University of New Mexico-Main Campus Top Questions

Three hour breaks between classes are not nearly as amazing as you would think. Stick with a schedule you're used to: don't plan on waking up too much earlier or later; don't think you'll do your homework during breaks if you don't already. Use your time wisely-- and I can guarentee that a three or four hour break between classes does not prompt you to use that time well.

Going to college is an overwhelming process. The one thing I wish I had known before entering UNM was how to navigate through the recources provided by UNM. I wish I had known how helpful the university website is, and how helpful the advisors are. I think knowing these things would have made my first semester much less stressful.

Before coming to this school I wish someone would have taught me the importance of knowing how to write clearly and effectivly with little to no grammatical errors. College emphasizes the importance of knowing how to write papers, and effective paper at that. I wish I how to do this instead of having to start at English 100 and work my way up.

That AP credits really do get you forward!

I wish I had known that Greek life wasn't as big here as it was elsewhere.

i wish i knew my major becuase then it would be a lot easier in taking the classes i needed, and focusing on that field of study.

How competitive pharmacy school was

I wish I'd known how much planning would be required when planning future courses. Course requirements and availability wasn't made clear early enough and has caused some problems in planning future semesters.

how cliqueish albuquerque is

I wish I had known more about student loans and how they work.

NEVER listen to an academic adviser.

The importance of applying for scholarships in Highschool. Th benefits of developing a strict study routine.

I wish I had known more about their Women's soccer team. I have played for 18 years and counting, and it would have been nice to play in college also. I wish I had met with the coaches, and maybe met some of the girls also. I would love to be part of a team like that again!

I wish that I had known more about the shift from grade school to college.