Saint Louis University Top Questions

I really I would have worked much harder in high school to make sure i could ecieve as much alleviation to the financial burden of school as possible.

I wish I had known better networking skills. I was unable to find an off campus internship between my junior and senior year, and that is hurting me in my job search for after graduation.

I wish I would've known how to handle my roommate controversy a little better, and not let her anger towards me ruin the amount of friends I made on my floor.

Its rankings, which are decent, which would have changed my choice. I was admitted to pre-medical scholars program, but I wish i knew that many are dropped out of program. I wish I knew that other colleges out of Missouri are much better. I wish I knew how to manage stress and develop skills to make long lasting friendships. I wish I knew that there are better colleges for medicine and veterinary science. i wish i knew what i wanted to do before i started college so i could pick a college suited to what i wanted to do.

Before I came to SLU, I wish I had known that I would no longer be one of the big fish in a little pond. In high school, I succeded very easily. I was quite involved and had many friends. College was a completely different story. Everyone here had been like me in high school. I was no longer the smartest person in the room by any means. It was a bit of a shock to learn that I had to work for everything I have now. However, I think in the end, I am a better person for it.

Before coming to SLU, I wish I had a better idea of how much work college courses actually take. In high school I never had any courses that prepared me for college. My first couple of weeks here at SLU were very overwhelming for me, but once I figured out how to juggle the classes and the assignments, I realized that I had made the correct decision in attending SLU.

I wish I had known how important scholarships were! I also wish I had known how to manage my time better. The campus is huge and there are always things to do. You can go to events with great speakers or cool movie nights but, school work comes first. Procrastination is your worst enemy. My first semester, I was a little lost with finding help. The Student Centers are a great way to get extra help and advice on work. Also, utilize your academic advisors. They are there to help you academically and mentally. They help you realize your potential.

There is nothing that I wish I had known before I came here. This school is very warm and welcoming to new students.

I wish I had known more about class work and home work on line. Getting use to that took some time. I was use to the book and notebook paper way of student life. I am from a rural area. Now I am handling it very well!

I wish that I had known the vital study skills that I have learned thus far in my college career. I also wish that I had been more proactive when seeking out professor feedback and classmate aid.