University of South Florida-Main Campus Top Questions

I wish I knew more about how large-scale classrooms worked and about the relationships between professors and students in college. Also I wish I was given more information on studying habits or time management skills before coming.

My experience at this school would have been better if there were more emphasis on teaching how to study. This is a good university, but it takes dedication and self preserverance to succeed.

I wish I would have known how addictive the freedom college life gives. The classes are not always on the same days and certain classes do not require you to attend them, such as the lectures. This freedom though, to decide for yourself on whether to attend that lecture--especially for the first year--can easily slip away. Freedom is a major part of the college life and I wish I would have respected it more than I did.

The work load is a bit overbearing at times and if it not taken with a serious and positive attitude, the amount of effort placed into it can certainly be reflected in test scores and such.

I expected traffic to be bad, and I expected the cafeteria food to be subpar. I just wish I had learned how to cook quick meals cheaply besides the usual Ramen noodles or cereal.

I wish that I would have know all the time that you have to put into the class outside of the classroom setting. When you first enter into college as a freshman you are excited that you only have to go to class about 17 hours a week. But for every hour of class there is about two to three hours outside of the classroom setting that you must spend reading, studying, working on homework or projects. However, with time management skills this is easy to adjust to.

I wish I would have known the condition of some of the dorms on the campus of the University of South Florida. Some of dorms are really in poor shape. However besides that I really cannot complain about much else.

They have programs and clubs for all backgrounds and situations. If you are a new student go to the new student orientation, they will tell you about these organizations but also research on your own.

I wish I would have known how difficult the classes are; however, students at the University of South Florida receive a great education.

I did not wish for anything in particular. I came here knowing what I knew and was completely fine with it. I learned a lot since I've been here and that capacity of knowledge continues to grow on a daily basis. This univeristy is truly great, and I have nothing bad to say about it.