University of Florida Reviews

"a great college with emphasis on the overall development of the student"

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"UF has taught me more than I ever imagined. I have not only learned the expected knowledge of the human body and how it performs, but also valuable life lessons and information about myself. The professors of the HHP college are outstanding. They are welcoming and available to all students. They also, for the most part, care just as much about teaching their students as they do about their research. There are always bad eggs in every college, but there seem to be less than typical in HHP. The most important part, I think, is that the advisors are helpful and pleasant. They definitely want you to have an idea of a solution to your problem before you come in to their office; but once they feel you have put forth the effort to figure out your own future, they feel they can now best assist you. Overall, I love my college. My siblings have been in different colleges at UF and I truly believe HHP is one of the best academic environments."

"-Pursuing a Sociology degree at the University of Florida- Most people graduating from high school probably have never heard of "liberal arts" degree or related field aside from the ones most universities like to boast about, like engineering and chemistry and any other STEM related field. Admitting that I, myself, were one of those graduates. I spent my first year with the title of "Microbiology and Cellular Science Undergraduate," which I did not hate but did not seem to click with my abilities very well. My academic adviser gave a suggestion and proposed the idea of pursuing a Liberal Arts degree, specifically Sociology. I had not heard of it, but very good research into it, as well as meeting personal from the college did more than enough to convince me. I am someone who is very logical, very observational, has a hobby of connecting dots and crafting various thoughts and theories to explain observed or established phenomena. A degree which essentially trains you to harness and perpetuate those skills is perfect for me. So, from my 2nd to final years as an undergraduate as UF, it became clear that I was very happy with my decision brought up by my academic adviser and furthered by my peers, professors, and teaching assistants. I do not think I could have even though of all this or pursued this path towards being a researcher and professor of Sociology if it were not for the open-minded and vastly knowledgeable individuals and lifestyle I become familiar with at the University of Florida. Though I am beginning my masters studies elsewhere, I hope to return to the institution in pursuit of the coveted doctoral degree and establish myself as someone who will one day impact the greater sociological research world! I hope anyone who reads this review and is inspired to trek this path into their academic futures experiences all the triumph and struggles I did. You will come out stronger, wiser, more versatile, and, most importantly, a better you than you thought feasibly possible. Thank you!"

"University of Florida is a great school for undergrad. It has the total package of good professors and course work, a beautiful campus, lots of club and extracurriculars to keep busy, and top notch sports. The downside when I attended, which may have changed by now, was that it was too liberal arts focused. There was no career guidance or help, the focus was on learning for learning sake, expanding your mind and becoming a critical thinker. In theory, that's great but in 2008 that became worthless. I liked my time there a lot while I was there but soured on it in the years since as I've learned a lot that I wish I'd known or been taught from my program. Post-crash, students are probably savvier and able to make the most of the experience. Make sure you get an internship and go to career fairs and advisory council sessions. Don't be like a lot of UF students and linger, maximize your time--double major and get a second degree or a minor."

"I greatly regret not going to a smaller, more rigorous, school. Aside from the amazing football games and fun things to do in a college town, the education was lackluster. I learned more from starting a charitable movement and running it for 3 years than I ever learned in a classroom. This school has great programs, but for most of the programs in the business school, the online classes make it difficult to connect with teachers and peers."

"Amazing small town atmosphere for a large college. Great programs and athletics"

"This was a difficult program to do at a satellite campus. A few students would start a course and fewer finished each course."

"I loved my experience at the University of Florida School of Architecture. I have extremely fond memories of my classmates, professors, my work done there, and even had the pleasure of meeting my wife while we were both in school there. We all spend a lot of time in the studios, dedication to your work is something that is required for Architecture majors. It was a ton of work, constantly kept me busy, busier than most any other major I had friends in while there- but I wouldn't change a thing. I/We built many lifelong relationships while in school there and keep in touch with many peers and professors since graduating."

"Lot's of resources and opportunities. Great networking opportunities."

"UF has great students and professors with varying backgrounds and interests. It has an excellent curriculum that prepared me for a future in business. Overall, it was a great college experience."

"UF is a giant school that churns out students. The school is mainly a party school."

"UF is a great school with experienced, dedicated faculty who want to help you learn. It is big, so you have to get past the large class sizes first and put in the effort, especially as an undergraduate."

