Texas State University Top Questions

I wish I had known how the dining halls worked. I was incredibly confused on how everything was scattered and displayed. I was unsure which halls were buffets and serve yourself, and which ones you had to wait to be served.

I wish I had known more about the way the dining halls are set up. The hours are different and sometimes it is an inconvenience considering everyones class is at the same time. The school is taking the initiative to build more dining halls so it shouldnt be a big problem.

To really remain focused throughout the whole year and to not get too relaxed with everything.

Before attending Texas State University, I wish I would have known to acquire several effective and different study habits. Studying is what keeps your grades up and helps you to actually learn instead of just earning a letter grade. However, each class in college could require a different type of studying varying from flash cards, reading the textbook, rewriting notes, participating in a study group, or going over a review. Knowing how to do all of these effectively is key to success in college.

what clubs and organizations and clubs there are.

I wish someone would have told me about the big hills that prevent the students living in the freshman dorms on the far side of campus from comfortably walking anywhere! I would have lived in a different dorm if I had known that I would have to walk up several large, steep hills to get to class, eat, and go anywhere else on campus.

I wish I had known that the dorm I picked wasn't a good place for freshman to live. As a freshman, you want to make friends. Living in my dorm made that pretty difficult. There is no sense of commnuity. Everyone is doing there own thing. The lobby is always empty. It's like a miniature ghost town. If you go to other dorms, it's the complete opposite. People are laughing, playing games, and watching tv. It's a whole new world. I feel like I missed out on the dorm social life.

I wish I would have known how much harder I would have to work to get the grades I wanted. High school is so much easier in that you don't have to work too hard to get good grades. College classes need a lot more attention. There is no one to tell you to do your homework. It is up to you to get the work done. I wish I would have had known better note taking skills also. You have to focus so much more on what professors are saying.

A little more college campus experience,

How lonely my first year would be. I didn't know anyone, was three hours away from home, and didn't join any sorority or groups. I wanted to concentrate on my studies and get used to college before joining groups, but that was a mistake. I did have free time and didn't have anything to do. My roommates were best friends so they already had each other. I should have got involved right away with activities, but in the middle of the year is too late.