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University of Central Florida Visit Report by tbgjinfl

Visit to University of Central Florida in October 2008 by tbgjinfl
(Parent of Student, HS Class of 2010)
(Member since September 30 2008 with 0 posts)
 
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Visit Activities:


Information Session: Yes - A power point presentation highlighting the top "facts" of the school and the admission process. Very informative.

Campus Tour: Yes - The campus is very large and there were alot of newer buildings. The student union was at the center of campus with a lovely boardwalk through a cedar tree stand.

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
The tour guide was a sophmore student who was very enthusiastic and informative.


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good



Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
The engineering building lobby was awsome, with projects the students built on display as well as a "car" from Space Mountain.


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
The "resort" style pool was incredible, with chaise lounge chairs and a lifeguard. What a great place to study!


Dormitories:
We didn't take the optional dormatory tour.


Security/Safety:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good



Overall Campus Impression:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good


Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
3 - Good
3 - Good
The area around campus looks fairly new and recently built up.

Campus Visit Notes for University of Central Florida


Visit Description:

We arrived for the morning tour and had no trouble with parking. when we left (noon) the parking lot was quite full. I would suggest if you do go on a tour, to try to go in the moring. Parking was $5. I hadn't realized until the info session how large the University was in terms of undergraduate student population. We walked around campus and went through the engineering building, the student fitness facility and the student union. All buildings were in outstanding condition and the fountains/pool/grounds were very well maintained. The student guide informed us that parking on campus was probably the biggest problem. Housing wasn't guaranteed here and that was a concern for us. There appeared to be many apartments just off campus, however.
We were impressed with this campus and felt they had alot to offer their students.

Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):

Orlando....lots to do here!