University of Florida

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Anonymous wrote:You CAN go to UF and live on campus the entire time, but some of the off-campus residences are so close and so nice (beautiful kitchens, common areas, activities for students, group of RA-like students on premises, concierge...) that many simply do opt for that instead. You still end up rooming with UF students and get to experience campus life the same way. For students who are not emotionally mature and self-driven, I think UF is a poor choice but not at all because of housing. You have to advocate for yourself as a student at any large school, seek professors, advisers, tailor your schedule if you want small classes and not online (completely possible!). There is no hand-holding whatsoever, and that can feel very difficult if not ready for that level of independence.

Correct. You have to be an ADULT to hack it at UF. It's not 13th grade like a LAC!

If by being an adult, you mean taking half a college load because you took some APs in high school and sitting in pjs watching your online class on your phone resting up for the next kegger in your apartment, then yes.

Why are you on this thread? Genuine question. It seems pretty clear you have many preconceived ideas about the school, its curriculum, its students, and that your child would never apply. You also don't demonstrate any desire to learn and/or correct your perception. Maybe concentrate on the Princeton, Yale threads and give input about what you do know?

Because I believe it’s incredibly overated and potential applicants should be aware of its deficiencies before applying. Exactly what op asked for and the purpose of this forum.

You "believe". Your assessment is not based on anything you truly know about, so it's not valuable at all. Quite the opposite. These sort of knee-jerk opinions are not a service to anyone.

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Just another online “expert” who has somehow arrived at the erroneous conclusion that her uninformed opinions merit sharing.

Why are the Uflorida boosters so upset when people bring up the huge classes, reliance on online classes and lack of on campus housing? I guess the truth hurts. Attacking other posters only makes you look desperate.

We who actually went there shouldn't give our opinions?

I personally didn't think the lecture hall style leaning setting was a detriment at all. All the professors had office hours.

Nor was not living in the dorms. The many many many apartment complexes were just offsite dorms, typically.

Small schools have the disadvantage of not having the diversity of teachers and classes. My DH found this out the hard way at his elite private school.

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Anonymous wrote:You CAN go to UF and live on campus the entire time, but some of the off-campus residences are so close and so nice (beautiful kitchens, common areas, activities for students, group of RA-like students on premises, concierge...) that many simply do opt for that instead. You still end up rooming with UF students and get to experience campus life the same way. For students who are not emotionally mature and self-driven, I think UF is a poor choice but not at all because of housing. You have to advocate for yourself as a student at any large school, seek professors, advisers, tailor your schedule if you want small classes and not online (completely possible!). There is no hand-holding whatsoever, and that can feel very difficult if not ready for that level of independence.

Correct. You have to be an ADULT to hack it at UF. It's not 13th grade like a LAC!

If by being an adult, you mean taking half a college load because you took some APs in high school and sitting in pjs watching your online class on your phone resting up for the next kegger in your apartment, then yes.

Why are you on this thread? Genuine question. It seems pretty clear you have many preconceived ideas about the school, its curriculum, its students, and that your child would never apply. You also don't demonstrate any desire to learn and/or correct your perception. Maybe concentrate on the Princeton, Yale threads and give input about what you do know?

Because I believe it’s incredibly overated and potential applicants should be aware of its deficiencies before applying. Exactly what op asked for and the purpose of this forum.

You "believe". Your assessment is not based on anything you truly know about, so it's not valuable at all. Quite the opposite. These sort of knee-jerk opinions are not a service to anyone.

+1

Just another online “expert” who has somehow arrived at the erroneous conclusion that her uninformed opinions merit sharing.

Why are the Uflorida boosters so upset when people bring up the huge classes, reliance on online classes and lack of on campus housing? I guess the truth hurts. Attacking other posters only makes you look desperate.

Were you not attacking actual students with your post about kegs and pjs? Do not be surprised if people who know the school take issue with people who do not know the school and come here to bash it. Several people addressed all the points you vaguely heard about with more precision and information, and yet you continue reposting the same thing over and over again.

