University of Florida Reviews

They're There When You Need Them

Although owning your own computer is a must, most of the time the computer labs on campus are not crowded. Fast ethernet connections in the dorms are available and Wi-fi is widespread as well. I think there should be more free printing on campus however.

You'll constantly see UFPD cars...

You'll constantly see UFPD cars cruising through campus, and they ticket hard on cars that go over the 20 mph campus-wide speed-limit. This sucks if there's heavy traffic during the day, and you need to get off campus. They are pretty lax with drinking—a highlight of my time at UF is when the Later Gator bus, which runs from the clubs to apartments and campus until 3 a.m., is packed with drunk people. You'll see what I mean if you ever spend a night here.

I'm not gonna lie, UF is a...

I'm not gonna lie, UF is a challenging school academically compared to other public universities. UF was named a "Public Ivy" by U.S. News, so that just shows how competitive UF is. In the end, it's definitely worth all the hard work to get a degree from here.

We have four national titles in...

We have four national titles in four years and counting. I don't think it gets better.

I love it here! I will be up front...

I love it here! I will be up front with you in saying that I love the school and do not want to graduate. Overall, I love UF and would not go anywhere else. It’s too much fun. Great college town and great college experience.

I’m from New Jersey, and I decided...

I’m from New Jersey, and I decided to come here not knowing anyone. It was the best decision I ever made. I love Florida! I have met amazing people and been able to go to every big city and beach in Florida. Well, I love it here and I don’t want to leave. I don’t think I will ever go back to New Jersey, at least.

I think it is pretty typical of...

I think it is pretty typical of the drug scene on other university campuses. There are, of course, drugs on campus (mostly pot and alcohol). Sneaking a joint out the window of a dorm was not uncommon when I was living on campus. Sneaking a shot in your room was even more common.

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.

I think UF might have a football...

I think UF might have a football team. I may have heard that once . . .

Well, I don’t have to tell you...

Well, I don’t have to tell you that varsity football is big at UF. The same can be said of basketball. The other sports aren’t as well attended, but the teams do well and place highly in end-of-season competition. I don’t know much from experience about intramural sports, but I know they do exist. Many of the club sports on campus are active, such as the equestrian team. Chances are you’ll find any sport you’re interested in.

There is a big Greek community,...

There is a big Greek community, and if you want to join, there are plenty to choose from. I personally chose not to and I don’t think that I missed out on anything.

I wouldn’t really know what Greek...

I wouldn’t really know what Greek life is like. I used to think you could tell someone was Greek by looking at them, but that’s not really true. Whether the social life is dominated by Greeks mostly depends on where you hang out. If you go to a lot of frat parties, then yeah, it is. I think places closer to campus are more dominated by Greeks, like Gator City, the Grog House, and the Swamp. The farther downtown you go, the safer you are if you are trying to stay away from the Greeks.

Yes, there is a drug scene on...

Yes, there is a drug scene on campus. Students have been known to take drugs. Shocked?

I don’t know much about the drug...

I don’t know much about the drug scene. However, the University caters to more than 40 thousand students. You are going to have everyone from your habitual users to your party indulgers. I believe this is what you would find anywhere.

There is definitely a lot of...

There is definitely a lot of drinking and marijuana use going on at UF. A lot of students also get into other drugs, but you won’t have trouble finding friends who consider drinking to be the extent of their drug use.

I know that a number of students...

I know that a number of students do use drugs, but the drug scene is something that is easily avoided.

The weather is hot, requiring tank...

The weather is hot, requiring tank tops, shorts, and sandals for the first half of fall and the second half of spring (and of course all summer). In winter, jeans and a sweatshirt or warm jacket will be fine. Don’t forget to keep an umbrella in your bag at all times.

It’s been a great experience, and...

It’s been a great experience, and I don’t wish I were anywhere else. Whatever you are looking for in a college experience, I have no doubt you can find it here at UF.

I couldn’t imagine going anywhere...

I couldn’t imagine going anywhere but UF. I love my school, and I’m so glad that I chose it. I didn’t know much about it before I got here, but I love it now. It has just been a wonderful experience and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

I love UF. I think everything...

I love UF. I think everything about it is great. The faculty is nice and helpful, students are friendly, and the school overall is awesome. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. You should give UF a chance; it really is an amazing school.

I feel very safe here. The...

I feel very safe here. The University has its own police force that responds to calls. In the residence halls there are also nighttime security assistants who patrol the area.

There are labs to use, and you can...

There are labs to use, and you can use them, but the biggest college investment you make (besides tuition) should be an up-to-date computer. Honestly, that is my biggest recommendation! We have Gatorlink, which sllows you to use all online resources from the library from home using a proxy server. It saves so much time and is an amazing resource for class!

The facilities on campus are all...

The facilities on campus are all in excellent shape. The Reitz Uniond is updated often.

My favorite dining hall is at...

My favorite dining hall is at Broward. The food is more expensive if you don’t have a meal plan, but I love eating there occasionally. Gator Dining near the O’Dome is okay, but not my first choice. The Arredondo Room isn’t bad either. I like making my own salads there.

Food on campus ranges from decent...

Food on campus ranges from decent to really good. There are several dining halls which are the best bang for your buck on campus, but they do get really old if you eat every meal there for more than two semesters. They usually have ‘themed’ stations and you can eat all you want while you’re there—and more if you can stash it in a bookbag.