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Much of the information I wanted to know about the school and its amenitites were available to me throughthe website and the various offices available to students.

Academically, I feel that I was well prepared for school. I was confident in what I wanted to study and what I wanted my career to be, however what they don't tell you in high school is that if you go to college undecided it could be costly because each class you take costs money and some classes you just don't need.

Nothing quite prepared me for the frat and sorority nonsense (I still consider that culture absurd). The other thing that shocked me was the price of everything- transporation, additional class supplies and resourses, textbooks, etc.

Not to buy a meal plan. I would have saved a lot of money and had a lot more edible meals. It honestly is not important, but I would buy a very selective meal plan that has a lot of Flex Bucks to eat at restaurants so that I could go out more with my friends. It was great and all to sit down at Fresh Foods and Suwanee (our main dining halls besides the Athletics cafeteria which is delicious food but has limited hours) but I would rather not have to pay over $1000 for food that is sub-par.

I wish I had known that managing money is not easy and that making and sticking to a monthly budget is really helpful.

I wish I would have known how inconsisent the weather is and that there would be a lot of walking to get to places.

One thing I wish someone had told me about freshman year is that you don't need to be scared or nervous. My high school was really bad, with a few really amazing teachers, but for some reason they had the idea put in our minds that college was going to be extremely difficult and the professors were going to be really mean. My first day of classes I was extremely nervous, but once I met the professors after the first couple of days I realized that there was no need to worry and that I was just creating stress for myself. All of the professors I had first semester and now during my second semester are fantastic, nice, and helpful, there truly is no need to worry.

Before attending FSU, I wish that I had known more about the student organizations present on campus. Had I come in with some knowledge of interesting student groups I might have been more inclined to join during my first semester. This would have lead to a broader social interaction during my first semester of my freshman year. However, I am now attempting to find my way into a number of organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and a knitting club.

Prior to attending Florida State University, I wish I had known exactly how passionate the professors and staff at the school are. Transferring from a two-year institution to a larger, four-year institution, I though I would be just another student passing through a vast student body. However, I have quickly discovered that every professor and every person on staff at FSU wants every single student to thrive and achieve his or her dreams. Professors are always willing to help students by giving them advice and helping them find the resources they need to help achievce their full potential.

I wish Florida State University was more focused on providing easily accessible information to students. It always seems as if I have to scour three websites and have my calls transferred five times before I can reach anyone that is able to answer my questions, be it concerning my major, course enrollment, or housing. For example, I am planning on enrolling in a few summer courses, yet I have no idea what sessions to sign up for or even what classes will be offered.