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Anonymous wrote:You CAN go to UF and live on campus the entire time, but some of the off-campus residences are so close and so nice (beautiful kitchens, common areas, activities for students, group of RA-like students on premises, concierge...) that many simply do opt for that instead. You still end up rooming with UF students and get to experience campus life the same way. For students who are not emotionally mature and self-driven, I think UF is a poor choice but not at all because of housing. You have to advocate for yourself as a student at any large school, seek professors, advisers, tailor your schedule if you want small classes and not online (completely possible!). There is no hand-holding whatsoever, and that can feel very difficult if not ready for that level of independence.

Correct. You have to be an ADULT to hack it at UF. It's not 13th grade like a LAC!

If by being an adult, you mean taking half a college load because you took some APs in high school and sitting in pjs watching your online class on your phone resting up for the next kegger in your apartment, then yes.

Sorry you didn't have a fun college experience. Go Gators!

I know, right! Lol.

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Anonymous wrote:You CAN go to UF and live on campus the entire time, but some of the off-campus residences are so close and so nice (beautiful kitchens, common areas, activities for students, group of RA-like students on premises, concierge...) that many simply do opt for that instead. You still end up rooming with UF students and get to experience campus life the same way. For students who are not emotionally mature and self-driven, I think UF is a poor choice but not at all because of housing. You have to advocate for yourself as a student at any large school, seek professors, advisers, tailor your schedule if you want small classes and not online (completely possible!). There is no hand-holding whatsoever, and that can feel very difficult if not ready for that level of independence.

Correct. You have to be an ADULT to hack it at UF. It's not 13th grade like a LAC!

If by being an adult, you mean taking half a college load because you took some APs in high school and sitting in pjs watching your online class on your phone resting up for the next kegger in your apartment, then yes.

Why are you on this thread? Genuine question. It seems pretty clear you have many preconceived ideas about the school, its curriculum, its students, and that your child would never apply. You also don't demonstrate any desire to learn and/or correct your perception. Maybe concentrate on the Princeton, Yale threads and give input about what you do know?

Because I believe it’s incredibly overated and potential applicants should be aware of its deficiencies before applying. Exactly what op asked for and the purpose of this forum.

You "believe". Your assessment is not based on anything you truly know about, so it's not valuable at all. Quite the opposite. These sort of knee-jerk opinions are not a service to anyone.

+1

Just another online “expert” who has somehow arrived at the erroneous conclusion that her uninformed opinions merit sharing.

Why are the Uflorida boosters so upset when people bring up the huge classes, reliance on online classes and lack of on campus housing? I guess the truth hurts. Attacking other posters only makes you look desperate.

We who actually went there shouldn't give our opinions?

I personally didn't think the lecture hall style leaning setting was a detriment at all. All the professors had office hours.

Nor was not living in the dorms. The many many many apartment complexes were just offsite dorms, typically.

Small schools have the disadvantage of not having the diversity of teachers and classes. My DH found this out the hard way at his elite private school.

You don’t think info that is 40 years old might not be relevant? Online classes didn’t exist then, among other things. I guess the education really is mediocre.

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Anonymous wrote:You CAN go to UF and live on campus the entire time, but some of the off-campus residences are so close and so nice (beautiful kitchens, common areas, activities for students, group of RA-like students on premises, concierge...) that many simply do opt for that instead. You still end up rooming with UF students and get to experience campus life the same way. For students who are not emotionally mature and self-driven, I think UF is a poor choice but not at all because of housing. You have to advocate for yourself as a student at any large school, seek professors, advisers, tailor your schedule if you want small classes and not online (completely possible!). There is no hand-holding whatsoever, and that can feel very difficult if not ready for that level of independence.

Correct. You have to be an ADULT to hack it at UF. It's not 13th grade like a LAC!

