<p>I think its the total opposite at UF. Someone doesn’t even have to bring a computer and be perfectly fine and have no problems with getting assignments done for class. UF had multiple computer labs all over campus. Some labs include…
SG Lab (~45 computers, unlimited free printing)
CIRCA (~250 computers (MAC and PC), have every program you can think of on them from MAPLE, CAD, etc <a href=“http://grove.ufl.edu/~shop/Labs/Cse.html)%5B/url%5D”>http://grove.ufl.edu/~shop/Labs/Cse.html)</a>, and the architecture lab (open 24 hrs a day <a href=“http://grove.ufl.edu/~shop/Labs/Arch.html)%5B/url%5D”>http://grove.ufl.edu/~shop/Labs/Arch.html)</a>. Honestly I cant think of one class or purpose a first year would take a laptop to class. Biochem majors dont use Maple here until senior year and most just go to CIRCA and use it there. PC would be fine the first year and the complaint that students need to get accustom to using a new laptop is weird, no offense. Most kids can learn to use their computer instantly without any problems. USB thumb drive is useful so I would recommend that, but if you dont then get a gmail account and email the assignment to yourself. Gmail has 3 GB of space.</p>
<p>Some classes and there required computer usage:
- gen chem, orgo, analytical you wont use a computer except to print off notes which can be done for free in the sg lab.
- bio, only to print notes and for the lab you write 2 lab reports.
- calc, print of notes an find out where you test will be
- micro and macro, watch lectures online
- enc 1101, 1102, 2210, type assignments, no presentations
- fos and wis, watching lectures, getting notes, no presentations
- stats, watching lectures and notes,
- physics, no computer usage
- biochem, notes, no presentations</p>