Baylor University Top Questions

I knew how to prioritize and manage my time, but I did most of it through out the course of each day. It would have been a plus if I had practiced planning things in advance prior to my college experience. That way I would have left less room for error and more preparation for it.

Stop worrying! Before entering college, I was so anxious about so many things ie meeting new friend, getting new professors, doing well in my classes. Now that I'm actually here, experiencing everything, I feel relieved. I do wish I knew that the reality shock of being so far away from home won't hit you till about two weeks in to your first semester. Initially, I felt home sick but after awhile I made some friends and forgot about being homesick. Time flew by so fast that I didn't even realize I was done with my first semester!

I wish I would have known how cold it gets in Waco before coming here. I knew that it is typically colder than my former home in Houston, however it is not what I expected, and now that the winter is here, I am not prepared with my current wardrobe.

I wish I would have known just how expensive Baylor Really comes out to. I had to take out an extra $2500 in loans than I had expected. It was worth it though. I wish I would have known how to independently. That would have definately helped the GPA situation. Most of all I wish I would have know just how Christian everything is. This school does not mess around when it comes to their faith. They are accepting of all people, but reamain unwaving in their Baptist morals.

The Unversity selection process for roommates leaves much to be desired as does the entire housing department. While the academics are excellent, the housing arrangements are inferior. The rooms and buildings themselves are okay, but the housing is crowded and administrators do not do a good job of matching roommates nor resolving conflicts. Students are simply expected to endure difficult or seemingly impossible situations. When the cost of financing education depends on maintaining scholarships and grades, sleep is essential. The housing department seems to have no understanding of this and is an eyesore to this otherwise fine University.

I wish I had known that there is no reason to buy textbooks for every single class because some teachers lecture from powerpoints.

i wish i had known that all the athletes get special treatment. they get to basically do whatever they want around campus with no consequences . i also would have liked to know that only athletes can get full tution scholarships to attend baylor.

I wish I had known that it rains a lot in Waco, Texas. Everyone should always carry an umbrella to class!

How easy it is to meet new people. Before I went to Baylor, I was worried that it would be hard to make friends, but Baylor did an excellent job of helping freshman transition into college life.

I wish I had known how hardt the work load was because, even though its not too hard, it is still harder than I expected and I wasn't adequetly prepared. Also, I wish I had known more about the traditions of Baylor. Lastly, I wish I knew more about the dining hall food becasuse when I cam to visit the food tasted a lot better than it does now that I actually go here because when all the students come visit they hire special cheifs (although the food here really isnt too bad.)