University of Florida Top Questions

I only applied to one college. That college was the University of Florida. I wasn't disappointed when I got here either. The student population is massive, dramatically larger than the population of the town where I was raised. Sure there are some unsavory people in that mix. That's life though. No matter where you go or what you do there will be good people and bad people, people you want to avoid, and awesome people that can change your life. Some of the students I've had the chance to meet have become very close friends of mine. It seems like everyone here is very quick, and everything moves at twice the speed you think you can handle. If I could, I think I would definitely make the school a little smaller. Sometimes, in a crowd of so many strangers, it feels so impersonal and lonely. The school's administration in my experience is reasonable, if a bit greedy. They've resolved whatever issues I've had in a pretty professional manner. I guess that's all I can ask for really. I will never forget the first week of this semester. (I'm a sophomore studying software engineering, so this is my second fall semester here.) The experience is unforgettable because that's when I met all my teachers and teaching assistants. Except for my math teacher, who has some sort of Polish/Russian last name, every single one of them was Asian. Every single one had his own sort of horrible accent. It was hilarious because my dad was just telling me a week prior how he had to drop a calculus class back in the 80's at UF, because the teacher had such a horrible Chinese accent.

I love University of Florida. The student body is filled with school spirit and there are so many networking opportunities at this school. The campus is very nice and it has a really homey feeling to it.

Overall I think that it is a pretty good school. This is definitely a college town. This school is too large for me as a undergraduate but good as a graduate student.

I have attended the University of Florida for three and a half years. I have found that my two favorite things about my school are the sporting events and the opportunities for volunteering. Attending football, basketball, and baseball games are some of the best events at the University of Florida. They bring students together. Gainesville is also a great city that has countless opportunities for students. I have become very involved in volunteering at Shands Hospital. Some people may think that the University of Florida is too large. However, I feel that my school size is just right. If a lecture class is large, there will always be a small discussion group with a TA or the professor. I have found that many people believe that the University of Florida is one of the bests schools in Florida. Therefore, many people are very impressed that I attend such a great school. Gainesville is a great college town. There is always something to do. Overall, the University of Florida is a great school located in a fun town.

I have attended the University of Florida for three and a half years. I have found that my two favorite things about my school are the sporting events and the opportunities for volunteering. Attending football, basketball, and baseball games are some of the best events at the University of Florida. They bring students together. Gainesville is also a great city that has countless opportunities for students. I have become very involved in volunteering at Shands Hospital. Some people may think that the University of Florida is too large. However, I feel that my school size is just right. If a lecture class is large, there will always be a small discussion group with a TA or the professor. I have found that many people believe that the University of Florida is one of the bests schools in Florida. Therefore, many people are very impressed that I attend such a great school. Gainesville is a great college town. There is always something to do. Overall, the University of Florida is a great school located in a fun town.

I love the University of Florida. Period. The people are friendly, there's always something going on, and there are opportunities everywhere! I love that it's a big school because you can make it as small as you want to. You can't make a small school bigger! School spirit here is absolutely insane. Orange and Blue are the only colors you'll see on campus. And besides all that, UF has a great academic reputation. Once again, I love it here.

The University of Florida is located in Gainesville which can definitely be described as a college town. Everybody whips out their orange and blue for gamedays. Aside from athletics, there are hundreds of student organizations to get involved with. With a huge student body, it's great to be able to find a group of students with the same interests as you; it makes your college experience more personable. There are also tons of cultural events to attend such as festivals and plays. One of my favorite thinfs about UF is that there is always something free to attend at the student union; new movies, lectures, fun activities... Probably, the one thing most students complain about is the difficulty of their classes, but that's why it's such a privilege to attend UF! It's a great and reputable institution.

The University of Florida is considered to be the No. 1 public university in the state of Florida. It is the sixth-largest university in the nation and is consistently strong athletically as well. The University of Florida usually ranks in the annual listing of top party schools as well as the "douchiest" universities. Overall, the greatest strength of this school is the enormous camraderie within the Gator Nation.

I really love the school! I transferred to the school from Miami-Dade College after my first two years, and I just don't feel out of place at all. The professors are all amazing and knowledgable. They make me feel like they care about us, and they try really hard to help us learn and do our best. It's rare to find such caring professors, especially in such a big school like UF. The thing I like most about the school is that I don't feel less special than a football player. UF is perhaps one of the most generous schools in the state of Florida when it comes to financial aid. Florida residents, there are tons of scholarships that are made available to UF students, tons of grants, and they are all provided by the UF alumni network alone. I think in this regard, UF has achieved a balance that many other schools probably don't have. We're big in sports, especially football, but we don't forget about our academics, and I love that about my school. There is so much school spirit at UF, you'll feel left out if you're not in blue and/or orange attire! When I first went to visit the school, that was the first thing I noticed. Everyone is so school spirited! Even outside of the school, you see the school colors everywhere you go. I love how everyone loves the school and can't wait to show it off. We're so positive and proud to be there. It's quite an experience! The school is HUGE! It's like it's own little world! There's so much to do. There are parks, there are lakes, the student center looks like a mall! There are so many different food choices. There are always activities going on on campus. There is a pretty big greek scene, but if you're not part of a frat or sorority, it's alright, because there are many other activities you can join. There's a club for everyone. Gainesville is also a very quaint college town. There's so much to do and see. It's a great place to be. Plus, it's very centric. It's close to Orlando and Tampa, even Jacksonville is pretty close. The thing I love most about the school and Gainesville in general is that it's very eco friendly. The city provides buses that take you everywhere you want to go, and the bus system is free for all students. It's a really efficient bus system too, which is rare for Florida. Gainesville is also a bike friendly community. Actually, many students have bikes, so it's not uncommon to see people biking to class. Overall, I really have to say, I love my school!

I love the University of Florida. I think UF is a school where every student can find their niche. There are so many opportunities for involvement around campus. One thing I would change is the Greek system. I think there is too much emphasis put on being involved in a Greek organization on campus. UF is very large, but once you involve yourself, you find that the school can provide smaller communities as well. People are always very impressed when you tell them you are a Florida Gator. On campus, I spend most of my time in class or in the Reitz Student Union. Gainesville is definitely a college town. The students overpopulate it. It is rare to see kids and families unless you venture beyond Gainesville. The Gator Nation is everywhere. Going to UF provides great network connections for the future.