FSU is a pretty small sized school; which I love! The professors at FSU are very helpful with managing your time if you let them be. Overall, I think FSU is a great school.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Oh, my. There's so much I'd like to say to upcoming students. First, I was surprised at how much stuff is online. Not only for your online courses, and you'll probably end up taking a few, but math. I think pretty much all math classes use math labs plus, which is helpful but also a pain in the bottom. So, be expecting to use the Internet, and if you're not too computer savvy, now's the time to work on that. In all seriousness, go to class. Your professors might not care, but you will when you fail your class. One of the things I learned right off the bat was USE YOUR PROFESSORS! They really do want to help you. Go see them in their office. Talk to them after class. Ask your english professor to read over your essay and see if he/she has any suggestions. Don't be shy, professors are one of the best resources college has to offer. Speaking of resources, you'll probably be spending a lot of time in the library....please don't be one of those annoying people who talk on the third floor where you're supposed to be quiet. That is all.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Most freshman have to take the same classes. English, a math, Info 1100 (computer competency), and maybe some classes pertaining to your major. Collge classes are more difficult & more time consuming than high school classes! Make sure you manage your time well, and once again, use your professors! If you're having trouble, ask for assistance.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I didn't stay in a dorm; I commute. However, the dorms are pretty nice and totally convenient. You could sleep in a little longer and go to the library whenever you want!
Describe the food and dining at your college.
HALELUJAH PRAISE THE LORD! High school food, to be quite frank, sucked. Am I right? I'm right. College food is no five star restaurant meal, but it's some pretty good chow. FSU has a small food court in the Falcon Center. However, I like to eat upstairs in the cafeteria. All you can eat for seven dollars. Yes, an all you can eat buffet for only. Seven. Bucks. The food up there is seriously pretty good too. All hail college lunch. And if you want to go somewhere off campus for lunch, it's pretty convenient. McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, Subway, and some local restaurants are close by.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Two words. Falcon Center. The FC is the social/dining/gym place. People go there to eat, hang out, study, finish homework, and work out. FSU has a pretty awesome fitness facility. There's a pool, two basketball courts, a track, and a weight room. When I think of what to do for fun on campus, I automatically think Falcon Center.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
All college is, let's face it, pretty expensive. But, FSU has about what I would judge to be average tuition. It's a good campus with lots of resources so it's a good place to spend your money. And you can use online resources like Cappex to help you get some financial help.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There is a bell on campus. A large medal bell that sits on the ground behind the fountain in the middle of campus. People paint this bell, quite often. Monday, it could be blue representing some fraternity and Friday it could be pink, saying Save the ta-tas! Anyone could paint the bell. You want to paint the bell? Sign up, and paint it. I can't really think of any unusual locations.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
FSU is great for ALL types of students. That's the wonderful thing about college. In high school, there were cliques and whatnot, but college is different. Everyone gets along with everyone. Well, at least it seems that way at FSU. No one is judged. The gay kid, he fits in. The girl who's really smart and talks way too much in class, she fits in. There's no bullying. Everyone can make friends.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
FSU has lots of sport teams, clubs, sororities, fraternities, whatever, you name it. There's a lot of activities too. In the Falcon Center, you can take spinning classes, yoga classes, zumba classes. Plays are constantly being put on. For some reason, ultimate Frisbee is really popular at FSU. There's always a bake sale or some informational booth set up. The activities are endless.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
I'm not in a fraternity or sorority, but they are there. I've seen them.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Aside from the campus police who drive around in their decked out dodge avengers, who are very helpful by the way, security drives around in golf cars throughout the parking garage periodically. Car trouble? I'm sure they'll help. And in the very rare, off chance that you are being followed, attacked, or whatever, there are many emergency....towers? I guess that's what you'd call them. They kind of look like phone booths. They're yellow and they have an emergency button. There's like five around campus.
FSU is a pretty small sized school; which I love! The professors at FSU are very helpful with managing your time if you let them be. Overall, I think FSU is a great school.
Oh, my. There's so much I'd like to say to upcoming students. First, I was surprised at how much stuff is online. Not only for your online courses, and you'll probably end up taking a few, but math. I think pretty much all math classes use math labs plus, which is helpful but also a pain in the bottom. So, be expecting to use the Internet, and if you're not too computer savvy, now's the time to work on that. In all seriousness, go to class. Your professors might not care, but you will when you fail your class. One of the things I learned right off the bat was USE YOUR PROFESSORS! They really do want to help you. Go see them in their office. Talk to them after class. Ask your english professor to read over your essay and see if he/she has any suggestions. Don't be shy, professors are one of the best resources college has to offer. Speaking of resources, you'll probably be spending a lot of time in the library....please don't be one of those annoying people who talk on the third floor where you're supposed to be quiet. That is all.
Most freshman have to take the same classes. English, a math, Info 1100 (computer competency), and maybe some classes pertaining to your major. Collge classes are more difficult & more time consuming than high school classes! Make sure you manage your time well, and once again, use your professors! If you're having trouble, ask for assistance.
I didn't stay in a dorm; I commute. However, the dorms are pretty nice and totally convenient. You could sleep in a little longer and go to the library whenever you want!
HALELUJAH PRAISE THE LORD! High school food, to be quite frank, sucked. Am I right? I'm right. College food is no five star restaurant meal, but it's some pretty good chow. FSU has a small food court in the Falcon Center. However, I like to eat upstairs in the cafeteria. All you can eat for seven dollars. Yes, an all you can eat buffet for only. Seven. Bucks. The food up there is seriously pretty good too. All hail college lunch. And if you want to go somewhere off campus for lunch, it's pretty convenient. McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, Subway, and some local restaurants are close by.
Two words. Falcon Center. The FC is the social/dining/gym place. People go there to eat, hang out, study, finish homework, and work out. FSU has a pretty awesome fitness facility. There's a pool, two basketball courts, a track, and a weight room. When I think of what to do for fun on campus, I automatically think Falcon Center.
All college is, let's face it, pretty expensive. But, FSU has about what I would judge to be average tuition. It's a good campus with lots of resources so it's a good place to spend your money. And you can use online resources like Cappex to help you get some financial help.
There is a bell on campus. A large medal bell that sits on the ground behind the fountain in the middle of campus. People paint this bell, quite often. Monday, it could be blue representing some fraternity and Friday it could be pink, saying Save the ta-tas! Anyone could paint the bell. You want to paint the bell? Sign up, and paint it. I can't really think of any unusual locations.
FSU is great for ALL types of students. That's the wonderful thing about college. In high school, there were cliques and whatnot, but college is different. Everyone gets along with everyone. Well, at least it seems that way at FSU. No one is judged. The gay kid, he fits in. The girl who's really smart and talks way too much in class, she fits in. There's no bullying. Everyone can make friends.
FSU has lots of sport teams, clubs, sororities, fraternities, whatever, you name it. There's a lot of activities too. In the Falcon Center, you can take spinning classes, yoga classes, zumba classes. Plays are constantly being put on. For some reason, ultimate Frisbee is really popular at FSU. There's always a bake sale or some informational booth set up. The activities are endless.
I'm not in a fraternity or sorority, but they are there. I've seen them.
Aside from the campus police who drive around in their decked out dodge avengers, who are very helpful by the way, security drives around in golf cars throughout the parking garage periodically. Car trouble? I'm sure they'll help. And in the very rare, off chance that you are being followed, attacked, or whatever, there are many emergency....towers? I guess that's what you'd call them. They kind of look like phone booths. They're yellow and they have an emergency button. There's like five around campus.