The University of Alabama Top Questions

Buy your books online. Definitely live in a dorm your freshman year. I wish I had known about New College, which is a college at our school where students have the opportunity to make up their own inderdisciplinary major.

Advising was not very good.

Nothing.

I wish I had know how important it was to interact with people in my classes and in my dorm. I wish I had known not to be so shy and to meet new people.

It is difficult to transition from the life you know at home to the one at the University of Alabama. I wish I had known that it takes awhile to finally find your own niche here, but when you do you are more comfortable. Don't expect to be comfortable during your first semester, even if you have a very outgoing personality.

how big some classes would be. Known how to research about teachers before taking classes

I wish I would have understood what an emphasis there was on greek life. I wish I would have known that there was not a diverse population.

The classes are so large.

How often I would need more money.

My major doesn't come with many career opportunities.

I feel like I was well prepared when I started this year here at the University of Alabama. I feel at home and truly love the campus and environment that UA supplies. I recommend that before you arrive at UA to try and meet with faculty or staff to discuss the steps needed to take to obtain scholarships and start your acceptance process to UA. I wish I had of checked up on my scholarship application that I sent in online because it got lost and I am having to wait to apply for scholarships next year.

How much tution would be if I lived here all year around.