"The University of Florida has a very pleasant campus environment overall. The buildings are well-maintained, whether newer or the more historic ones. The campus grounds are well-maintained and attractive. There are students from a wide variety of backgrounds who contribute to a rich, diverse student body. The education for graduate students seems to provide a good amount of faculty attention, which is not as much true for the undergraduates."

"Very intelligent and accomplished professors, but I didn't feel at all prepared for the work force."

"Many people do not know what exactly a degree in Health Education entails. The University of Florida department of Health Education and Behavior aims to "bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and public understanding of health to promote healthier living." I have been exposed to numerous topics and methodologies that train me to do just that. I have enjoyed my courses as well as my instructors. The atmosphere of the degree program is positive, supportive, and encouraging as we all share a common goal to help others live healthier lives."

"Oh boy, well allow me to start off with saying that I have not attended this university. This is mostly, alright ALL because of the communication from this university is a JOKE for online students! I started out with the whole application and paid the fee. I had a few more steps to my application process, yet I completed everything that was asked of me in a timely manner. I wish I could say the same for the school! I found out that I was accepted into the university by tracking the submission page DAILY. I received NO welcome letter, NO welcome call to congratulate me on being accepted into a university with such a lot acceptance rate...nothing! I went on to contact the university to see what my next step was, and not one person knew. There is a "tuition fee" that EVERYONE must pay, and NO ONE understands so don't bother asking questions about it. The whole academic adviser call was incredibly ridiculous! They are NOT here to answer the questions that you have in regards to your degree, they are just there to SPEED through the syllabus, and if you email them later with any questions, they have NO idea because they are basically call center directors! And they will direct you all over the university accept for where you need to be directed to! I went ahead and applied for my FAFSA, and got NO calls about this either! I once again had to call, MULTIPLE TIMES and still got NO answers. I finally had to wait and do an online chat with financial affairs to just find out that in the whole 5 month process that they were dragging their feet through, that my financial aide was not going to go through in time and I was going to be responsible to pay for my classes entirely out of pocket! The only advice I was gives was to defer my enrollment from summer to fall. Seriously!? yep! So as an older online student that is ready, excuse me MORE than ready to begin my classes, I am once again ignored and let down by the shear incompetence of this university! I would also like to say that while they may not be a "for profit" college, they sure are after your money! Here you will not only get the wonderful respect of ZERO COMMUNICATION from the university, but you will pay for the application, have to pay before you are even really enrolled for the stupid student ID, you can go ahead and apply for financial aide and be granted FULL amounts, however you will STILL be paying out of pocket for classes! Books, and SO much more! This place charges for EVERYTHING!!! i still have to pay for a "placement math exam" out of pocket despite the fact that I was given NO other option than to defer my enrollment. Best part...ZERO COMMUNICATION that I would have to do this, ZERO reason as to why, zero heads up. So if you want to pay a LOT of money, for a university that has ZERO communication for their online students...this is the place for you! Completely unprofessional and ridiculous! I have attended college before enrolling here, but I had just changed my mind on my major, as well as applied to many other universities, and I have NEVER had such a lack of communication from a university that would be getting nearly a 110k for the degree."

"The University of Florida is a prestigious university and I feel fortunate that I was able to attend this institution for 4 years. Academically UF is internationally recognized for it's excellence in research. As an undergraduate I was surrounded by diverse peers and faculty. I was encouraged to get involved in the over 600 student-run organizations, and I was able to experience the various cultures represented by the student body. As a whole UF encourages intellectual growth and mental well-being. While it could improve, the school provides access to mental health services. Within my department I was engaged in leadership and public service opportunities. I was president of a service organization, a member of a leadership cohort, and received multiple scholarships based off of need and merit. I was able to conduct research as an undergraduate and learned a lot about the structure of higher learning as a teaching assistant. UF is a great value school that is also prestigious and provides a solid foundation for any career."

"I attended the University of Florida because of the florida lottery bright futures program. If you're in a similar situation of deciding between a competitive private school and a free education from the University of Florida, I would highly recommend you taking the former. I regret going to UF as it was a big party school that had resources that were not helpful. I regretted my time at UF and want others to beware of the school."

"The University of Florida has shaped my development into a young adult in more ways than one. It gave me academic opportunities I couldn't imagine earning anywhere else. It introduced me to brilliant individuals, both peers and professors, that have opened so many doors to me. It helped me learn that I have the potential to do anything I set my mind to."