University of Florida Top Questions

That it's okay to explore your options and it's not a huge deal when you decide that the major you chose upon enrollment isn't really what you wanted.

I wish I had know what the weather was like. I did not know it got so cold in Gainesville during the winter. I also wish I knew the campus better. My first weeks of school were difficult because I had trouble finding my classes.

I wish I would have known the importance of not eating on campus every day and eating home-cooked meals regularly.

I wish I had known that college is competetive. Although, UF is not competetive within the classroom, it is very much so outside of the classroom. If you want to do something, you most likely cannot unless you apply and are accepted to do so. They claim that everyone should get involved and find their place, but it is not as easy as they make it seem. I wish I had known that I wasn't going to make a million friends and I wasn't going to get to do everything I thought I could.

I wish I knew about the city in which the school is located. Gainesville, to put it briefly, is...very, very boring. There is not much, if anything, to do here. However, to each his own, and those who enjoy the suburbs would find this college town to be suitable to their liking.

I wish I would have known about the availability of full ride scholarships.

I wish I would have learned time management. I know that people will probably always use that excuse, but as soon as I was barely passing, it kind of hit me that I had to get my act together and strive from something that not only I, but my parents, worked hard for. Time management definitely leads to better studying and essentially passing the class.

It is better to take entry level summer classes before freshman years to start off with a good GPA.

I suppose I wish I had learned not to worry too much. Then again, the process of learning that was much more important than the information itself.

I wish that I would have known how loud it gets on campus when there is a home football game. There are lots of noise and different tailgating parties taking place simultaneously on the campus. This makes it very difficult to find a quiet place to study. Also, I wish I had known how unpopulated the camp would be on weekends and holidays. During these times, the campus becomes very desolated and walking around such a huge campus can be very scary at times. During this time I have to remain very vigilant of our surroundings while wandering outside.

I wish I had more wisdom before I came to this school. Many people will try to make a fool out of you or do things behind your back. It's yur job to be wise and understand the way the world works and the people in it.

Before I arrived to the University of Florida, I wish I would have known how to manage my time better. The classes at the university are very rigorous and they demand that students know how to work effectively around classes and extracurricular activities. Even though I finished my freshman year with a 3.96 GPA, it would have been easier on me as an incoming student had I known how to use my time effectively.

Before coming to school I wish I had known the size of the student body. Getting here and realizing that you share this campus with over 50,000 students that are just like you trying to have a future and succeed at life, is at first overwhelming.

I wish that I had known the best housing dorms on campus.

I wish I had visited the campus before accepting the University of Florida as the college I wanted to attend. The area surrounding campus is not every exciting. During my freshman year, I didn't really try to explore outside of campus and that lead me to dislike the school. After getting more involved with the community and clubs, I had grown to love the area. It is not easy finding something to do, but it was because I never made an effort to. I have learned that it is really important to get involved!

Honestly, I can't think of anything I wish I would have known before coming to UF. I mean, I took time making sure this university would be the right place for me. Now that I am going into my fifth month of being here, I can say I chose wisely. I love it here. The campus is beautiful, I've encountered many friendly and spirited people, and I'm challenged academically like I've never been before (which is exciting because it seems for the first time I'm really applying myself and gaining an unfathomable amount of knowledge.)

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The only thing I wish I had understood before attending school is having learned the importance of saving for college.

Don't let the fact that Midtown (the bar area) is across from the library hinder your studies. the bars will still be there the next night. Make friends with EVERY professor. In large classes, it's crucial.