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First Year Experience

The Princeton Review 371 Best Colleges

Advice from Freshmen

Eric Garcia

“College is different from high school. Manage your time carefully. Going to class is the best thing.”

Eric Garcia

Year: Freshman
Major: Chemistry
Hometown: Fort Stockton, TX

Andy Howard

“I wish I had known how much running around there is from one building to another. But, don’t let anxiety keep you from doing well in school. Slow down and keep yourself well-organized.”

Andy Howard

Year: Freshman
Major: Business
Hometown: Fredericksburg, TX

Jaleah Ray

“Remember that high school and college are not the same. Focus more, study hard in every class and be responsible for all your class work.”

Jaleah Ray

Year: Freshman
Major: Early Childhood Education
Hometown: Plainview, TX

Leonerick Washington

“Professors are strict. Go to class every day. Studying is different, but it is easy to pick up.”

Leonerick Washington

Year: Freshman
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Lubbock, TX

Daniel Amezcua

“College is challenging. Don’t abuse the freedom that you are granted and do not leave things until the last minute. Study for exams and take as many notes as possible.”

Daniel Amezcua

Year: Freshman
Major: Marketing
Hometown: Del Rio, TX