University of Florida Visit Report by SSobick

Visit to University of Florida in January 2009 by SSobick
(Other, HS Class of 2009)
(Member since July 15 2006 with 2266 posts)

 
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Visit Activities:


Admissions Interview: No - Not required

Information Session: No - N/A

Campus Tour: No - Walked around the Campus Historic District, Libraries, and around the other parts.

Classroom Visit: No - N/A


Campus:



Friendliness/Courtesy of Students:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Easily some of the nicest students in the US. It's not a snooty campus, and alot of International students.



Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Very friendly staff.



Appearance of Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
It's extremely clean, and is well planned. Amazing Campus Historic District, and all the amenities that a student could want.



Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Amazing libraries, student union, fitness facilities etc..



Dormitories:
4 - Very Good
4 - Very Good
Has numerous dorms, and is located close to alot of classes.



Security/Safety:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
It's has a very safe atmosphere.



Overall Campus Impression:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
I absolutely love the campus at the University of Florida.


Off-Campus:



Area Immediately Around Campus:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
University of Florida is not far from Jacksonville, Orlando, or Tampa. In addition the beaches are not far either.



City/Town/Community:
5 - Excellent
5 - Excellent
Gainesville is a college-town plain and simple. I love it.

Campus Visit Notes for University of Florida


Visit Description:

It's an amazing campus with friendly students.

Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:

University of Florida Hilton.

Dining/Restaurant Recommendations or Comments:

The Swamp restaurant.

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

Park next to the University of Florida welcome center.