<p>i agree with nycollegedad…florida is a great place to go to college. the public educational system at the high school level here is terrible, but the colleges are a whole different animal. i’ve visited ALL of the state universities here and there seems to be quite a variety of experiences for everyone, depending on your priorities. my D would like to go up to Hofstra in NY as she has never known anything but FL lifestyle. I believe though, that after a year up there she would be running back to the lush life that she is comfortable with. could be the same the other way around for OOS students, but not as much. Good Luck with your decision. i have to say, i think you will be pleased overall with the FL experience…wherever you choose.</p>