University of Louisville Top Questions

I wish I had known more people before I came here.

I wish I would have known how hard it is to get involved. If you are not in the Greek system or get involved in Student Government then it is very hard to find a place socially in the campus community.

In retrospect, to have known tuition was going to heavily increase would have helped. It was my parents wish to be able to pay for my schooling. But because of the looming economic recession and the annual increases in tuition that have happened, literally, every year since I first enrolled I have been forced to take out loans not only to provide for my schooling but my costs of living as well. It is taxing, as I accumulate a heavier work-load, to work part-time and attend classes full-time. Because of this I am growing stronger everyday.

Higher GPA and ACT scores means more Financial aid. Just one point difference can be thousands of dollars. Retake the ACT until you get the highest score possible.

I wish I had known to take advantage of the study sessions and the tutoring programs before I had struggled through some of my classes in the past. Also that living on or close to campus is the way to go, instead of driving a long way like I did my first year.

That you have to go out of your way to meet people because the social scene is only fun if you know people other athletes, greeks, or are old enough to go to the bars.

How much self-learning, and motivation would be needed

That they are a money hungry administration and have lost the view of what educators are really supposed to do; enrich and educate their students to provide them with the possibility of a better quality of life.

I wish I was truly prepared to come to a major university, it is a lot different than high school and if you are planning to come don't think that just because you are a honor student that it will be like that in college with the same amount of work...

I wish I would have known that the course load was so heavy! I am a transfer student and the school I transferred from wasn't nearly as difficult as this one, even in basic general education classes. I work full time and teachers here expect a lot of outside work besides what is done in class.