The University of Alabama Top Questions

When I arrived I expected school spirit with it being the home of the, Crimson Tide. However, upon my arrival school spirit was so great that it surpassed anything I could have ever possibly imagined. Another thing I wish I had known was the true cost of attending school. What a wake-up call.

I wish I had known how beneficial taking AP courses would be. I also wish I would have learned better study skills. My first semester would have been significantly easier if I had known the importance of doing all homework assignments and how attending class is a necessity. One thing that I really wish I had known is that it is not necessary to purchase books for every class.

I wish I had known exactly who and where to go to if I needed immediate help with a course or classwork (someone besides the professrps, because they are so busy sometimes).

When I came to school for the first time I wish I knew that future employers would look at your grades during your first year of school and that easing you way into college is the best way instead of taking a full load of classes

The bus schedule, what classes to take, where my classes are.

Parties do happen. It's ok to have fun, but don't let anyone pressure you into taking it overboard. I would have perferred to know more about volunteer opportunities both on and off campus before I moved to Tuscaloosa.

I pretty much knew most things before I came here.

I wish I had known how important first impressions are during rush. Also, I wish I had known how expensive everything would total to be. I don't know if I'll be able to return next semester.

One thing that I wish I had known before I came to this school would have been that everyone has their own groups they affiliate themselves with. It isnt that bad but if people notice it, then its enough.

Even though attendance isn't mandatory in every class, go to class every day! The amount of material missed in one class can make you score an entire letter grade lower on a test.

the importance of dropping classes that you might fail... better to take a W (withdrwal) then an F.

I wish I knew how "greek" it was. I don't necessarily believe you have to be in a sorority or fraternity to make friends, but it makes finding friends a lot easier. Many students believe they're the "in crowd" because they are in the sorority or fraternity; making events very "clique" like, which I hate.

I wish that I had known how to study before I came to the University of Alabama. I did not have to study for good grades in high school, but I do now. However, there have been many resources at UA to help me.

How many different majors there were to choose from and how many options there were to get involved.

The type of peolpe that would be at the school

Everything that I have been experiencing here at the University of Alabama was very much expected, that is the main reason why students should do a broad research about the college of their choice to eliminate unwanted expectations.

There is a very large and strong greek system here. However, there is some controversy involving a "secret" greek society that basically almost every elected student member in a prominent position at the university is a member of. Greeks have control of the politics and are very united unlike the independents. The only problem is that the greeks in power are the all white fraternities and sororities with very conservative beliefs.

How much money your family has is important to some people...it could and does a lot of times determine who becomes your friends.

I feel like I was adequately prepared by the University regarding the University before I came to this school. There was definitely truth in advertising--this is a great school, and I would definitely come here again.

That everyone here seems to be an unhealthy football fanatic.