courtneyyy92

I'm a senior in high school, and have already applied at both schools. I've read up on the academic side of both, but could anybody who goes to either school tell me a little bit about what they like about the school, or what they don't like? I can't really get a good feeling of what it'll be like living at either.

I'm also probably going to join a sorority when I go to college, and what's the Greek system like? Is it easy to get around the campuses?

lizard

I'm a sophomore at USF. USF so far has exceeded all my expectations. Academically, my needs have been met; my professors and academic advisers are first rate and always helpful.

I've made many new friends at USF. I have a full schedule each day with studies, activities on campus, clubs, volunteer work, and hanging out with friends. There is always plenty to do at USF.

I am not in a sorority. I am a student-athlete and our coaches discouraged us from joining sororities because of time demands, though some of the girls are members. There is a really nice modern "Greek Village" right on campus with several sorority and fraternity houses clustered together. The village even has its own swimming pool and is located near a dorm area. The Greek system is active on campus and definitely something to explore.

Getting around campus is easy. I walk to most everything (I don't have a car.) There are shuttle buses that scoot around campus all day, even having routes to the nearby shopping mall. Freshmen living on campus are allowed cars. Freshmen are required to live on campus, unless their permanent home is in the immediate area.

I live on campus and like the convenience. I would suggest trying to get into one of the older dorms that are closer to the classroom buildings. There are two dining halls near the older dorms, and additionally several fast food concessions and a Beef O'Bradys sports bar in the new Marshall Student Union nearby. The brand new dorm that houses about 1000 freshmen (it has its own dining hall...Juniper-Poplar Hall) is a kinda long walk to most classes.

I considered attending UCF and also some other colleges, but selected USF and I am glad I did. If you haven't toured the USF campus, try to schedule a visit and check things out!

JTaylor104

see well my bf is at USF and i am going to UCF both schools are pretty nice but UCF is larger in enrollment sizes. Visit both campuses because while they look the same on paper they are two differnt schools.


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GradBoy

The absolutely best way to know for sure is to VISIT both campuses.

Both universities are about the same age but their academic strenghts vary greatly. For example, USF's Medical School is among the oldest in Florida and is home to a strong cancer research facility. On the other hand, UCF established their Med School three years ago and it just enrolled their first ever class. Both universities have med schools yet they offer completely different experiences.

Conversely, UCF's Engineering College is nationally ranked above many, much older schools such as Clemson, LSU, Kansas, Alabama, Texas Tech, Tulane, Georgia, Miami(FL), and Oklahoma. USF and Florida State are not ranked. That does not mean their programs are not strong, however.

Each school also offers programs that the other does not. UCF's College of Optics and Photonics (Top 5 nationally) is the only one in Florida. USF, meanwhile, has a stand-alone College of Marine Science.

A lot of times, it's a feeling you get when you roam around campus. Wherever you feel you "belong," that's where you should go.

Dymecaker305

what does it matter where your BF goes ?