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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Parent of a DC25. For those with oos kids who applied to UF, what were some of the reasons they loved the school? It is obviously popular, and the rankings are high, but what else? Is the campus and town really great? Sports teams? Vibe of the student body? Scholarships?

We wouldn't be able to visit anytime soon, so your insight is appreciated![/quote]

Town is nothing special, it is landlocked.  Very big around 40,000.  Selling point is relatively low cost.  Free for on state.[/quote]

I attended and go back fairly regularly. The campus and town are nice. I’d say it’s a very typical college town. The area right around campus has a lot of student housing and restaurants/bars. The downtown area is a very typical small town downtown (courthouse, square, restaurants). The areas a little farther from campus feel very suburban, and then you are in a rural area. Sports are big (national championship teams), but if it’s not your thing, there are plenty of other things to do. It has a big music scene. The beach is about an hour away. There are a lot of natural springs in the area, so lots of opportunities to go river tubing or kayaking. [/quote]

I watched a youtube campus tour, and it looks like there are a lot of busy roads with lots of traffic nearby. I also thought there were some very photogenic areas of campus, but overall, it looked a little tired and in need of a power wash. The downtown looks cute for visiting parents, but maybe a little dull for college kids. I understand the draw of the sports teams, but I really don't get the infatuation with this school. [/quote]

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