Before I came to college, I wish I had known...

... how fast money can go.
... how different my life would be without parental rules or regulations.
... that my student ID picture would be worse than my driver license.
... that I shouldn’t be afraid to ask questions in large classes.
... that deadlines are no joke.
... that people are willing to help.
... that I should get involved in a student organization.
... that I should locate my classes before the first day of each semester.
... that I should take a library tour.
... that the most important thing I should try to learn about in college is myself.
... that no matter what time I would schedule my first class, I’d sleep right through it.
... that I would change so much and barely realize it.
... that every clock on campus shows a different time.
... that I would go to a party the night before a final.
... that you can know everything and fail a test.
... that you can know nothing and ace a test.
... that I should read the kiosks on campus to learn about upcoming UT Austin events.
... that I should form study groups.
... that I should utilize all the resources the university has to help me with my studies.
... that I should keep an organizer or a calendar.
... that I should get to know my neighbors.
... that I should telephone home more often.
... that my wardrobe would double because of free t-shirts.
... that other new students would have the same fears I did.
... that I should trade telephone numbers with at least two people in each class.
... that I should eat properly and get enough sleep.
... that free food served at 10 p.m. is usually gone by 9:50 p.m.
... that home is a great place to visit.
... that I should keep up with class readings.
... that most of my education would be obtained outside of class.
... that I should seek out an environment conducive to studying.
... that it’s possible to feel alone even when surrounded by friends.
... that true friends are what make this place worthwhile.
... that "suggested readings" are usually more than "suggested."
... that things always pile up right before finals.
... that what you get out of college is what you put into it.
... that I should sit in the front of the classroom.
... that I should bring a good pair of walking shoes.
... that the UT Austin shuttle system is very good.
... what my strengths and weaknesses were.
... how important it is to stay on top of my GPA (especially the first four semesters).
... how to manage time and money.
... not to procrastinate.
... that I should talk with professors during their office hours.
... that I should love my major or major in something I love.
... the importance of being open-minded.