University of Florida

Bike Is Best

Public transportation around Gainesville is fantastic and free for students. The buses run constantly around campus during the day, but between classes are very crowded so many students use bicycles to get quickly across campus or just walk. Some buses on campus do run at night, but there is a university-sponsored student-run van service that drives students anywhere they need to go around campus in between the night hours of 630pm and 3am. It's extremely convenient and helps keep the students from walking around alone at night.

University of Florida Facilities

The facilities at UF are great. There are multiple gyms on campus that offer quality equipment, fantastic exercise classes, and a safe environment to workout in. The student areas such as Reitz Union and the Hub have been recently renovated and are great places to get food, hang out with people, and get work done. The libraries are organized, comfortable, and conducive to studying with multiple floors and areas meant for a student's optimal learning environment. In general, the campus is clean and well organized and a great place to be a student.

The Bain of My Existance... Parking

One of the things that makes my very short list of what I can't stand is parking on the University of Florida Campus. Attempt to park somewhere and move your car in the morning by 730 when the cops are supposed to start ticketing.. too bad they've already written the ticket by 7am! Trying to appeal a ticket is totally pointless, it's never worked for me sadly:( There is very limited parking on campus, but it is especially challenging for freshman living in the dorms. You will most likely have to park in a garage that is at least ten minutes away by walk. They are very, very aggressive in giving tickets at all times so don't be surprised to find a yellow slip on your car even when you think you're following the rules!