University of Central Florida

Bonafide
Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:49:07 +0000

I applied to UCF (and was accepted) for the same reason, engineering (CmpE and CompSci).

UCF’s Engineering Program is rising through the ranks (currently ranked 57th by US News & World Report; take it for what you will), and more importantly, it’s in Florida’s “High Tech Corridor,” meaning there’s a excellent job market to be had before (internships, coops) and after graduation. If research is your thing, there’s a plethora of researching opportunities for undergrads. UCF’s engineering school has a lot of ties with local firms such as Harris Corporation, Lockheed, NASA, Disney, etc.

These are a few of the reasons I choose UCF over UF, and the fact that it’s in Orlando, and not in the middle of no where.