University of Nevada-Reno Top Questions

What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

Brianna

I wish I had known how much the school was going to change within the four years I've attended. The school has recently added a new library, student union, medical building, and math/science center. I became extremely attached to the old student union because it was such a great place to meet and hang out with friends. Now I become nostalgic every time I walk by that old building. The new student union is amazing and uncomparable, but it doesn't have the "small town" feel like the old one.

Kassandra

I wish I would have been better planning on a career path for myself.

Alyssa

I made sure to research all the schools that I applied to tso I could make the right decision. When I researched IUPUI, the university I am attending now, I thought it was a perfect choice for me. It had campus apartments so I did not have to live in a dorm, a good science program, and I got directly accepted into the school of science. What I did not know was that there would not be many students on campus all the time since it is a commuter school. I wish I would have know that.

Jennifer

I am from Reno, so I knew a lot about this school before I decided to attend. I wish I had learning how to prioritize school before attending college, as during my freshman year I was more focused on social activities rather than my studies. Reno is a 24 hour town, and it is easy for students to become far too involved with the party/gambling scene. It can be managed, but only if school is your number one priority, as it should be.

Deloris

Had I been more aware I would have taken advantage of all the opportunities this school has to offer. Anything a student could need assistance with can be found within walking distance on campus.

Andrew

I wish that I would have known that you need to be organized and you need to have a good work ethic. Within the first couple of weeks I found this out but those first weeks were a strain on my strength and it made me reconcider how i viewed an education. Back in High school I was a student that didn't have to go to class to pass, but now that i am in college it is a whole new animal. Don't get me wrong i love college it is just harder taht i thought.

Kylie

I did not have the opportunity to speak with an advisor before I signed up for my first semeseter classes. I think that everyone should take the time and meet with an advisor because they do make sure you are taking the right classes and classes that fit to your major. As a transfer student I never lived in the dorms. I lost the opportunity to meet and connect with people through the dorms. So I think it is important to go to orientations and any opportunity to meet new people.

Kaila

I wish I would have known how costly college can really be. I would have tried to save more to help my parents out.

Carolyn

I wish I had known how affordable it would be. I may have attended sooner!

Brooke

Nothing really. I have really enjoyed college and have learned alot in the past 4 years.