University of Florida Reviews

"The University of Florida, a.k.a "The Swamp", has been my home away from home for four years. The university and the city of Gainesville have dramatically affected and influenced my life and future career. As a result of being a part of the Gator Nation, I will be better prepared to be a professional and compassionate physical therapist. The arduous struggle that my grandfather, took in his later years due to his debilitating health dramatically influenced me to strive for the best education possible to fulfill my aspiration to acquire a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. The University of Florida has enabled me to pursue my educational goals with challenges and triumphs along the way. The rigor of the courses, dedication of the professors toward their students' success, and the welcoming and thriving academic and cultural environment has prepared me for what is to come. The wealth of opportunities available at this university is astounding. If there isn't an organization for that, start one they say. UF is always mindful of diversity, respect, and embracing a sense of community. We are the Gators and we bleed Orange and Blue. In all kinds of weather we stick together and I wouldn't have it any other way."

"I loved studying at the University of Florida! It offered many opportunities to discover my interests and strengthened my skill sets for my career. I was able to take a diverse array of plant classes, and found my passion in Plant pathology. I enjoyed a very memorable undergraduate degree."

"My experience at the University of Florida was everything I had hoped it would be and more. Not only was the education great value, but the social opportunities were diverse. The experience was truly unforgettable. I was able to build lasting friendships and advance my career pursuits. I will always bleed orange and blue!"

"It was a great school. The professors were interested in ensuring you learned the subject and were prepared for the workforce."

"Great place great professors awful students"

"Nice school with very good campus. Department is pretty large and course offerings are great."

"I think the university of Florida is a great school, offering many traditional and online programs at the graduate and undergraduate levels. It is also very affordable, especially for in-state students."

"It is very good school. It has diverse population. The professors are well known in their areas and well respected."

"Great programs. Nationally recognized in academics and athletics."

"University of Florida is a stellar university to further your education in business, medicine/biology, education, and more."

"Good balance between academics and student social life"

"Its a great school. Teachers are caring,. Great football team."

"The Rinker School of Construction Management at the University of Florida is truly an amazing program. They boast a 100% job placement rate for students who seek jobs after graduation. I feel very prepared for my career and it is all thanks to the school."

"University of Florida is a wonderful school. The campus is beautiful and I always felt safe, even after hours. The professors at the School of Architecture were always supportive and inspiring. UF has a variety of majors and a diverse group of students. I loved meeting people from all around the world. I also loved the amazing Study Abroad programs the school offers. The transition to the real world is always scary and it can be difficult sometimes, I believe UF prepared me for it."

"UF is a highly reputable school. Although it is well-known for its football team, it also has a reputation for excellence in engineering research an education. Classes are very challenging and some are certainly designed to weed out students struggling with self-discipline. I wish more students knew about their career counseling services. I would advise all incoming students to take full advantage of it."

"UF's Microbiology and Cell Science undergrad program was the perfect stepping stone for my continuing education and career goals. I will stay in the department to obtain my masters and then go on to medical school. I appreciated the devotion of the faculty and staff to the students in the program as well as the quality of education. Every course I took within the department was immensely better than the courses at UF outside the microbiology department."

"It is very good college which has a lot of bright students"

"Overall, the teachers were great and the students were super friendly, however there are a lot of problems with security at night as many assaults are common around campus."

"The University of Florida was the best choice I could have made when it comes to my future. The skills I acquired and the friends I made while in school are going to stay with me for a lifetime."

"Overall, I had a positive experience at UF: I met my husband there and made friends with whom I am still close. It is a large research university, so it offers a wide selection of degrees and classes to choose from. However, such a wide range of choices can be paralyzing to those who aren't certain of their career path, and the college does act like you should have this figured out already at 18 years of age. It is very easy to feel like a number and get lost in the crowd, but sometimes it's nice to have that crowd to blend in to and go to sporting events together. The campus is pretty and draws many interesting cultural events to enjoy, though Gainesville proper is quite small. I found that the science programs often had a chip on their shoulders about the humanities, which was disappointing for someone interested in a truly interdisciplinary, liberal arts education. An often over-looked value of the undergraduate experience is to explore who you are and how you can be a better person in a tight-knit community of peers; if this is a primary interest for you, be aware you will have to fight to have this sort of experience at UF. If you are looking to get a degree for career purposes only, it is much easier to fit in to the big university structure. Ask yourself why you are going to college and what you think the purpose of college should be."