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UF...University of Florida...the Gators...well. Those are buzzwords in the state of Florida and University of Florida is very highly regarded. However, anywhere north of the Panhandle and you'll soon understand UF is Just Another Big State School. The reaction I get is favorable to neutral, even from those not in-state, however. The size of the school doesn't seem to get in the way of good social life for me, though. Only about 30{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of UF students are in Greek life (and that is counting multi-cultural Greek life) so 70{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the students are unaffiliated, try as Greek life might to exert influence over most aspects of the overall student conscious. The key to being involved is to look for on-campus organizations advertising through Facebook or the Alligator, leisure courses at UF, and those things affiliated with respective on-campus organizations. An experience I will always remember is the Underwear Run my freshman year. For those of you who don't know what that is, it's basically a short run around the middle of campus in your underwear. If you're down for random, outrageous experiences then UF is definitely a good place for that. An advantage of such a large campus is the amount of people doing their own individual things. So, once you look up and around at flyers on campus, there is everything from talks on socialism to Underwear Runs being organized and held. Overall, UF will have given me the good, the bad, and the indifferent times of my life. It has at least allowed me an environment to explore many different possibilities and access to a variety of people without judgment.

I honestly can not name one "best" thing about this school. I truly love it here, and there are way too many positive attributes to this college. One thing I would change is the student government system. It is a bit corrupt. The school is just the right size, in my opinion! It is a larger school, but you see people you know everywhere. Also, you can always reach out and get to know your professors. When I tell people that I go to the University of Florida, they usually react positively (even if they are from a rival school) because it is well-known as one of the top public universities in the nation. Most of my time on campus is probably spent in Library West, the main library on campus and my favorite study spot. The college town is AMAZING! Gainesville is definitely run by the college. It's a small town with lots of people! They definitely cater to the students, with many clubs and bars, and restaurants and stores that are open MUCH later than usual. This is ideal for me (and any other college student) that ends up rushing around at the last minute! My opinion of the administration is pretty neutral. I have had good experiences and bad ones relating to medical withdrawals and the disability resource center. Other than that, I have not encountered the administration too much. The biggest recent controversy on campus is probably just the last student election. The Unite party (mostly Greek run) somehow always wins, despite being the minority and having corrupt ideas. They even do things like throw out stacks of he student-run newspaper to prevent students from reading anything negative about them (...but really, they didn't even recycle the papers!!!) A lot of students complain about the student government and elections when that time rolls around each year. This is probably the most frequent student complaint. There is SO much school pride on campus. Go Gators! The university has some unusual quirks about it, but I can't think of any off the top of my head at the moment. They are mainly urban legends about campus landmarks and such. The experiences I will always remember include my first Gator football game, and taking two specific classes. My first football game was just amazing. It blew me away with the amount of fans having so much fun together in the stadium (and I'm not even a big football fan!). Also, I will always remember my Educational Psychology class and my Comparative Psychology class. I took Educational Psychology my very first semester, and I had a moment where it just clicked that psychology was what I wanted to do. It prompted me to change my major! Comparative psychology was a similar situation, except it helped me realize the sub-field of psychology that I knew I wanted to work in. Also, both professors were amazing and friendly, and got to know me very well.

It is an awesome school , where u will gain a lot of knowledge .Most of the professot are willing to help you out in any problems u have . The football team is amazing and the game are very very eciting . The school is really big , beautifull and is a place where u can feel at home.

I love attending this school to be honest. I love the environment of the campus. I've met many students from different parts of the world and it's nice to meet people of another ethnicity or culture. It's great to be within a diverse community. The faculty has been great and I've learned a lot. I've had personal growth and learned how to view other perspectives and maybe even taking those into my own.

The University of Florida is an awesome institution. It is the flagship University in Florida and has earned that titled. From leading in sports and academics to research and community service UF has every indication of being a public ivy. Not to mention that our school pride is out the door! And don't let the numbers fool you. We might be one of the largest universities but that's just another way to say we have a lot of opportunities at your fingertips because with just the over 900 student organizations to begin with there's definitely room for every student to find their niche.

The University of Florida, home of the Gators, is the best school in Florida. This college town is filled with opportunities just for students. As the center of Gainesville, the campus has an old school feel with red brick building and Spanish moss hanging from the trees. While the amount of students is large, up to 50,000, the administration does its best to make sure everyone's needs are met with things like free counseling, the number one Career Resource Center in the nation, and free tutoring in many subjects. With recent cuts in our budget, a few programs are being downsized like our Computer Engineering Department. However, this school is still worth a look. Known as the Harvard of the South, the tuition is great and the financial aid options for all students is excellent. Be prepared to bleed orange and blue as a UF student, because every one of us is proud to be part of the Gator Nation.

Alot of smart people, has a great reputation with a strong athletic program too.

I like it here, but it can be hard to adapt to because it's so large. However, because UF is large it has an extremely diverse student body which is reflected in the large number of extracurricular activity. Anyone can find something that suits them here. Gainesville is a college-friendly town so off-campus shops often have student discounts and the public transportation is very convenient and free to students. Almost everyone has a lot of school pride and it's hard to walk down the street without spotting some kind of Gator paraphernalia. UF is full of opportunity to get involved and anything can happen.

I have really liked my classes so far at UF. All of the professors are very passionate about what they're doing. I find myself wishing that the classes were of a smaller size at times. However, I had always wanted to go to a big university, and UF is just that. I am an out of state student from the North and am loving the warmer weather. The football games in the fall are an awesome experience, along with all of the other sporting events. Gainesville is definitely the ultimate college town in every way. There is ton of school pride, both on and off the campus.

There are so many things to say about UF. First and foremost, it's a great, diverse campus. There are tons of different types of people that it's nearly impossible to not find someone you can relate to. The people I've met have all been fantastic and incredibly distant from what people at other schools stereotype the student body as. The town is definitely centered on the college, without UF, Gainesville would have no draw, but because of UF, the town is very student-friendly.