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University of Florida Visit Report by tbgjinfl

Visit to University of 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 - This was a scary event! The Asst. Director of Admission was not friendly and put the students credentials/accomplishments down in the info session.

Campus Tour: Yes - Two students gave a fantastic tour. They were well acquainted with the campus and the activites. They each talked at different spots on campus...taking turns at each one.

Campus:


Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
The tour guides were very enthusiastic and friendly.


Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
1 - Poor
1 - Poor
The Asst. Director of Admission that conducted the info session was the worst I have experienced (this is school visit 10 for us).


Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Reminded me of northern schools with all of the brick buildings and shady trees.


Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent



Dormitories:
Did not have the opportunity to view the dorms


Security/Safety:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Three locks to get onto your dorm floor and blue lights around campus. It appeared safe.


Overall Campus Impression:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Heard from several people that the school will sell you a parking decal, but it is next to impossible to find a parking place.

Off-Campus:


Area Immediately Around Campus:
3 - Good
3 - Good


Campus Visit Notes for University of Florida


Visit Description:

This was the largest school campus that we have toured so far. The info session was not worth the time. In fact, it made my sons want to leave right then and there. The Asst. Director of Admission was unkind, pacing back and forth at the front of the small lecture hall, and "barking" questions at the students, while pointing her finger at them. This was hardly a welcoming opening session! Fortunately, the two students that took us on a tour of campus made up for her behavior. We had a student from the honors college and a music major. They were very informative and funny and welcoming of all questions. Scooters/motorcycles were very popular on campus as there were more places to park them. The assistance that the university has for students with disabilities (even broken legs, etc) was impressive. The guides noted that if you broke your arm, a scribe would be assigned to take your notes, tests, etc. It sounded like they really wanted all of their students to succeed. The campus was beautiful. We didn't go inside any buildings except for the info session at the beginning and the food court/bookstore....where the tour ended.

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

Parking was $5 for the afternoon at the Welcome Center garage.