I’m glad you recognize your mistakes, @gearstudio. I just want to share (both for your benefit and that of others who may be reading) that I think a lot of students who choose the big scholarships at Alabama over more “prestigious” and/or expensive options are under the misguided belief that UA will be a cakewalk. It may be for some, but I’ve watched a WHOLE LOT of parents on FB freak out over the past two years because their students are not doing well academically, and their scholarships could be in jeopardy.
I can’t speak to every major at UA, but if you’re planning to study engineering or nursing and/or are pre-med, pre-law or pre-vet, you better plan to buckle down when you get to campus as a freshman in August. There will be MANY distractions, and the adjustment to college is hard for most students, no matter where they go.
Take your academics seriously and make them a priority, and you will likely have a very enjoyable four years.
Act like you just arrived at an extended summer camp? Well, I hope you like the community college back home.