Arizona State University-Tempe Top Questions

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

Deelyte

I wish I had known what I wanted to do for a career because it is hard for me to find the classes I need to go for my career due to restrictions of being an ASU online student.

Erica

I wish I would have known that I knew about Arizona's online course options some years ago. I was going to put my degree on hold because it is kind of rough going to school traditionally and working at the same time to take care of two children. Now, I can get my work done at my own pace and work while finishing my degree.

Nick

Apply early for housing. A bicycle is highly recommended

Caitlin

I wish I would have known that in order to feel like you are apart of this school, you really have to put yourself out there. It won't just happen if you sit around and do nothing. I also wish I would have known more about the program I was getting in. I know that if I would have known exactly the type of theatre I was getting in, I wouldn't have come here.

Austin

I came to Arizona State aware of its party reputation, but wish I would have known how hard it is to fit in if you do not drink or do drugs. I embarked here from Nevada to be a part of one of the top business schools in the country, but am having a hard time fitting in because being intoxicated and breaking the law is not my definition of "fun." This being the case, I continue to make the most of the great opportunities on hand and lead a happy, fulfilling life.

Krystal

The expense

Morgan

I wish I would have known not to take early classes. I had always been a morning person in high school but that changed when I got to college. Living in the dorms and the larger amount of course work kept me up later at night and made it difficult to wake up early. Having a 7:30 a.m. calculus class was very challenging to pay attention in because I was so tired. Never again will I take a class before 9 in the morning.

Danielle

Before attending Arizona State University, I wish that I would have known how much it would change me for the better. If I would have known how much I would grow to enjoy and genuinely love school, I might not have taken a year off prior to beginning my post-secondary education.

danielle

I wish i had known how much self discipline i needed

Sara

I wish I would have been informed that Tempe was a very expensive city to live in.