<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>I made one of these threads before and it got hijacked sort of haha.</p>
<p>Here is another go.</p>
<p>Just ask me anything about what it's like at FSU. Like seriously, ANYTHING that comes to your mind, even if it does not pertain to FSU haha!</p>
<p>And heeerrreee we go!</p>
<p>Do you feel like you made the right school choice?</p>
<p>How long have you been there?</p>
<p>What do you think about the sororities?</p>
<p>do you know anyone who took part in the byran hall living learning community - and how they felt about it?</p>
<p>what’s your opinion of the school diversity wise? Not just cultural diversity but personalities, activities, etc?</p>
<p>I’ve heard mixed reviews about the gym there are FSU. Some say it’s amazing while others say it needs to be renovated? What’s your opinion on it? </p>
<p>Do you know anyone that did the first year abroad program? If so, were they happy with their decision?</p>
<p>@DNerd
“Do you feel like you made the right school choice? How long have you been there?”</p>
<p>I would like to say that I could have gone to much higher ranked schools but chose FSU and I am very content with my decision. I’ve been here for almost 2 years now although I’m considered a Junior (by credits and Sophomore by year). FSU has turned out to be everything that a college student needs and desires. So yes ^_^</p>
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<p>@foxfire
“What do you think about the sororities?”</p>
<p>Depends on what you mean 
I know that the sororities here are very classy haha and the girls from them are entertaining lol.</p>
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<p>@blueskymom
“do you know anyone who took part in the byran hall living learning community - and how they felt about it?”</p>
<p>I know one person and based on what they told me, I came to know that it definitely helps in terms of allowing the student to get a better experience with friends/faculty and what not. So a positive review from my friend’s side.</p>
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<p>@tasian522
“what’s your opinion of the school diversity wise? Not just cultural diversity but personalities, activities, etc?”</p>
<p>I definitely do 150% feel that the school is very diverse. Although there are some characters around campus, almost everyone is very easy to get along with. Freshmen might be a lot more shy about the whole experience but that’s what they all feel like so everyone is in the same boat.</p>
<p>There are some dynamic personalities around campus:
-The occasional hipsters
-The gangsters (haha)
-The frat boys (which are quite common and not all of them are d-bags)
-The academics (which you will see everyday at the libraries like moi)
-The sisters (girls always hanging around each other)
-The creepers (just total characters haha)</p>
<p>As far as activities go, there is always something going on. Although me and my friends have complained about the lack of activities in certain areas of the campus, there is always something in the Union or Landis Green (football, soccer, frisbee, etc.)</p>
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<p>@athomewithkyle
"I’ve heard mixed reviews about the gym there are FSU. Some say it’s amazing while others say it needs to be renovated? What’s your opinion on it? </p>
<p>Do you know anyone that did the first year abroad program? If so, were they happy with their decision?"</p>
<p>Ooh the gym. I personally say it is better than most gyms, but that’s simply because there is such a wide variety of equipment to use. Some of that equipment can be renovated like some of the bikes upstairs and some treadmills, but other than that, there is nothing really people can complain about. Maybe a few more lockers would do but overall i give it an 8/10.</p>
<p>I do know someone who has done the first year abroad program for one semester. He went to London and found it simply amazing. He is an outgoing person but I don’t think that really matters and if a person is an introvert (like me) I’m sure that it can only change the person.</p>
<p>Keep em coming people!</p>
<p>Thanks! And alright, since you insist.</p>
<p>Did you do the random roommate thing or did you pick a friend? How did it turn out for you?</p>
<p>Oh and how do they go about choosing your dorm for sophomore year? Is it a priority number again? And do non-freshmen fill out their requests earlier than upcoming freshmen? I’m thinking that I’m going to be stuck in a dorm that isn’t on my priority list so I want to make sure I do everything early next time. :)</p>
<p>@tasian522
"Did you do the random roommate thing or did you pick a friend? How did it turn out for you?</p>
<p>Oh and how do they go about choosing your dorm for sophomore year? Is it a priority number again? And do non-freshmen fill out their requests earlier than upcoming freshmen? I’m thinking that I’m going to be stuck in a dorm that isn’t on my priority list so I want to make sure I do everything early next time."</p>
<p>I did the random roommate thing last year AND this year. First year it was pretty good, no problems with the roommie. Second year, it took me a little while to realize that the kid i was living with had no manners and was absolutely stupid. Then again, I live in Smith hall :p</p>
<p>For sophomore year, i think from what i’ve seen, they pair you up with slightly older students who either transfer in from another college or start college late and what not. We fill out the requests at the same time and I chose to live in Smith for a second year because of the convenience. There is nothing more convenient for me than being able to hit up the libraries anytime i want.</p>
