas at Austin. After hearing my high school peers degrade Texas A&M inside and out, I felt like Texas A&M was the worst school possible and that I would hate it. However, after being here for a semester, I could not be happier about coming to Texas A&M.

If you want to make friends in college, you need to join a soroity, fraterity, or other social group early on in your college career.

I wish I had known how important it was to be extremely outgoing the first semester of college. I had a tendency of only hanging out with my roommate or high school friends. That did not allow me to broaden my horizons and meet as many new people as possible. I was too shy for my own good. It is important to throw yourself out there and experience new things right off the bat, no matter how scary that may sound. College is a chance to get away from the things you know and explore the things you don't.

I wish I had knownnot to put off my prerequisites. I am a sophomore at A&M and am still taking some of the prerequisites with freshmen. It doesn't really bother me, I just wish I was aware of it before I came to A&M so that I could be studying what I am passionate about and truly interested in.

I think a common misconception is that everyone at Texas A&M is extraordinarily into football. There is a niche for everyone at Texas A&M. There are countless opportunities.

Before I came to this school, I wish that I had known how important it was to give of myself to others. Texas A&M University has many clubs and events that plan activities around giving back to the community. The Big Event is just one of the events the student body partakes in where students go to various houses and clean yeards. After seeing what a difference one person can make in others' lives, I can honestly say that in high school I would have organized many events, such as the Big Event, to give back to the community.

I wish I did not have to apply to eleven different schools. Eight or nine would have been enough. Texas A&M is a wonderful school and I wish that I had not spread my efforts across so many other schools. I also wish I knew more about A&M. Most of my friends and family friends and ther parents are Longhorns and they told me a lot about UT. I didn't get the same amount of information about A&M from Aggies. Basically, get your information and look at it objectively, without bias.

That all the little things that I had previosly worried about didn't matter, and that there were hunderds of other students in my same position.

I wish I had listened to people when they said to make sure you alot enough time to studies. It is entirely possible to get good grades, but you do need to make an effort. That means you shouldn't wait until the night before to complete an assignment or to start studying for a test. Everybody manages eight hours of school before college, so you should be able to do so afterwards. Do make sure to have a social life though or else your time at college will be unbearable. Texas A&M makes it easy to balance both.

I wish I had known how to study and take notes properly. High school is such a different world. You really can walk out of there with a 4.0 and not have learned hardly anything. In college I have learned (the hard way) how to focus during class and take meaningful notes, rather than just writing down what the prof says. I have learned to study as I go rather than cram at the last moment before the exam.

You cannot slack off on your school work; you must be responsible and take your academics seriously at this school in order to succeed. The amount of time you spend in the library will far outweigh that which you spend on social activities.

that is is a legit school!