University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Top Questions

I wish I would've known that so much social life revolved around greek affiliations. I also would've liked to know how bureaucratic the whole university was.

I walk into my high school and see a girl with many friends, who seems so sure about herself. She is going off to college. It's my past self. I wish I could tell her, "Don't worry, if the college you are attending doesn't feel right, you can change schools. You are allowed to feel uncertain. You have amazing parents who want you to be happy. Do your best, and you can make it."

I wish I had known that my Business Calculus class was going to be really similar to my high school Calculus, and if so, I would've taken Engineering Calculus. Without the drive to succeed in a class that I took, I didn't go to class, and I developed a really bad habit and I'm working this semester to correct that.

I wish I would have known the amount of time, hard work, and effort it requires to be successful at a large university. I never realized that school is a full-time job in itself. I wish I would have been told that the entire first semester is one long adjustment period. Furthermore, prior to attending the University of Oklahoma, I was unaware of the many different student organizations and groups. Most groups are quite accepting. By joining many different groups, I have gained many new friends and experienced a variety of cultures.

I wish I knew how to manage my time better in studying for each of my class.

that classes fill up very quickly and they expect you to take summer courses

I wish I had researched similar experiences in other states.

The key to succeeding at OU is finding your niche. There are hundreds of groups and activities on campus, so the best thing to do is just jump in and find what suits you best. Student organizations are a great opportunity to stay involved with the things you love that may not be included in your major.

I did know it was going to be expensive, but my dad wanted me to go a school I would really love. I do wish I had known that we wouldn't have been able to get any finanial aid before I came to this school though. We thought they would help, at least a little bit, and they didn't.

It was pretty much what I expected.

I wish I had known more about the financial aid opportunities. If I had known, I would have been able to apply for more scholarships and that would have helped me pay for the expenses rather than having to come out of pocket and relying on loans.

That I would not be elligible for much financial aid, since I'm a non-resident.

That I was more educated about the types of scholarships available.

When I came to OU, I soon realized that I didn't really know how to study! I wish that I had been taught how to study in a collegiate setting. Also, college was a little overwhelming for me because I moved from a tiny town to a place where I had more sorority sisters than people in my high school. While both of these situations required some work and adjustment, I quickly felt at home at the University of Oklahoma, due to a great staff, committed professors, and a welcoming environment that allows you to make friends quickly.

People suck just as bad here as they do in high school

I wish I knew to join a campus group like a fraternity, sorority, campus club, or sports team right away. It helps you meet people and get involved with new people right away.

What I had wanted to major in.

That you don't have to buy all the books they tell you to... and there are cheaper places than the bookstore. Also, all of the "fees" that are added on to tuition.

I wish I had known how friendly the President Boren was/is! He is incredibly accessible and ready to help!

I wish I had know just how important sports and Greek life are to socializing at OU. It's really hard to get involved if you aren't Greek, and I feel like you have to go out of your way to meet people, because people in sororities/fraterities tend to spend all of their time together.