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College Prowler Take
The first thing to remember is this is Florida we’re talking about, so you’ll find a lot of people with tans and sun-streaked hair (if you go for the penguin look, this may not be the place for you to pick up a date). Many people—for some reason, mostly girls—tend to wear rather small clothes. Anyway, when they’re not sun-worshipping, a good number of students here are busy praying to A&F or Hollister. This is not really a bad thing, because guys in torn-up cargo shorts and button-down shirts are pretty easy on the eyes, as apparently are girls in low-cut rugby shirts and short tan skirts, and if Abercrombie is not your gig, there are more than enough people here who would agree with you. Basically, you can get away with any look you want when your school is the size of a town, and a liberal, laid-back town at that. As much as the human scenery may seem to indicate it, though, UF’s admissions committee is not exactly worried about getting hot students; The vast majority of your classmates will be smart or really smart, and a nice personality usually finds its way in there, too. With more than 40,000 students, of course, you’re going to come across people who don’t add a whole lot to the room, and some folks take their combination of looks and intelligence a little too seriously to get points in the personality section as well, but here’s the bottom line: most kids at UF are pretty cool, and an awful lot of them are nice to look at. Students Speak Out
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The people on campus are pretty...
The people on campus are pretty nice. They are also really smart. Sometimes I feel intimidated by people’s intelligence—however, at the same time, there are the ditzes who tend to make you feel better about yourself. |
Anonymous says: |
UF, I would say, is filled with...
UF, I would say, is filled with your ‘beautiful people.’ Like the real world you have a wide variety of people based on personality, smarts, and looks. However, when thinking of society’s picture of beauty, you will not have to look too hard to find it here at UF. |
Anonymous says: |
Even Emeril will tell you there’s...
Even Emeril will tell you there’s no better dish than a female Gator. |
Anonymous says: |
Trust me, there’s no shortage of...
Trust me, there’s no shortage of good-looking people to admire on campus—and not all of them are students! |
Anonymous says: |
I think the guys are preppy and...
I think the guys are preppy and often interested in athletics and parties. Some of them are hot. The girls are pretty and often into the latest trends and fashions. This is not to say that we all won’t go to class in Gator athletic shorts and T-shirts. Of course, not everyone fits this description. I sure don’t. I’m very much a jeans, sneakers, ponytail kind of girl, and I am not alone. Students here dress their own way, be it in Express dresses or all black. |
FactsBirth Control Available?
Yes - The student health center and GatorWell offer a variety of oral and other contraceptives, emergency contraceptives, and free condoms.
Social Scene
It's almost completely impossible to characterize the entire student body's social attitudes but, in general, people here are very outgoing. There aren't that many kids who will just walk up to unknown classmates and introduce themselves, but then again, anyone who does will probably be pretty well received. And of course, within their own cliques and social groups, Gators are usually quite gregarious.
Hookups or Relationships?
At a campus this big, there's plenty of both. You'll hear a lot of people talk about significant others, but in most circles here there isn't exactly a prejudice against more random hookups.
Best Places to Meet Guys/Girls
Frat parties, class, clubs and sports, Southwest Rec, Plaza of the Americas.
Dress Code
In a state where December temperatures can reach 80 degrees, students like to keep their wardrobes pretty casual. For both guys and girls, owning at least one pair of khaki shorts is a must. Flip-flops are a staple, as is a Gator T-shirt—just don’t overdo the Gator Gear. During the summer, it can rain nearly every day, so galoshes and a trendy umbrella should be on any future Gator’s shopping list. Gainesville temperatures do plunge unexpectedly and frequently, so plan accordingly. If you decide to roll out of bed 15 minutes before class in your pajamas, you won’t be the only one. Tank tops, basketball shorts, and track pants are all common class attire.
Did You Know?Top Places to Find Hotties:
1. Bars
2. Gyms
3. Class
Top Places to Hook Up:
1. On the 50-yard line at Florida Field
2. Dorm rooms
3. Frat houses
4. House parties
5. Lake Alice
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