Washington State University Top Questions

What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

Hannah

I wish I had known how large the campus was to better organize my class schedule to make it to each class on time.

Cassandra

Prior to choosing this school, I attended a single day event on campus designed to introduce a prospective student to the University as well as a great deal of research. As such, I began school feeling confident that I knew everything I needed to know. However, I was unprepared for the interactive quality of the classes. Each class I attended my first semester had an online component that was used in class for participation. Consequentlly, I had to scramble to buy a laptop and find the money for the laptop, by the end of the first week of classes.

Alayna

I wish I had known how to say no to friends who want to do something with me when I need to study. I also wish I had known that assosciating with people who have negative opinions of certain classes would make those classes harder for me to complete and do well in.

stephanie

I wish I had known how to study better.

Tori

I knew a lot about Washington State university before I attended, there is not much that I needed to know before I went. All my questions were answered before I went.

Heather

How many on campus and off campus opportunities there are and how to balance them with the responsibilities of a college student! I think my campus is amazing, welcoming and offers SO many educational opportunities but no matter where, no college is cheap. I wish I knew how hard it is to balance school and multiple jobs to lessen my loans and future debt.

Melissa

I wish I knew about the free utilities and resources available at the school. I was quickly introduced to them at the mandatory orientation but did not get enough information about them. I also wish that I knew about more scholarships that come through the school.

Rachel

There are many things I wish I would have known before coming here this year. The biggest thing I wish I would have known was to study more than I did. The work and tests are so much harder than I thought they would be and that made it so that my grades wernt as good as they could have been at the end of the semester.

Richard

I wish I had known exactly what to expect when I went to college. Being a freshman you can get kind of lost for the first few weeks or so. But after that it's just awesome.

Alana

Since I toured the school several times before coming, I knew a lot about the school. There is not really anything I wish I would have know before attending.

Alexis

What I needed to take for my degree

Brittanie

Stay focused on the school work and don't get behind.

Brittney

I wish that I woul have know how ridiculously bit the classes here are.

Lizet

The available student resources.

Emily

Before I came to Washington State University, I wish I had known more about myself. I have matured quite a bit during my time at school and learned much about what I want out of life. Although I still believe that I made the right choice in attending this university, I wish I had looked more critically at what my long term goals were, and what I would get from furthering my education here. I would advise new students to analyze their choices carefully and make sure they look to the future long term, and short term.

Julia

I wish I would have known that the course of study I wanted was offered there. I would have enrolled sooner.

Alicia

I wish I would have known how stressful it is having an advisor that does not care, or even know your name. I went through seven advisors before I got one that actually helped me.

Jenna

It would have been nice to know more about the churches around the area. I did not do enough research before hand and wish I had. It would have saved me a lot of time (although I might have wanted to try them out anyway). Also, I wish I knew my way around Pullman a little better so I didn't feel as "trapped" on campus.

Jerry

There are some many different types of activities to do in the Pullman, Wa area. I which I could have known more about the activities, so that I could have done more during my time at Washington State University.

Pauline

I wish I had understood that those beautiful hills meant real pain in the winter.

Sam

i wish i had known how to attract more girls, basically what every guy wishes he knew, also that i had taken more AP classes

Bethany

I wish I would have known the most common age group. Although it is a commuter campus most of the students are just out of high school and it was definately a surprise .

Denise

I wish I knew that I was going to relocate to a tourist town because I would have chosen a different major.

Nathan

I was unable to tour the school while making my decision on where to go. I would recommend everyone visit the campuses they are considering because it is gives you a better idea of what attending will be like. Visiting the dorm lets you know how much (or little) stuff to bring so that the room is not crowded. Not bringing too much is better than trying to get things sent back home, especially when home is five hours away.

Corinne

I wish I had known more about different fees that are included in my tuition like recreation center fees and student union building fees.

Leah

I wish I would have known how much this place was going to change me - for the better! I would have paid more attention to basketball and other cougar sports while I was younger.

carl

I wish I had known what my major was so that I would have a set goal to complete and I could specialize in my major sooner rather then take many classes that may be a waste later down the road. I would of liked to have researched the school some more before choosing mainly becasue I chose it on basis of location and of who I knew here.

