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.