University of South Florida-Main Campus Top Questions

Anyone who is uncomfortable in a metropolitan area should not attend the University of South Florida. It sits in downtown Tampa. The ability to navigate the surrounding area, be it via personal car or city transit, is a necessary skill.

I believe that anyone should be allowed to attend this school. As long as the student is willing to work hard and can balance their social life and their studies there shouldn't be any limitation to who is allowed to attend this school. Everyone deserves a chance at something because you'll never know what you're good at. In this case everyone should try to attend college to see if it's right for them.

The school is extremely diverse, however many entry level classes are large, 200-400 students. I would not suggest this school to students who need one on one help often or thrive in a small group environment.

Someone who wants a small school or alot of individualized attention shouldn't attend this school. You definately have to be able to take the initiative to join clubs/learn extra/ get jobs etc etc. at USF

This school is very diverse and incorporates many different people from all over the world, so the only type of person who probably shouldn't attend this school is someone who is intimidated by the large university experience. Depending on a person's major, classes can give the intimacy and feel of a small college atmosphere; but on the whole this school is wide and expansive enough to accomodate all kinds of people. Those not wishing to be overwhelmed with multiple possibilities may want to approach this school as a venture of caution.

You should not attend this school if you are the type of student that enjoys big school traditions and customs. Since USF is a relatively new, we lack traditions that other big schools such as the University of Florida or Duke have. At sporting events, there are not any special chants or popular crowd responses to made free-throw shots. This also describes the Greek life on campus. While there are events sponsored by fraternities, and members wearing their shirts, the majority of the campus does not show an interest in Greek life.

The only type of person who should not attend this school is a person who is not committed to their education.

Someone who is not able to focus in an active environment should not be attending this university. People are always conversing and doing things on campus. An individual is likely to become distracted within hours of sitting in one place by another person or group of people. Even in the study areas where there are quiet zones, people are constantly walking in and out of the room. So unless a person can focus well on what he or she is doing, whether listening to music or trying to read, they will eventually become distracted.

The person who received all As during high school, but never did any of the work is going to start college thinking that he or she does not need to study or even attend every class. In fact, the person may be too smart for one of their classes and decide to fool around instead of keeping up with that class's assignments. It is very dangerous for this person to go to college, because the next thing you know they flunk-out and have to work at a fast food restraunt thinking they are a loser.

Anyone who would be extremely overwhelmed by a large school/campus would probably not like this university. If you're not into school spirit and cheering on your team at sporting events this is definitely not the place for you.