Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming to UMaine

  • Even though it is supplied in residence halls, buy your own toilet paper stash.

  • The first day of each class is usually syllabus day, and it's easy.

  • Strong study skills are needed to succeed.

  • If possible, bring a futon to your residence hall your first year.

  • Use www.RateMyProfessors.com to choose your professors.

  • Check FirstClass e-mail multiple times a day.

  • College students have a lot of free time—although at times it won't feel that way.

  • Classes progress quickly and are cumulative, don't fall behind.

  • Your professor and teaching assistants want to help you. Go to them.

  • Get involved in extracurricular activities to make connections.

  • Become familiar with the faculty and staff in your department. You'll need to work with them much more than you may think.

  • Do not start packing up your belongings when your watch says it's time to go. Your instructor hates when students do this, and she or he says when it's time to go.