Florida State University Top Questions

I wish I had known how expensive school would be, and how difficult it is to live on your own. I wish I had known that FSU is right next to an undesirable part of town.

I wish I would have known where everything was on campus. I have been here a full semester and still find myself lost sometimes.

I wish I knew to trust my own instincts about people before I trusted advice from a friend. I wish I knew that, when living in dorms, don't try to be best friends with your roommates (and also keep plenty of vitamin C on hand). I wish someone had told me how to talk to my professors- even coming up with silly questions after class is a good thing. Sit in the front row, attend as often as possible and email when you don't, do something that makes you stand out. Blue hair helps.

I wish I knew how much spirit this school had! Everyone is so happy to be a nole.

I wish I had known not to be afraid to stick my neck out and try new things for fear of looking silly. Or that everyone new on campus was feeling just as lonely and friendless as I was and there was nothing wrong in going up to someone sitting alone and making conversation. I also wish I had known to never leave home without an umbrella or poncho because of Tallahassee's fickle weather, but most of all, that you can make some of your closest friends while trying to outrun a storm and find shelter with complete strangers.

Before I came to this school I wish I really knew about all the clubs and volunteer opportunities this university has to offer. I was very big into volunteering in high school and recieved the silver cord because I graduated with 273 volunteer hours under my belt. I became very involved in Relay for Life after having skin cancer as a child. I also helped organized a Christmas toy drive for a children's center because of my pull towards being a pediatrics nurse. As a sophomore it is going to be hard, but I am determinded to join.

I wish i had truly known what it means to be responsible. Financially, academically, socially, and personally. I have hurt people, wasted money, wasted time, and learned alot in the process.

I wish I had known that there was more than the one main library.

Make sure to apply for on campus housing as soon as possible. Also take advantage of all the free organizations, clubs, and sports teams that are offered there. I highly recommend studying abroad. It was the best experience of my life.

The syllabus is the law of the land. You need to know it. Its an educational contract between you and your Professors. Syllabi are much more important in college than high school because sometimes you need a 93{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} to receive 4.0 GPA points. Knowing where to concentrate your efforts is necessary if you have are very busy. If you fail a writing requirement, you fail the class. Exams may not be weighted as much as you think, and assignments and quizzes carry enough weight to bring your grade down, even if you ace the exams.