<p>sunrisegoodbyes</p>
<p>we are from oos (ny metro area) and our son just started FSU last summer. We had visited USF an d after seeing FSU, our son totally felt like that was the place for him. That being said, USF does have a campus and is starting to build an increasing ammount of school spirit. The “Bulls” have really become popular in the Tampa area and while its not the same as the Seminole spirit, things are improving at USF. </p>
<p>The one downside we discovered at USF was that there are quite a few commuter students. Also, the camous lacks any real “college town” atmosphere which is important to some, not to others. In all likelihood, you would need a car at USF, not the case at FSU.</p>
<p>I feel very confident, that after you visit FSU in April, you will feel like its the better of the two choices. Its not to say that USF is not a good place to go to college, it just offers a different experience than FSU.</p>
<p>As an oos student, our son didn’t know anyone when he went to FSU last summer. He has made a ton of friends, has a part time job, is a member of the Nole Zone (student basketball section) and seems to be doing well academically… so far.</p>
<p>anyway, good luck in your decision, Florida is a great place to go to college.</p>