Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming to Carnegie Mellon

Get on the smallest meal plan possible.

Go to the frats during Orientation Week.

Don't skip “Playfair” during Orientation.

Don't buy the bed sheets and linens from the school catalog.

It's not a big party school.

It's really technical.

The workload is almost overwhelming.

Learning to manage your time is crucial.

It's not a good school for people who are undecided about their majors.