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The academics at the University of Florida are top of the class. The classes may be rigorous, but the professors definitely know what they are teaching and talking about. I know for medical school, I am getting the best medical education in the state of Florida.

Very dynamic. Classes are 50 minutes long so they are not too long. Some of the classes you can watch them online from the comfort of your home, or you can go and sit in the classroom. Professors are approachable and they will do the best to help you. Tests are hard so you study hard but it is worth it.

The academics here are hard but worth it. I may not always get A's but when i finish a class, i leave that class knowing the information and material i was meant to learn.

Top notch. Don't think you are going to get away with an easy A. And if you are premed or any sort of engineering, get ready to be put to your limits.

The University of Florida prides itself on its academic success. Although there are a large amount of auditorium style classes for the general topics, once you start to take classes towards your major and other specific topics the professors are very personable and know your name along with other things about you. It helps a lot when you need to address them before or after class or even in their office hours. I am a Family, Youth and Community Science major and my favorite course that I have taken so far is called Methods of Family Life Education. In this course I learned the foundations of being a diverse and effective teacher. On the other hand my least favorite course was statistics. It wasn't that the instructor was bad. She was in fact a very good one, I personally was not interested in the course. At UF, studying is visible everywhere you go. Off of my own observations and my own habits, I would say that students spend between 14-17 hours a week studying. In our classes you can always find an avenue to discuss and validate material. Most professors help to facilitate these discussions in order to enhance their students' knowledge on the topics. There are also numerous projects and opportunities to get involved in and outside of the classroom. For example, outside of the classroom you can carry in conversations with your peers to help you further understand or present new ideas. I have personally met with other students to talk about content or even study together which is a big help. Although there is a sense of family, you will also encounter some students that are competitive for grades and the professors' attention but that is only a small group. The most unique class that I have taken so far is called World of Water. In this class we learned about how water affects us in our everyday life. I am not a big science person but I learned a lot in this class and it made me understand, appreciate and better conserve the water around us. Although the requirements to get into and remain in the University are quite competitive, I think that it is very fitting for the environment in which you will enter. I can honestly say that the education that you will obtain at the University of Florida will be geared towards you getting you dream job and for you to become an overall better individual. You will leave here feeling prepared to take on whatever career you please while knowing that you will be happy.

Professors CAN know your name. In the large classes, if you talk to them and email them, they will recognize you quickly. The same goes for the smaller classes, but usually the professor makes a distinct effort to learn names in these classes. My favorite class was comparative psychology, as I mentioned earlier. My least favorite class was Chemistry 1. It was just out of my range of knowledge, didn't come naturally, and I ended up with a poor teacher. Most students study daily, and for multiple hours. It isn't like a jail cell, but it isn't just a party all day. Class participation is very common, but never forced. Usually about half of the class participates regularly, and the other half tends to be more shy and just pays attention. Students most definitely have intellectual conversations outside of class! Students are somewhat competitive. We all want to be the best, but we don't let it ruin friendships. Our competitive streak does run from academics, to sports, to clubs, etc. As a member of the Honors College, I have taken about four honors courses as a requirement. Two of those were very unique from the rest of the courses I have taken. These classes come and go often though, depending on teacher availability and such. My major is Psychology, and my minors are Education and Zoology. I've only interacted with the Psychology department, and everyone is very helpful. I do spend time with professors outside of class. I email them, talk to them, head to office hours, discuss research, etc. I feel like the academic requirements are average, like every other university. The education is geared towards BOTH getting a job in the future AND learning for the sake of learning. I love that about this university.

Classes are quite large your Freshman year as there is a large enrollment but as you move long your path in your studies of our major the classes become much smaller and more student oriented with a lot of teacher and student involvement. The university is highly regarded academically. The student body is very competitive as many of the people that are accepted are among the top of their classes in high school. The career resource center helps students incredible amounts in attaining internships and job opportunities.

Starting answering!The classes are not that hard if you put some efford into it ,except for some hardcore classes that are hard because they have a lot of material but.

The academics are wonderful. I have learned so much. I'm in Sociology and I've learned a lot about gender inequality, class, race, and about social psychology. Faculty is very helpful and are passionate about what they teach.

Academics are the reason the University of Florida is so well known within this state. With qualified professors, most of whom are involved in cutting edge research, you can be sure that a good education can be had. Your major usually determines your class size. Common freshmen courses and general education classes may be done auditorium size in which the professor may never know your name. However, every professor holds office hours and are prepared and willing to help with whatever problems may arise while taking their course. In terms of attendance, smaller classes usually count attendance as part of your participation grade. In larger classes professors may get a little more creative and use texting or remote systems that record when your in class. In this case, attendance leads to extra points. Students are expected to study at least three hours per credit hour. But no worries. If you choose a major you love, and courses you find interesting, every class will seem fun no matter the amount of hours needed to study.

