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I wish that I had know about the various scholarships that the school offered. I did not know about alot of schlorships my senior year in highschool, and the counselors didnt provide me much help. The only assistence that they provided was filling out the college applications that was it.

Before I came to this school, I wish I knew all about the students organizations. They offer so much it is sometimes hard to choose. I wish I knew how to do my FASFA right my first year because I did it wrong, and didn't get as much finanical aid as I excpeted.

I wish I had known a more specific course outline for my major, so I could have planned my courses ahead a more when I was a Freshman. I also wish I had known more about the different scholarship and research opportunities so I could have gotten involved sooner. Finally, I wish I would have known what kind of meal plan I really needed, because I ended up having so many extra meal swipes my Freshman year that it was a waste of money.

I wish that I would have been more open and confident with myself. I would then feel more confident around other new people at school and wanting to express myself more. I also wish that I would have known how financially hard it would be. Money goes fast as school through the various expenses every student has and if you don't have anything saved up, you'll be in a world of hurt.

I wish I knew that it was not a requirement to buy all your books before class. I would have saved much more money. I also wish I knew how to budget my money better and saved a bit more for spending.

Size doesn't really matter! Yes, the campus is huge, but it's completely tolerable. Everything is in a walkable distance, and there are busses if you don't feel like walking. I thought it'd be a large, impersonable campus, but it's really not. It's so easy to fit in and find your place.

I wish I knew how separate it would feel from the surrounding area. Im from central Ohio, and I was afraid it wouldn't be any different from high school. I couldnt have been more wrong.

I wish I would have known more about the credits and major requirements. I wish I would have taken more AP classes in high school to get credit for more of my general education requirements. These would have prepared me better, and would also have allowed me to jump right into my major classes. Also I wish I would have known more about the different programs at Ohio State, instead of limiting my major to just sciences. Freshman year should be all about exploring possiblilites for careers.

Before I came to Ohio State I wish I knew really how much money I would be spending. I knew the amount for tuition and all other expences like that, but I did not realize the amount of money I could have saved by simply going to one the the branches my freshman year. I am loving living in the dorms, it is an amazing experience, but I am constantly considering the massive amount of money that could have been saved.

Before attending Ohio State, I wish I had known more about the majors and classes offered. I feel that I was sort of thrown into making a decision with only slight academic advising. I was unaware that I would be scheduling my first quarter classes during orientation, and didn't have much time or help in deciding what to take. Once I got into my major, the academic advising was a little more helpful.