<p>If you are a person who can get along with anyone (like me), definitely do the random roommate thing if you don’t have any one you would like to live with. It can definitely be an experience and some of the people definitely are characters :D</p>
<p>Keep em coming, these are baller questions that everyone has on their mind :D</p>
<p>Ooo so Smith is near a library? That’s a definite plus. People say to avoid Smith and Kellum though. Is it really that bad? What exactly is the downside? Just it’s appearance and amenities? And how many of the dorms have wireless? I love/need my laptop…</p>
<p>@tasian522
“Ooo so Smith is near a library? That’s a definite plus. People say to avoid Smith and Kellum though. Is it really that bad? What exactly is the downside? Just it’s appearance and amenities? And how many of the dorms have wireless? I love/need my laptop…”</p>
<p>Smith is definitely the closest to Dirac (the science library) and I love it because, it takes 58 seconds for me to walk there ^_^</p>
<p>People only say avoid Smith and Kellum because the dorms get a bad rapport for being old and smelly. </p>
<p>The only downside is the lack of appealing appearance and a lack of odor eaters in the halls which sometime smell like whatever people leave in the bathrooms haha. However, you DO get habituated to the funky smells after living in the dorm for a week or two.</p>
<p>I think only the newer dorms have wireless as Smith and Kellum and Deviney do NOT have wireless. Ethernet speed is definitely much faster as I’ve tested though. And besides, for wireless you have to sign in every time to the server I think, which is a slight inconvenience. </p>
<p>I love/need my laptop too however ethernet is now my best friend (except when I am in the library where wireless starts to influence me).</p>
<p>The library near Landis green is Strozier, which is the liberal arts library and where you find all the history buffs and what not.</p>
<p>Dirac is the science library and is right smack near all the science buildings. VERY convenient and not too shabby if I may say so.</p>
<p>^ I was worried about that too. I found this page in an old post:</p>
<p>[-</a> Network / Information Technology Services / FSU - Information Technology Services](<a href=“http://www.its.fsu.edu/Network]-”>http://www.its.fsu.edu/Network)</p>
<p>“The Wireless Integrated Network at FSU (FSUWIN) is a local area network, which allows mobile users to connect to the Internet through a wireless connection. Wireless network areas are available at Dirac Science Library, Strozier Library, the Oglesby Union and each of the Information Technology Services’ computer labs located in Strozier Library, Carothers Hall, and the Oglesby Union. Outdoor areas are also covered by the wireless network including Landis Green and many others. In addition, various colleges and departments have established wireless networks, including the College of Business, the College of Law, the College of Social Sciences, the Department of Math, the College of Communications & Information, the College of Engineering, the Park Avenue Diner and the Fresh Food Company. In addition, 3 of FSU’s residence halls are wireless: DeGraff, Wildwood, and Landis.”</p>
<p>Haha oh goodness. I can only imagine what people “leave” in their bathrooms. Lol when it comes to odd smells and hygiene, I’m truly a “girl” in the stereotypical sense of the word. Hmm but there’s always requesting a transfer I guess. :)</p>
<p>And thanks Dnerd. :)</p>
<p>I don’t need wireless but, all in all, this info is making me really wish I paid for my housing earlier. I’m definitely not a science major. :)</p>
<p>If you plan to dorm past freshman year-- When they assign dorms they first go by years you’ve lived on campus. Then they go by your original priority number.</p>
<p>All you need is a long ethernet cable in your dorm room. Internet is pretty fast and almost everywhere on campus. You will see some illegal private wireless networks in the dorms. People also use routers to plug in manually. Say, for instance, both you and your friend need internet in your dorm room but only have one port available (though this also isn’t permitted)… I’ll admit I’ve been in a couple binds where borrowing a friend’s router was a life saver. </p>
<p>Smith and Kellum are also tiny… I don’t think I’d ever be able to pack light enough to fit into ones of those rooms :D</p>
<p>Not necessarily saying Dirac is ONLY for science majors but Strozier has all the resources you would need as a non-science major.</p>
<p>OH and i forgot to say something that Yau reminded me of. </p>
<p>The rooms in Smith are TINY. Like imagine you are a whale living in a bathtub. Got it? Except its a little less dramatic but a lot more serious.
ಠ_ಠ</p>
<p>“Smith and Kellum are also tiny… I don’t think I’d ever be able to pack light enough to fit into ones of those rooms”</p>
<p>Goodness…I’m almost positive that I wouldn’t either. :)</p>
<p>Haha and I can’t believe my crappy priority number is going to follow me forever.</p>
<p>satscholar: you must be a guy. Library or not…How can you stand it? I’m going to start praying to the dorm gods.</p>
<p>Yeah I’m a guy and I just deal with it daily. I mean I’m just there when i need to sleep or watch some movies. Other than that, I find that the library and classes and random stuff (like walking around campus acting goofy) take most of my time away from my room. </p>
<p>Don’t worry, If you get into Smith, the people there are really nice. It’s the most sociable dorm ^_^</p>
<p>Oh and I think you will have fun majoring in East Asian studies. Lotssaaa Asians on campus. Lots :D</p>