University of Central Florida Reviews

"Being in a graduate program is already stressful as it is. I am a grad sudent and work full time but the support and the drive this school has for their student is wonderful. Always try to do their best to help the students. the con that I have is the classes on when they offer these classes. I work so taking days off is not easy especially taking care of school and others. Overall UCF's mission and their value in the grad students is what I like most here at the University of Central Florida."

"I am going for master of engineering management in University of Central Florida and I will graduate at 2014 . I have not received any financial aid and living my life out campus with all the government loans I borrowed . I am married and living off campus in Orlando is so expensive for us. My wife is going to school too ."

"University of Central Florida is known for excellence. Students are put though rigorous and engaging classes with a huge range of topics. We are given immediate hands-on experience that is unmatched in the field of Higher Education. I moved to UCF because I knew I would not get a better Graduate experience anywhere else. The only con I have listed is that it is so far away from my home in Indiana, but the program is unmatched in all areas, including Faculty and Staff. I have already been given networking opportunities that will help me in my future career. I love the program, and the institution."

"UCF is a top ranked business school so I feel that the work load will be competitive and sufficient to prepare me for a career in my field. There are many available resources to help me along the way, such as supportive faculty, a writing center and several workshops. Despite these helpful tools, professors and graduate requirements often overlook the fact that students have a demanding life outside of school. For instance, I work full time and I am married. Both my job and my husband require a lot of my time and so it is hard to take advantage of the helpful services provided by the school. It is also difficult to attend the workshops or participate in student organizations. Nevertheless, the pros outweigh the cons and I look forward to furthering my education."

"My graduate program is one of the best for electrical engineering. The professors are supportive and guide us well throughout the course. The only thing i can complain as a masters student is that i wish masters students are given more research opportunities"

"Pros are that it is in an area surround by hospitality companies and attractions. Therefore I am able to get a hands on approach and connect what is learned in the classroom to the city around us. Also UCF has one of the top hospitality research facilities in the world, so I have access to a variety of resources to continue my own research and can network with a plethora of people in my field. Cons is that it is a 4 year program so a big time commitment where you must be dedicated and stay on track. It's hard to balance school life and a social life."

"Wonderful area to go to school with lots to do. Program lacks support and helpfulness for its students."

"My graduate program is a small cohort of highly motivated young professionals who are truly interested in getting out into the field to work in schools. The professors work hard to support us and educate us with the latest and most job pertinent information. The draw backs are that it is very expensive, 14,000 per semester, but for the career I want and how easily UCF will get me there it is worth it."

"UCF is an absolutely fantastic school. This is a school that has many opportunities to grow in whatever field you go into. When it comes to helping research, they are great on funding."

"Pros: Evening program allowing those who work full-time to partake in an education. Understanding on the behalf of educators of students' obligations to not only the classroom and their classmates, but to their personal lives and careers as well. Plenty of support and tools from educators to be successful not only in the MBA program, but in their student's future in their careers. Cons: program does not really cater to those MBA students who do not have work experience, there is a heavier focus to those who have been in the workforce for some time."

"Tell us about your college experience.I was very pleased with UCF. The program I was in was instructed by absolutely incredible professors and instructors, and I was lucky enough to have never a TA instruct a course within my program. I had zero issues with finding time to speak to teachers in private and at length. The school was growing rapidly while I was there. By the time I graduated we had parking garages compared to not having any when I started, a brand new student union, and more buildings rapidly being constructed. Going out there nowadays does not even look the same.Would you get the same degree if you could start over?This is a difficult question as the job I have now, while not directly related to my degree, does compensate me for the degree itself as I get a decent monthly bonus for having gone to college versus those that work where I do with no degree. Also, it allows me to go up to other levels that are shut off to others without a formal education. While I do not 'love' my job, I am quite happy with it and comfortable at it. I was lucky enough to get a full scholarship to attend college, and I feel any college level education benefits you in ways you never know until later. Experiences, problem solving, looking at issues from different sides, etc., all are being learned even if not outright stated. If I 'look back' on it, sure, I am one of those that jokes that I should have gone for computer engineering or one of the sciences. Who would not love to be a researcher or in a job that pays extremely well. Nevertheless, I am happy with what I went for and overall happy where I'm at now.What advice can you offer other students?Do not go to college just because you believe you 'have to.' And if you do attend, do not go into a degree field simply because you think it will pay off in the long run. You absolutely should take advantage of a program that you will ENJOY learning about, writing papers on, doing research on, etc. Also, the fact remains that each and every single one of us can be great at things and not-so-great at others. If, say, you know you simply are not good math, you should think twice prior to enrolling in a physics program. In my experience, both with people I work with as well as my girlfriend, family, and friends, I would give a rough guess that only 20% or so of them are working in the field they went to college for. On the other hand, almost all of them, myself included, have found it easier to find employment simply for having gone to and finished a degree seeing as how most people still do not attend even a two year community college program. Also, go the extra mile to look for financial aid, scholarships, etc. I will say this: student loan debt is the absolute worst. I was lucky to not have any due to a scholarship, but my girlfriend is still paying her student loans off 15 years later, and my sister is paying her loans off 10 years later. Just be careful and remember that debt will seemingly never vanish."

"I feel that my graduate program will help me to achieve all my career goals. i know it is a hard process but at the end it is going to be worth it."

"My graduate program M.A. in Music at U.C.F. culminated in a 3.5 GPA. Highly recommended."

"Tell us about your college experience.Good fit due to size of classes and campus feel. College experience was nice overall.Would you get the same degree if you could start over?Yes, but only because I love working in the field of my degree. The pay is horrible.What advice can you offer other students?Figure out what job opportunities are available and if possible continue to graduate school. Seek internships and experience prior to graduating."

"Overall this is a great graduate program. Strong academics, faculty who are involved on the national stage, and a great area to live in."

"Tell us about your college experience.I had a really good college experience. My internships prepared me for where I wanted to go, graduate school. This particular schools Psychology program fit what I wanted for my future.Would you get the same degree if you could start over?Yes I would. I really enjoy the field I'm eventually going into. I wouldn't have had the chance to experience it if I wasn't a Psychology major.What advice can you offer other students?Get as much experience while you are an undergraduate as possible. This will be the foundation for your eventual career."

"Tell us about your college experience.I think my school was a good fit for me. It is a very large school and I was quite introverted when I began. Going to such a large school it is easy to disappear into the crowd, but I had to develop my social skills to avoid that.Would you get the same degree if you could start over?No. When I started school there was no economic downturn or recession and everyone said that you could get a job as long as you had a degree. Now it is much more important which degree you have specifically. I was torn between two options when I originally chose my degree and if I had to do it all over again I would gladly choose the other option.What advice can you offer other students?Know what you want to do with your degree. It should be something that you enjoy but it should also be something practical that you can realistically make a living with. If you find that college doesn't seem to be a good fit, don't force it. Don't spend a ton of money or get into debt when you're going to struggle through the coursework and be dissatisfied. Either love it or leave it."

"The program is fast past and it sometimes hard to balance with a full time job. I would suggest maybe a weekend program since most of the classes are only in a two day span for 4 hours each."

"Pros- Resident tuition, local college, able to work while in program. Cons distance to travel, no satellite campus program for those who live more than 1.5 hrs away"

"I went to UCF for my undergraduate program and was excited to stay for graduate school to earn my Masters Degree. UCF offers many opportunities for students to be successful and Orlando is a fun city in which to live."