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What is your overall opinion of Florida State University?

Is Florida State University a good school?

What is Florida State University known for?

Julia

FSU is an amazing school. It brings together kids from all around the country and unites them in many ways. The school spirit here is fantastic, people can bond over FSU sports, classes, and many other thing. I think it is a well rounded school that can be benefical to any student that attends and can make a college and fun and exciting adventure. The school is very large and there are many students here, some times it can be overwhelming but most of the time you do not even notice becaus the campus is big as well. When I tell people that i attend FSU everyone gets very intrigue and loves the school. Almune is very prominet here and everyone that has attended FSU will tell you there is no better school in America. I love how it is in the ciity because there are always things to do around on and off campus. There are many job opportunties for students here in the capitol. FSU has the best school pride around and everyone loves to call themseleves a seminole. There is alot of tradtion here and you can see that this campus I unique and beautiful in its own way. The campus overall has the best greenery around and the building are amazing to look at and be in. I will always remeber my first time vsiting here and how I thought it was groos and dirty becaus Tallahassee is kind of dirty on the outskits, but I remember having the campus tour and absolutely fell in love with it! Its one of thoose cmapus's that you just can't help but to love every aspect of it. The Football games are amaizng that the overall feeling on campus is GREAT!

Natalie

This is school is amazing. It has one of the friendliest and most involved student bodies with a wide range of activities and clubs available. The administration and staff are top notch, well-respected professors that are knowledgeable, helpful, and understanding with their students. The advisers are always willing to help you and push you in the right direction and are easily accessible. A lot of my visiting friends say the campus is large but i think it's a comfortable medium size as you can walk from one end to the other in about 15 minutes. Also, we have a fantastic sports team with awesome fans-- football and basketball season always keep the school spirit alive.

Natalie

This is school is amazing. It has one of the friendliest and most involved student bodies with a wide range of activities and clubs available. The administration and staff are top notch, well-respected professors that are knowledgeable, helpful, and understanding with their students. The advisers are always willing to help you and push you in the right direction and are easily accessible. A lot of my visiting friends say the campus is large but i think it's a comfortable medium size as you can walk from one end to the other in about 15 minutes. Also, we have a fantastic sports team with awesome fans-- football and basketball season always keep the school spirit alive.

Kelsey

The best thing about Florida State is the endless opportunities that are available. There is something for everyone, and being unable to find a place to belong is virtually impossible. The only thing I would change about Florida State is the parking situation, because parking on campus during school hours is difficult. At first glance, FSU seems like a large school, but once you get oriented and familiar with the campus, the school shrinks. I am so proud to call myself a Seminole, and when I tell people that I attend Florida State, they are almost always impressed. On campus, I spend most of my time in the Student Union or the Strozier Library, because people are always milling around, and you are hard-pressed to find someone you don't know! Tallahassee is definitely a college town, and the best kind! It's the state capital, and the school pride is bursting at the seams. The administration keeps the school running smoothly, and the teachers are always excellent. Controversy is rare on this campus, but school pride is plentiful, especially during football season! The only unusual thing about this school is the students, and not in a bad way - in a unique and wonderful way! The one experience I will always remember is my very first football game as a true student. And the only time I ever hear anyone complain is when they can't find a parking spot!

Anais

I think FSU is a great school. The campus is large, but it isn't hard to find your way around and become familiarized with it. The main library is my favorite building on campus, it's a great place where many students spend a lot of their time. FSU has tons of resources available for students who need help with their work or just need help finding their next class. School pride is very strong at FSU, students here are proud that they go here and I see Nole gear all the time around town. Tallahassee is definitely a college town. The campus feel of FSU spreads out past the actual campus, you can tell college students are abundant here.

Amanda

THE COLLEGE SPIRIT! There is nothing like living in the state capitol, where everyone loves the Seminoles. People wear garnet and gold so proudly on the streets and you can do the "tomahawk" chant anywhere and people will go along with it. The small feel of the college town makes it easier to find a place and the astonishing stadium sits right in the middle of campus; making it accessible for everyone to utilize just one of Florida State's many beautiful buildings.

Elisa

The Florida State University is placed in Tallahassee, Tallahassee is a college town that is growing as more students come in. The campus is beautiful inspired by Gothic architecture. The football games paralyzes the town and brings students together. We have many things to proud of. We have a great football team, academic programs, and awesome professors.

