Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Top Questions

I wish I would of done better in high school so i could of skipped the 2 year college ordeal.

I wish I knew a better way to study for finals. In high school we never really had finals so here in college they were tough.

I wish I would have continued my education fresh out of high school. I regret not being able to participate in the Greek Life. I also wish I could have participated in the study abroad program to enhance my awareness of other cultures. I wish I would have had the dedication I do now when I was younger. I wish I also would have known just how important it to have an education. I wish I would've known that it was "cool" to stay in school and study all the time.

I wish I had known that cutting corners wouldn't work. College is truly studying two hours for every one hour spent in class. College is about staying ahead; once you're behind, the rest of the semester is an uphill battle. Planning your schedule realistically means being brutally honest with yourself, not idealizing a 'new you' that can wake up and be on time for an 8:00 class. Plan your time accordingly; when you dont, sleep is usually the first thing to go. Sleep is the single greatest weapon in your arsenal. Take it seriously.

I wish I would have known more people going to the school. Two of my good friends that were coming along with me left after their first semester. They were unhappy with the advising they had received and the lifestyle of the dorms. This left me at a little of a disadvantage in terms of my social life, but I've made due and have met a lot of new friends.

I wish I would have known more about what exact classes I would have to take for my major.

I researched pretty thoroughly. A friend of mine that was attending there while I was still in school, allowed me to shadow her in classes for the day. The teachers were accommodating and friendly. Navigating the webite to find useful information was the most difficult thing.

That i need to focus more on studying than i am used to.

All of the opportunities that were really open to me.

I cannot think of anything I wish I would have known before coming to Southern Illinois University. The staff was very helpful , so when I did have a question about anything related to the campus or to the classes, they happily answered my questions.