If by being an adult, you mean taking half a college load because you took some APs in high school and sitting in pjs watching your online class on your phone resting up for the next kegger in your apartment, then yes.

Why are you on this thread? Genuine question. It seems pretty clear you have many preconceived ideas about the school, its curriculum, its students, and that your child would never apply. You also don't demonstrate any desire to learn and/or correct your perception. Maybe concentrate on the Princeton, Yale threads and give input about what you do know?

Because I believe it’s incredibly overated and potential applicants should be aware of its deficiencies before applying. Exactly what op asked for and the purpose of this forum.

You "believe". Your assessment is not based on anything you truly know about, so it's not valuable at all. Quite the opposite. These sort of knee-jerk opinions are not a service to anyone.

+1

Just another online “expert” who has somehow arrived at the erroneous conclusion that her uninformed opinions merit sharing.

Why are the Uflorida boosters so upset when people bring up the huge classes, reliance on online classes and lack of on campus housing? I guess the truth hurts. Attacking other posters only makes you look desperate.

Were you not attacking actual students with your post about kegs and pjs? Do not be surprised if people who know the school take issue with people who do not know the school and come here to bash it. Several people addressed all the points you vaguely heard about with more precision and information, and yet you continue reposting the same thing over and over again.

There are multiple posters on those topics.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You CAN go to UF and live on campus the entire time, but some of the off-campus residences are so close and so nice (beautiful kitchens, common areas, activities for students, group of RA-like students on premises, concierge...) that many simply do opt for that instead. You still end up rooming with UF students and get to experience campus life the same way. For students who are not emotionally mature and self-driven, I think UF is a poor choice but not at all because of housing. You have to advocate for yourself as a student at any large school, seek professors, advisers, tailor your schedule if you want small classes and not online (completely possible!). There is no hand-holding whatsoever, and that can feel very difficult if not ready for that level of independence.

Correct. You have to be an ADULT to hack it at UF. It's not 13th grade like a LAC!

If by being an adult, you mean taking half a college load because you took some APs in high school and sitting in pjs watching your online class on your phone resting up for the next kegger in your apartment, then yes.

Why are you on this thread? Genuine question. It seems pretty clear you have many preconceived ideas about the school, its curriculum, its students, and that your child would never apply. You also don't demonstrate any desire to learn and/or correct your perception. Maybe concentrate on the Princeton, Yale threads and give input about what you do know?

Because I believe it’s incredibly overated and potential applicants should be aware of its deficiencies before applying. Exactly what op asked for and the purpose of this forum.

You "believe". Your assessment is not based on anything you truly know about, so it's not valuable at all. Quite the opposite. These sort of knee-jerk opinions are not a service to anyone.

+1

Just another online “expert” who has somehow arrived at the erroneous conclusion that her uninformed opinions merit sharing.

Why are the Uflorida boosters so upset when people bring up the huge classes, reliance on online classes and lack of on campus housing? I guess the truth hurts. Attacking other posters only makes you look desperate.

We who actually went there shouldn't give our opinions?

I personally didn't think the lecture hall style leaning setting was a detriment at all. All the professors had office hours.

Nor was not living in the dorms. The many many many apartment complexes were just offsite dorms, typically.

Small schools have the disadvantage of not having the diversity of teachers and classes. My DH found this out the hard way at his elite private school.

You don’t think info that is 40 years old might not be relevant? Online classes didn’t exist then, among other things. I guess the education really is mediocre.

Wow what is wrong with you?

I have many friends whose kids are either there now or in the past 10 years.

All of them loved UF.

They also loved the price.

UF is not a place to be coddled though. You need a lot of drive and ambition to do well there.

[Anonymous]

Gator alums need to understand that other flagships don’t rely on online classes and actually have enough housing. A fun SEC school and taking better care of your students aren’t mutually exclusive. Do better UF!

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Anonymous wrote:Gator alums need to understand that other flagships don’t rely on online classes and actually have enough housing. A fun SEC school and taking better care of your students aren’t mutually exclusive. Do better UF!