Stephanie

What makes Florida State so special is the tradition. The traditions of honoring the history of the school, of celebrating the spirit of the Seminole, the tradition of success and excellence in academics and just life in general. It's a huge community in a manageable campus that is so incredibly beautiful. People aren't always impressed when I tell them that I go to FSU, but I know that's because it's known as a party school and not taken very seriously. That's ok by me, because I know that there's so much that they obviously haven't discovered and this is where I feel at home. Once you get here, you'll know that everyone you meets truly bleed garnet and gold. If you haven't seen the sunset reflected in the stained glass windows of Dodd Hall or sat in the grass on Landis Green the first warm day of spring, then you don't know the true beauty of FSU. The west side of campus is my favorite place because of the history of the buildings there. As of this year, I fell in love with the newly renovated William Johnston Building next to Landis Green. It's a gorgeous, old brick building on the outside, but breathtakingly modern and beautiful on the inside. It's got the best unknown study spot and I always look forward to going there. I'll be honest with you, Tallahassee isn't the most cosmopolitan town. It's the perfect place for a college campus, and that's not an entirely positive thing in my book. But there is always an adventure to be had, and you'll stumble across a bustling art district at railroad square, beautiful parks, and if you take the time to venture north of the interstate, you can even watch the sunset over some gorgeous wetlands. I was floored when I accidentally found that, and no one seems to believe the potential that Tallahassee offers you if you give it a chance.

Ashley

I've personally loved my time at Florida State. As a senior, looking back on all the people I've met and opportunities I've had because I became a Seminole, it reassures me that this is where I was meant to be. I think the best thing about FSU, other than its academic opportunities, is its immense school spirit and traditions. There is nothing like game day at FSU. There have been many times that I’ve hugged total strangers because of touchdowns, or high fived passersby after a game because everyone is in such a good mood. School spirit extends to more than just athletic events though, there are traditions that bind us together as Seminoles. At FSU, each fountain is legally zoned as a public swimming pool, so it’s not illegal when students carry out the tradition of throwing their friends into the Westcott Fountain on their birthday. Being thrown into the fountain on my eighteenth birthday is something I’ll never forget – it’s something that makes me a Seminole. Florida State is a big school, but there are so many ways to make it feel smaller. Whether you join an honors society, rush a fraternity, or get involved in a campus ministry, there are so many activities and organizations on campus that it’s impossible to not find the place you belong. I mean, we have a Quiddich team. Enough said. Off campus there’s a lot going on too. Every Friday before a home game, there is a “Downtown Get Down,” which is kind of like a pep rally, except the whole city is invited. There’s food, drinks, music and, most importantly, the feeling of coming together as a community to prepare for tomorrow’s game. There’s more to Tallahassee than football though. There are countless restaurants, several museums, dozens of music venues, great shopping, unique parks, and of course, an active nightlife. I consider myself lucky to be a Seminole, and most others do too. The only negative reactions I ever receive are from Gators, but that’s alright, they generally can’t help themselves. I’ve made friendships here that I know will last a lifetime, and I’ve received guidance and advice from the faculty in my department that I know will help me enter the next stage in my life. I’m incredibly glad I chose to spend the past three and a half years here in Tallahassee, and I look forward to my last semester here and the memories I’ll be sure to make.

Jenifer

No school on Earth could make me as happy as I am at Florida State. From the moment I first stepped onto the campus, I knew I was home. Everything from the charming brick buildings to the serenity of the third floor of Strozier library comforts and cajoles my choice in scholarship here. It takes no more than fifteen minutes to walk anywhere on the perfectly sized campus. In early fall, the warm temperatures and cool breezes stir the foliage just enough so that the air is perfumed with the most invigorating scents. Florida State has not only a gorgeous campus but also an incredible amount of school spirit. Game days are intense. The stadium is a sea of garnet and gold during the game, and the parking lot is abuzz before and after with tailgating and celebrations, respectively. Coupled with spirit is a sense of dignity and honor. We are Noles, and we recognize what an honor it is to be able to represent a proud Native American tribe when many teams, albeit mostly professional ones, were chastised for and asked to change offensive representations of American Indians. Most of all, I am proud to be a Nole because of the astounding variety found here. There are clubs and organizations for every interest from rugby to gaming to politics. Opportunities to pursue old hobbies and newly discovered passions arise and abound constantly. Florida State is an extraordinary institution with an extraordinary dedication to its students.