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THe student body is one of my favorite part of gainesville. i feel like everyone can find anyone like them.

We are diverse and a lot of stereotypes exist. I don't feel out of place at UF because there is a "group" for everyone but it is harder to make alot of good quality friends because there are so many of us and it is hard to keep in touch with people you meet.

The preachers on campus bother me. I am Christian, and I take my religion very seriously, but I do not believe in forcing it upon other people. I don't think the preachers should be allowed to be on campus. They are offensive, and I don't think it's right.

I don't believe that anyone could feel out of place here there is so much diversity, racially, sexually, religiously, etc. that anyone can find their own niche where they can fit in. It would be almost impossible not to. Most students wear gym clothes or other worse for the wear clothing because most students here don't really care too much about appearances. Of course there are certain factions of the student body that do care, such as those who are part of a sorority or fraternity on campus. But most don't care about what they look like when they are going to class or studying. The financial background that I see is most prevalent would have to range from working class to middle to upper middle class.

Uf's student body is very diverse. Thier is an outlet for everyone and anyone to feel like they are part of some group. No student would feel out of place. Some people dress nice to classes but mostly its either shorts tshirt and sandals or pjamas. Uf students are from all over the USA.

I have had many experiences with different racial and ethnic backgrounds. No students should or would feel out of place. There are many different social and club aspects of all different backgrounds so everyone can find their own niche. Most financial backgrounds are upper class and above average. Most students are aware, some are active, and UFL is very liberal.

From teaching First Year Florida, I have had interactions with all types of students and students of different races and backgrounds. All students pretty much interact. Most UF students are from South Florida. Most financial backgrounds are above average to wealthy. Most students are liberal.

UF could really use a boost in the diversity department, but I guess it is trying. I'm amazed at how many students are taken care of financially by their parents--serisouly who drives a beamer in college?

The student body at UF is vast and diverse, both in terms of racial and economic backgrounds. Almost anyone can fit in at UF, as just about every different type of person is accepted at UF. Although many people here hold there opinions very closely, there are others who speak them quite freely, so UF is a great place for someone with an open mind.

Although UFL is filled predominatly with caucasion students from middle to upper class back grounds, there is alot of diversity too. I've met people from many different racial backgrounds and religious ones too. In Highschool there was only one jewish person in a student body of over 4000 students and now, half the people I know at UFL are jewish. I don't think any kind student would feel left out here since the student body is so diverse. With over 700 clubs and organizations there has to be atleast one place where every student will fit in. Most UFL students are from somewhere in Florida but there are out of state and out of country UFL students too. Students are politically aware and you can see alot of campaigning going on on campus during election time. Based on campaigning I'd say that the majority of students are either on the left or center, but there could be alot of people on the right, but they just don't campaign.

There is many diverse groups on campus. All diverse groups are accepting and are respectful of others oppinions. The groups interact in multicultural fairs as well as events such as dance offs and philanthrophies. Most students dress casually to class. Jeans and t-shirts and flip-flops are a staple. Also, orange and blue clothing is always a great thing to wear around the UF campus and to class. We have a lot of school spirit.

UF's student body is diverse. You'll find people of pretty much all dispositions, beliefs, races, and so on. Again though, the experience you have is almost solely based on who you choose to spend time with.

it's pretty diverse here. alot more than at my high school.

uf is pretty diverse. it's really difficult to sterotype them other than the "college student sterotype". there seems to be quite a bit of interaction between different types of students. seems to be alot of rich kids though. alot of students are pretty politically aware. it seems like a lot of students are left in their political views but i don't know if they actually act on them.

Most of UFL's student body is from florida. However, I am not. I come from New York, and I am proud of that. However, I love being apart of gator nation! Florida is very diverse. I have friends from different backgrounds and cultures, and I love it!

I would say that the integration of groups is pretty well blended. There should be more diversity, and kids should feel free to share their backgrounds. One major complaint are the preachers in Turlington. There are a blend of religions at this school, and those rude people are shouting at kids that they're going to hell for this and that. It is extremely inappropriate and disrespectful. Most kids wear school colors to class. Some wear the clothing that everyone in their group wears. Most kids are either from Miami or Orlando. Rarely do I ever run into someone who's from NW Florida, too. Most kids are middle/upper class. Almost everyone is aware of political events/positions. The school in general is liberal. I don't hear kids talking about their potential incomes that much. They usually talk about how much they like a particular field.

UF has a nice mix of every race, religion and sexual preference. I feel that all of these students are well accepted by others and have found their niche in Gainesville. There are specific clubs that certain groups frequent, including gay clubs and the indie nights hosted by other venues. Everyone eventually finds their place in a group of friends and those people can differ significantly.

I can't imagine a student feeling out of place at UF. I think every racial, SES, political, religious, and ethnic minority is decently represented. The Greek system is pretty active, but there are plenty who aren't in a frat or sorority. It seems like the biggest geographic region that sends students to UF is Miami/Ft. Lauderdale/Coral Springs. But since those areas are pretty diverse, too-- lots of Cubans, Puerto Ricans, and Jews, yes, but also lots of non-Hispanic immigrants, too, and a surprising contingent of rednecks. (I blame Redwood). Compared to other schools I've been to (Small liberal arts in the Deep South), UF has more cross-clique interaction, more diversity, and the students are less materialistic. Political viewpoints well-represented, but generally pretty liberal.

the great thing about UF is that its pretty culturally diverse (even if the rest of gainesville and alachua county isnt) and i think most people would feel comfortable here. academic prowess and SAT scores seem to be more stratifying factors that skin color. the student body is so large that anyone could find a niche here. being the flagship university of the state means that we get a lot of money and i think a lot of students may benefit from that though scholarships and stuff. going to school in florida is so cheap so even if you come from a poorer background, you can probably afford live in gainesville. living costs in gainesville are less than many other locations in florida and that also adds to the affordability of attending UF. the activist student population seems pretty, well, active. there is always a petition or protest especially behing the reitz.

I fell that LGBTQ issues are not covered as carefully as they should be. Instead, LGBTQ affairs are more of a pandering toward students who associate themselves with such an identity. Student interaction is a bit clique-y, but the student government, in trying to get votes for the ruling party has catered and pandered to the needs of different societies and cultural groups without ever truly empowering the non-white greek male (look at Student body presidents; it's always a black male and/ or female as VP or treasurer, rather than as president).