University of Florida
Reviews

Greeks at the Game

All of the sorority girls wear dresses to the foot ball games.

Financial Aid Guidance - What's That

I tried setting an appointment to discuss financial aid and get an understanding of the letter I received; I was told that I had to go on-line and read that info. Obviously, I tried setting an appointment for a reason. In the meantime, what monies I had available for college are almost spent. Gotta figure it out for next year. Trying to not end up with student loans.

Computers

A lot of computer labs and on campus printing, but the wireless internet access does not always work as fast as one would hope.

Greeks

Greeks run the student union, which sucks because scooter parking keeps going up, and even though I vote for a different leader, they always get the spot in office. Greeks are viewed by others as rich kids, because pledging at UF is extremely expensive. But, Greeks definitely don't dominate the social scene, so its not a big deal if you don't pledge. There is a funny story about the alligator that gets painted by the frat members of a house. Its a funny UF tale.

Greeks Are Very Popular

There are so many Frats and Sororities but being that the campus is so huge, they don't dominate the college. Its fun to go to their events and party at a Frat but you won't be a loser if you never join one either.

Simple to Arrange

Scholarships were easy to arrange through the financial aid office.

UF Transportation

There are a lot of good public transportation options at UF. The buses run all day during the week and multiple buses run the same route which is good so if you miss one, another will be along in a few minutes. They take you off campus and where you need to go on campus. On saturdays, there are only a few and on sundays, none at all. Also, at night there is a campus student-run shuttle called SNAP that will transport people at night.

This Is COLLEGE

Going to UF, is like living the dream. Everything you've ever hoped college would be....is found here. Professors lecture's are actually funny, students go to class by day but party by night. The social scene is a non stop great time!!! Socially, there is always something to do at mid-town and downtown, fraternities and sororities throw parties, freshman have friends over in their dorm rooms, and older students throw house parties. Facilities are always clean, because maintenance does the dirty work that even your mom wouldn't want to clean up. UF has an extensive study abroad program, and you can literally visit anywhere in the world. UF is the true college experience that you can't get anywhere else.

Good Looking, Casual, Strong, Ethnic, White, Nerdy, Jocks, Hot

Best way to describe girls and guys at UF, is DIVERSE!!! That's why everyone loves it. You can find every type of person, and this makes it easy to make friends anywhere on campus. There are many sorority girls that are typically dressed well and pretty. There are fraternity boys who have a preppy style, and usually can be found at the gym or at the night clubs. There are very intellectual individuals, who are here for the purpose of learning and studying. While there are others who go to class with their clothes on from the night before. Everyone is different, and at UF, it's okay!!

UF

All of the guys are either really nerdy or total jock there is rarely a middle median. While 90 percent of the girls are extremely hot but some of them don't realize that their clothes are too short.

Average

I am not part of the Greek Life, so I know very little about it. But from my view point, many people are a part of it. There are always parties every week. However, you are not treated differently if you are not in a sorority or fraternity.

Doesn't Really Effect Much at All

The only terrible thing with weather in UF is that it gets really really really hot during the summer where you start sweating like crazy by just sitting out in the sun. It's very humid. The weather is also very fickle. It usually rains randomly but usually around 3pm and also pretty frequently but very light rain. During the Winter, weather changes within hours. It can be freezing like crazy one minute and hot and humid the next. This winter, i'm wearing shorts for most of the time and it's currently December. However, because we don't have snow or anything violent usually, it does not affect classes. Heavy Rain could cancel sports activities but not classes unless the professors really feel that they should cancel.

Very Hard to Get

From experience, the only way to get financial aid is if your parents have poor incomes. Otherwise, you are expected to take advantage of what bright futures has left to offer (which isn't much). There are academic scholarships that are extremely hard to receive. Besides that, there are not any other options.

The Convenience of Living on Campus

I like living on campus because of how close I am to everything like my classes and the football stadium! The dorms are pretty nice and it's a great way to make new friends. The only bad thing I can even think of is how you have to park your car far away so sometimes it's a hassle to go off campus

Pretty Diverse School

It seems like every race is represented here at UF. It is still a predominantly white school, but at times you can find yourself in a large cluster of people from Korea, India, or Haiti! The student organizations representing these cultures are large, and they compete in talent showcases, and display their heritages across campus. However, even though many races are represented here at UF, I still find myself being one of the few black people in many of my classes.

Very Diverse

lots of middle eastern and asian people around campus

Very Diverse

Walking from class to class you can see people of all backgrounds including everyone from Asians to South Americans.

Personal Safety

The campus police does a great job to ensure that all the students are aware of any possible dangers. Also, the provide fliers with tips on how to stay safe around campus during the late hours. UF also provides a great bus system that runs til late hours of the night to ensure that no student is walking alone in the dark. Other than that, i have never had a negative or dangerous experience during my time on campus.

All You Can Drink

Almost every where you go in Gainesville there are drink specials includng all you can drink, free drinks before a certain time, ladies night, etc

Everywhere

There is alcohol and drugs all around (not dependent on age either)

Semi Diverse

Lots of white students but you'll see your fair share of Asians, Hispanics and blacks. Haven't noticed any sort of discrimination against minorities (at least I haven't experienced any) but I am sure it occurs in small numbers. Overall feel at home, lots of organizations geared to different interests, race, ethnicity and are not excluding types. You'll find a group to click with regardless of gender, socioeconomic status, religion, race, etc.

Lots of Precautions

There is medical amnesty for students that may abuse alcohol or drugs and feel like they are in danger. I always feel safe because I could call to get assistance, and there are stations where I can press a button for emergency. There are street lights on campus whenever it is dark and there are vans you can call to pick you up late at night. The dorms had fire drills and they talk about ways to keep ourselves safe.

Unaware

I am sure there are drugs on campus, but I am unaware of any. I think if you hang with certain people then you may be involved in that. I feel safe to be drug free at the University.

Safety at UF

I can honestly say I feel very safe at the University of Florida. They work very hard to keep you informed about how to avoid violence and promote safeness around campus. They have phone lines that you can call or text that provide you with people who can walk with you at night if you are not feeling safe. There are always campus police officers around campus and I have never even felt threatened or in an uncomfortable situation in the campus.

Student Body

The student body at UF is heavily active in the greek life. Greeks typically have control of the student government. Most girls on campus can be seen wearing anoraks with their sorority letters. On most nights, you can find a frat party.