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You will never make it if you don't study. This isn't at all like high school. Most students really don't understand the importance of maintaining a good GPA of at least 3.2 in order to obtain good job offers and internships. Otherwise, you are just another average student with a diploma, which is certainly vastly better than having nothing at all. It's critical to network with other serious student, and stay away from the slackers. The good students will help you if you help them - share notes, keep in touch via email, help them if they miss a class, and then try to coordinate your future class schedules with theirs. It pays off, big time! I got my first interview from a former professor (thank goodness I aced her class!), and when I went to the interview and met my would-be boss, he was a former classmate who I'd befriended. Of course I got the job!

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Always study hard, and be the best you can in life because you only get one.

I would definitely consider UALR because you get the same education as you do at a more top-notch school and you get a better learning environment.

Asher and University are a dangerous part of town. Park as close as you can to campus and never travel alone at night unless completely necessary. Get involved with as many student organizations and your college experience at UALR will be what you make it.

Get involved. Make yourself be known, not in a bad way but a good one.