Do you need to have a car at UCF?

TooRealistic
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:22:55 +0000

If by Dec, you mean when the school is on break - it would be better to visit when the campus is hoppin’ if you could.

As far as the car - need no, nice yes. My daughter (now a Sr.) has had her car since freshman year and since she didn’t have a meal plan, it worked out well for her going to the store for food. She tried to drive to class ONCE and vowed never again! By the time she found a spot and parked, it would have been quicker to walk. She says that walking accross the whole campus (say from the rec center to the towers) takes only 20 minutes and it’s not like you are doing it in a Chicago winter.

We are from IL and she has never driven home alone (dad flies down and drives back with her). The airport is only about 20 minutes from campus and it’s easy to find someone to take you (esp. if you offer to pay the tolls - TONS of toll roads around Orlando). Also, the airfares into Orlando (or even Tampa) are usually pretty good, so she has come home or we have gone there many times.

PM if you have any questions!

Lisa