University of Florida Top Questions

The academics at the University of Florida are top of the class. The classes may be rigorous, but the professors definitely know what they are teaching and talking about. I know for medical school, I am getting the best medical education in the state of Florida.

Very dynamic. Classes are 50 minutes long so they are not too long. Some of the classes you can watch them online from the comfort of your home, or you can go and sit in the classroom. Professors are approachable and they will do the best to help you. Tests are hard so you study hard but it is worth it.

The academics here are hard but worth it. I may not always get A's but when i finish a class, i leave that class knowing the information and material i was meant to learn.

Top notch. Don't think you are going to get away with an easy A. And if you are premed or any sort of engineering, get ready to be put to your limits.

The University of Florida prides itself on its academic success. Although there are a large amount of auditorium style classes for the general topics, once you start to take classes towards your major and other specific topics the professors are very personable and know your name along with other things about you. It helps a lot when you need to address them before or after class or even in their office hours. I am a Family, Youth and Community Science major and my favorite course that I have taken so far is called Methods of Family Life Education. In this course I learned the foundations of being a diverse and effective teacher. On the other hand my least favorite course was statistics. It wasn't that the instructor was bad. She was in fact a very good one, I personally was not interested in the course. At UF, studying is visible everywhere you go. Off of my own observations and my own habits, I would say that students spend between 14-17 hours a week studying. In our classes you can always find an avenue to discuss and validate material. Most professors help to facilitate these discussions in order to enhance their students' knowledge on the topics. There are also numerous projects and opportunities to get involved in and outside of the classroom. For example, outside of the classroom you can carry in conversations with your peers to help you further understand or present new ideas. I have personally met with other students to talk about content or even study together which is a big help. Although there is a sense of family, you will also encounter some students that are competitive for grades and the professors' attention but that is only a small group. The most unique class that I have taken so far is called World of Water. In this class we learned about how water affects us in our everyday life. I am not a big science person but I learned a lot in this class and it made me understand, appreciate and better conserve the water around us. Although the requirements to get into and remain in the University are quite competitive, I think that it is very fitting for the environment in which you will enter. I can honestly say that the education that you will obtain at the University of Florida will be geared towards you getting you dream job and for you to become an overall better individual. You will leave here feeling prepared to take on whatever career you please while knowing that you will be happy.

Professors CAN know your name. In the large classes, if you talk to them and email them, they will recognize you quickly. The same goes for the smaller classes, but usually the professor makes a distinct effort to learn names in these classes. My favorite class was comparative psychology, as I mentioned earlier. My least favorite class was Chemistry 1. It was just out of my range of knowledge, didn't come naturally, and I ended up with a poor teacher. Most students study daily, and for multiple hours. It isn't like a jail cell, but it isn't just a party all day. Class participation is very common, but never forced. Usually about half of the class participates regularly, and the other half tends to be more shy and just pays attention. Students most definitely have intellectual conversations outside of class! Students are somewhat competitive. We all want to be the best, but we don't let it ruin friendships. Our competitive streak does run from academics, to sports, to clubs, etc. As a member of the Honors College, I have taken about four honors courses as a requirement. Two of those were very unique from the rest of the courses I have taken. These classes come and go often though, depending on teacher availability and such. My major is Psychology, and my minors are Education and Zoology. I've only interacted with the Psychology department, and everyone is very helpful. I do spend time with professors outside of class. I email them, talk to them, head to office hours, discuss research, etc. I feel like the academic requirements are average, like every other university. The education is geared towards BOTH getting a job in the future AND learning for the sake of learning. I love that about this university.

Classes are quite large your Freshman year as there is a large enrollment but as you move long your path in your studies of our major the classes become much smaller and more student oriented with a lot of teacher and student involvement. The university is highly regarded academically. The student body is very competitive as many of the people that are accepted are among the top of their classes in high school. The career resource center helps students incredible amounts in attaining internships and job opportunities.

Starting answering!The classes are not that hard if you put some efford into it ,except for some hardcore classes that are hard because they have a lot of material but.

The academics are wonderful. I have learned so much. I'm in Sociology and I've learned a lot about gender inequality, class, race, and about social psychology. Faculty is very helpful and are passionate about what they teach.

Academics are the reason the University of Florida is so well known within this state. With qualified professors, most of whom are involved in cutting edge research, you can be sure that a good education can be had. Your major usually determines your class size. Common freshmen courses and general education classes may be done auditorium size in which the professor may never know your name. However, every professor holds office hours and are prepared and willing to help with whatever problems may arise while taking their course. In terms of attendance, smaller classes usually count attendance as part of your participation grade. In larger classes professors may get a little more creative and use texting or remote systems that record when your in class. In this case, attendance leads to extra points. Students are expected to study at least three hours per credit hour. But no worries. If you choose a major you love, and courses you find interesting, every class will seem fun no matter the amount of hours needed to study.