Yes, trade offs are made to provide a free or nearly free education to a large population of in state kids. And that’s a worthy goal. But those same trade offs keep Florida from being a truly elite school.

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Anonymous wrote:Gator alums need to understand that other flagships don’t rely on online classes and actually have enough housing. A fun SEC school and taking better care of your students aren’t mutually exclusive. Do better UF!

Yes, trade offs are made to provide a free or nearly free education to a large population of in state kids. And that’s a worthy goal. But those same trade offs keep Florida from being a truly elite school.

Gee all the rankings disagree with you.

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Anonymous wrote:Gator alums need to understand that other flagships don’t rely on online classes and actually have enough housing. A fun SEC school and taking better care of your students aren’t mutually exclusive. Do better UF!

Yes, trade offs are made to provide a free or nearly free education to a large population of in state kids. And that’s a worthy goal. But those same trade offs keep Florida from being a truly elite school.

Gee all the rankings disagree with you.

Circular reasoning.

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Anonymous wrote:Gator alums need to understand that other flagships don’t rely on online classes and actually have enough housing. A fun SEC school and taking better care of your students aren’t mutually exclusive. Do better UF!

I went to UF. No one wanted to live on campus. It was just something freshman did. I’m not sure how dorms =taking care of your students.

And the big online classes were just for intro level classes like Man’s Food or Microeconomics 101. By senior year I didn’t have any classes over 25. Most were taught in conference rooms with under 10 kids instead of lecture halls.

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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Gator alums need to understand that other flagships don’t rely on online classes and actually have enough housing. A fun SEC school and taking better care of your students aren’t mutually exclusive. Do better UF![/quote]

I went to UF. No one wanted to live on campus. It was just something freshman did. I’m not sure how dorms =taking care of your students.

And the big online classes were just for intro level classes like Man’s Food or Microeconomics 101. By senior year I didn’t have any classes over 25. Most were taught in conference rooms with under 10 kids instead of lecture halls. [/quote]

By senior year? Is that suppose to be impressive? Class size under 50 is actually a stat that US News used in their ratings. Got rid of it for social mobility factors. In any case, Florida does poorly on this objective measure of class size comparatively.

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Anonymous wrote:Gator alums need to understand that other flagships don’t rely on online classes and actually have enough housing. A fun SEC school and taking better care of your students aren’t mutually exclusive. Do better UF!

UF has 54,000 students. 34,000 are undergrads.

Does any university have that much housing?

And why is it important that it's a dorm when the whole town is an extension of UF?

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Anonymous wrote:Gator alums need to understand that other flagships don’t rely on online classes and actually have enough housing. A fun SEC school and taking better care of your students aren’t mutually exclusive. Do better UF!

UF has 54,000 students. 34,000 are undergrads.

Does any university have that much housing?

And why is it important that it's a dorm when the whole town is an extension of UF?

I think this is just a FL basher. The CA system doesn't guarantee housing for four years, aside from UCLA. CUNY and SUNY schools have their issues as well with housing. And UF has plenty of quasi-dorm housing right next to campus so nobody is left out with no housing.

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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Gator alums need to understand that other flagships don’t rely on online classes and actually have enough housing. A fun SEC school and taking better care of your students aren’t mutually exclusive. Do better UF![/quote]

I went to UF. No one wanted to live on campus. It was just something freshman did. I’m not sure how dorms =taking care of your students.

And the big online classes were just for intro level classes like Man’s Food or Microeconomics 101. By senior year I didn’t have any classes over 25. Most were taught in conference rooms with under 10 kids instead of lecture halls. [/quote]

By senior year? Is that suppose to be impressive? Class size under 50 is actually a stat that US News used in their ratings. Got rid of it for social mobility factors. In any case, Florida does poorly on this objective measure of class size comparatively.

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You just keep digging a hole for yourself.

No one is making your kid apply to UF.