Everyone knows the university of florida is a prestigious school!

Your first semester is going to be overwhelming just because probably all your classes are going to be lecture halls and you're not really going to get to know your professor at all since the classes are probably 200+ but that being said you should definitely take advantage of going to office hours and getting some one on one time with your professors. As you progress in your major classes get smaller until finally your professor is going to know your name. Students are always studying here, all the Libraries are always full so it's definitely a competitive environment.

Classes are large here but many have some kind of lab or discussion session that let you interact with a smaller number of classmates and a Teacher's Assisstant. It is the responsibility of each person to manage their own academics. There's no one hovering over your shoulder to make sure you're studying and writing your papers but help can be provided if you are struggling. There's a huge variety of classes to take. If you want to learn about it, there's probably a class you take on it. The requirements are easy enough to get and introduce you to a wide variety of topics which is useful for determining major.

There's a lot of diversity on the UF campus as far as academics. Class size varies, for example, some of the more Gen Ed type classes will have large classes of hundreds of people, language classes are kept small at about twenty or less, more specialized classes are more in the 30-50 range. Some of my personal favorite classes have included, Gender and Sexuality, Modern Japan, Japanese Culture, The Ancient World on Film, Myths of the Greeks and Romans, Food and Culture, to name a few. My major is Anthropology and I have two minors in Classics and Asian Studies. I have a lot of freedom in my course choices so I get to take many interesting classes. This school's academic requirements are definitely high, however this produces a good academic atmosphere in which most people are serious about their schooling.

Though it might be because I'm an English/Creative Writing major, I can say that my teachers all know my name. My fiction writing workshops have all been unique, thought-provoking, and incredibly beneficial in terms of my writing skills. In class participation is, for the most part, the most important thing in my classes, as most of my classes, as of recently, consist of somewhere between 16 to 20 students.

Academics in my school are extremely important, the importance can probably best be measured by how many students are in the libraries at any given time. I am a political science major, one of the most popular majors at the school, but my concentration is in international relations. The classes are fairly small and the professors quickly learn the names of the students who participate most. I can, from personal experience, say that the students frequently have intellectual conversations. Politics, race, religion, economics, history, sociology, the environment, current events and even astronomy are topics that have been brought up in daily conversation among friends. My favorite class has been international institutions because I feel as though I have learned the most from that course but it hasn't been the most interesting. That would go to Cuba and Puerto Rico, a course on the history of both islands. I have met with my professor for that course multiple times and have had the pleasure of conversing with her on our family histories.

The academics at my school are great. The professors have a large knowledge base and amazing stories from experience. They offer so many classes in so many things it is bound to catch your attention. I love the fact that they have such interesting classes about topics I would love to learn about. My all time favorite class was homicide, in which i was able to learn about infamous serial killers and different degrees of murder. My majors, Criminology and Anthropology, both in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is the best. We have amazing advisors who are always willing to help guide you in the right direction and get back to you quickly.

Yes, the University of Florida is definitely daunting in terms of academics. I have managed to be on the Dean's List since my first semester at UF (I'm currently a Junior in my sixth semester), which of course is not easy or light feat. At the same time, it is in no way impossible. Students should feel as though they have every opportunity to achieve at UF. Big classrooms of over 100 students can be intimidating, and oftentimes smaller classes in which the professor knows his/her students' names can be even more nerve racking. However, professors usually are accommodating, are there to help you in and outside of the classroom, and want to see you excel. Students can be competitive, like at any other prestigious university, but I've never seen it escalate to unhealthy levels. Stress, however, is incredibly common, and I have experienced that escalate to unhealthy levels, but I am sure it is not unlike the behavior of students at like universities. Being a psychology major, I really appreciate my department, the amount I have learned, and the UF Counseling and Wellness Center. The CWC is always there to help students manage their stress and provide useful tools such as Biofeedback training and encouragement (for free).

I think the academics are fair. Some classes are harder than others, but overall I think the Professors are very reasonable. If you do your work, read your readings, and study what you're supposed to study, you will get As.

The academics are pretty hard-core. The core classes, the sciences and math classes, are tough. But on the flip side, there is so much help out there. Every class has review sessions, from fellow students, TAs, teaching help through UF itself or an off campus company that specializes in helping you pass your test. Not to mention that every professor has office hours or is available to make an appointment to see you. There's no excuse not to find help if you need it. Students in a class can also email other students in the class, so I can send a mass email saying "I need help with problem #2 on the homework" or "Study session Thursday at 5" and get help from fellow classmates. The courses are so diverse, I've taken Vegetable Gardening, Oceanography, Astronomy, Wildlife, Soils, American History and many other electives just to see what I might like. And many of the electives are a blast, because it's something you are interested in.