University of Florida Top Questions

Before coming to school I wish I was more aware of how vastly important connecting with others truly is. One can accomplish great things and go amazing places, but without good friends by your side it’s difficult to enjoy such things. Don’t be so worried about what you’re going to do in life, but rather who you’ll spend it with.

I wish I had known that the Federal government was going to cut most of my financial aid. I was relying on that to get me through the transfer and first year at UF until I get myself established and find other means to fund my education. Also, I could have been more rigorous in filling out scholarships and grants to easy the stress. I wish I had known how unhelpful their registration process and some of their personal are, since I had to apply twice in order to get transferred. This was mostly the error of the school.

How to maximize planning time in order to maintain a healthy sleep schedule.

That it is ok to feel uncomfortable, thats how we grow as indidviduals

I wish I had known that at times living in Gainesville can be a bit dull since the city is located in Central Florida which is far from attractions such as theme parks and beaches.

I recently just got accepted so I don't have that information. However I can tell you that I have heard that parking is a nightmare even if you pay a bunch of money for a parking permit.

Actually, I've been living in the Gainesville area for the most of my life, so there were no major surprises for me upon enrolling at UF. At the same time, I think that being aware of the various resources that are available to me as student, on and off campus, would have helped me plan my activities and would have reinforced my decision to go to the University of Florida.

I wish that I had known that when you are 17 or 18 years old, you have no idea who you are. I wish I had known that questioning everything is normal, and that you have to take college as the experience to try everything to find your true love. In no other time in your life will you be able to join so many clubs and meet so many people, while taking the most interesting classes you can think of. I wish I had been told to assume nothing and try everything.

I wish I knew more about programs available to students on campus.

I wish I had known the extent of the influences exerted by Greek life (sorority/fraternity students)Though they represent a minority, they are given an almost elitist status here on campus, which makes them appear like a super-majority. They dominate student-government and control campus unions by effectively organizing.