University of Florida Top Questions

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.