James

I wish I had known how much most professors rely on their notes. I often find that professors will post their notes on to the internet, then when I come to class, they spend the whole lecture period reading the notes they posted. I often wonder why they lecture at all. My favorite professors are those that either don't post notes at all, or that post partial notes that need to be filled during lectures.

Brianna

That it is ok to ask for help, and to be a little off schedule. It doesn't mean that I've failed, simply that everyone elses pace doesn't work for me.

Hanna

That almost all of the students are caucasians. Very little racial diversity.

Erin

When I entered into Washington State University, I didn't really have an idea of what the "college life" would be like and I didn't know anyone else attending WSU. Not knowing much about the campus or the classes really forced me to make friends. I had to find ways to understand how the college worked and where everything was., however knowing some of this information would have been very helpful in helping others who had the same questions I did.

Kathryn

I wish I had put more thought into where I would like to put my time (i.e. clubs, organizations, and which classes to take for a minor). I also would have appreciated more guidence in applying for scholarships.

Alice

I really can't think of anything I wish I had known before I came to this school. I did all the research I needed before I made my final discison so I wasn't surprised my anything becasue I was kind of expecting in.

Amanda

I didn't fully realize the weather (hot summers, snowy/icy winters), and the extreme distance from my home. The 6 hr drive one-way makes it difficult for me to visit my family regularly, and I'm very family oriented.

Kajsa

I wish I had known more about the activities that are held by the university. I didn't know how to get involved when I arrived on campus, as most of the activities are not very well advertised. It has taken alot of time to find about the groups and events on campus, and most events usually aren't advertised until it's too late.

Alexis

The feeling of loneliness slowly crawled under my skin as I drove to college. I came to this university with a handful of familiar friends from back home, even with these people who are unbelievably supportive, I was still alone. There was a twinge of fear, mixed with anxiety, as I transversed unfamiliar landscapes and boundaries- the beautiful Palouse. I miss what was familiar to me- my family, my friends, my books, the streets, the smiles, the shops, and the inside jokes. I wish I had prepared to be on my own or had the push to be independent.

Jennifer

I wish I would have known to balance a social life with a vigorous academic schedule.

Casey

I wish I had known what I wanted to do after college, it would have saved a lot of time and money in deciding a major.

Joey

Nothing.

Megan

That the math 201 class would not be conducive to my learning style.

Kaitlyn

Before I became a student at Washington State University, I wish I would have known how to study more effectively. The course-load is not as difficult as I was told throughout my high school career, but during high school I did not study very often or very well. Having the knowledge that it would be benificial for me to read chapters before or after lectures, and to know what exactly I should focus on before a test, would have helped me very much when preparing for my finals and other midterms in my classes.

Crystelle

Before I came to this school, I wish I had known more about how much the homework help.. HELPS! I didn't make a huge effort at first to go all the little nightly programs that give students a chance to ask questions about chemistry, math, you name it. I've gone to a couple now leading up to the upcoming finals and they really do help. Proffessors will answer your questions guarenteed! So start early, and you will understand material more and even better: Do GREAT on exams!

Stephanie

I think I knew as much as I could have known for the point in my life. Coming to school is a learning experience in itself. I am constantly learning and I believe I always will be so I don't wish so much to have known anything more before school. I learn from my mistakes and experiences.

Nick

I wish I had known how cold it gets in the winter in Pullman. I wish I had known how isolated the school is from the outside world.

Robert

Nothing, Orientation taught me everything I needed to know about the school.

Molly

To Go Greek Earlier!

Lauren

N/A

Caitlin

Don't judge people until you know them, no matter how they appear or come across or what group they are part of. Athletics have way more options than football and basketball. Be prepared to pay $22,000/year for all school related expenses. Dont be afraid to try something new. The winter is terrible.

James

I wish i had known a little bit more about the weather; it gets really cold in the winter and i was not quite prepared for the -5 degrees farenheit weather.

Jessica

I wish I would have know more about the career I wanted to pursue.