Eric
I feel like my school is best known for our sports programs nationally, but in the state of Florida it is known for being a prestigious academic institution as well. State leaders such as Marco Rubio and John Delaney have come from the University of Florida, and I don't expect that this generation will be much different. I feel that while we may be known for our sports programs (mainly football), this may change in the near future to focus more on our academics.
Melissa
The University of Florida is best known for it's National Championship football and basketball teams as well as the tremendous school pride and spirit displayed by students on a day to day basis.
Alexander
Most of the nation has come to know UF as an athletic power house in the recent years, especially with the football team winning two of the last four national championships, as well as being ranked nationally in many other sports. But among family and friends at home, converstions about the University of Florida usually revolve around how great a school it is, and how hard it is to be accepted into nowadays. This shows that people, at least in the state of Florida, are looking past the athletic side of the school, and realize the great academic aspect.
John
Despite the very competitive acadmemic nature of the university, most people seem to know UF by the success of the sports teams. Everyone knows who Tim Tebow is, or has seen both the football and basketball teams win two national championships within the last four years. That said, it is becoming increasingly known for it's rising academic standards. It is now the most difficult to get into university in the state of Florida, and boasts some of the top faculty and facilities in the country.
Christian
My school is known as a party school but it's actually very easy to avoid that. The University of Florida is also known for it's football program and for being the number 1 school in Florida. It's even called a Public Ivy by some.
Sherwin
Gator Football team.
Leslie
My school is best known for its academic competitveness and sports.
Carrington
The University of Florida is a university that is shadowed by higher tier institutions such as Harvard or Duke. However, the University of Florida stands at a school not far beneath those ranks and is growing as both a prestigious academic institution and an athletic institution. Academics and athletics are prominent in the University of Florida and are well stressed around campus. There are students every day who are jogging, despite the time of day. Students pride well in their education and strive to achieve the unreachable.
Shaun
Athletics, as well as its medical and Architectural degree programs. In addition to these nationally acclaimed programs our school supports countless other degree programs, ranging from Engineering to Pre-Law. The University of Florida prides itself on its award winning sports programs and academic programs in which very few other schools within the state of Florida can denounce.