Florida State is the best possible school that I could have chosen to go to. There is always something to do on campus, whether it be one of the 600+ clubs, go to the library, or simply playing frisbee on Landis Green with some friends. Nothing compares to game day in Tallahassee.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Do well in high school, get solid grades, take AP/AICE classes, have plenty of community service on your record, and score high on both the ACT and SAT (I recommend taking both, in the case that you lack in one). Cappex is very accurate in whether or not you will get accepted into Florida State.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Most of the professors are very caring about their students, despite the huge undergraduate class sizes. They usually reply quickly to emails, and always have office hours, so that you can get one-on-one time with them.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms here are second to none. I live in McCollum Hall, which is the cheapest dorm on campus, and it is still very nice. There are no more community style dorms on campus, so every room has their own bathroom. There are tons of brand new dorms that are currently being built so far. The only reason that there are not 5 stars is because the parking situation (like at every D1 school) is a little dicey. Only the top two floors in all of the parking garages are available for overnight parking. If you live off campus, you would need to get to school very early in order to find a parking spot.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
While both Fresh Foods and Suwannee are splendid at first, the food does start to get old after awhile. Get the VIP option so that you can break the monotony of the dining halls and instead eat at a restaurant on campus. That is the best deal that you can get.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
600+ clubs, there is one for everybody. If you find that there are no clubs for you, then feel free to start your own! The process is very easy and doesn't take very long. Tallahassee doesn't have that many options for things to do, but there are cities that are not too far away. New Orleans is a 5 hour drive, Atlanta is a 4 hour drive, and Jacksonville is only 2 hours away, so if Tallahassee gets a little stale, a big city is not very far out!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
While the in state tuition is a little bit on the high side in the state, the campus definitely makes up for it! The professors seem to care, the buildings are well maintained, and the grounds on campus are always clean and blooming with life!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The war chant and tomahawk chop are the signature traditions at FSU. Also, for your 21st birthday, it is common for people to get thrown into Wescott fountain.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Focused, social students that want to succeed in college, make connections, and land a well paying job after college. The largest majors are Business, Psychology, and Pre-Med.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
600+, as state before.
If there is nothing that interests you, start your own!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Although I am not involved in Greek Life, their presence can be seen all over campus. I hear that it is pretty competitive to get into a frat/sorority.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Never once have I felt unsafe on campus. They have these emergency buttons all over campus. It's said that no matter where you stand on campus, you can see an emergency button. The campus police (in my opinion) are better and quicker reacting than the Tallahassee police.
Florida State is the best possible school that I could have chosen to go to. There is always something to do on campus, whether it be one of the 600+ clubs, go to the library, or simply playing frisbee on Landis Green with some friends. Nothing compares to game day in Tallahassee.
Do well in high school, get solid grades, take AP/AICE classes, have plenty of community service on your record, and score high on both the ACT and SAT (I recommend taking both, in the case that you lack in one). Cappex is very accurate in whether or not you will get accepted into Florida State.
Most of the professors are very caring about their students, despite the huge undergraduate class sizes. They usually reply quickly to emails, and always have office hours, so that you can get one-on-one time with them.
The dorms here are second to none. I live in McCollum Hall, which is the cheapest dorm on campus, and it is still very nice. There are no more community style dorms on campus, so every room has their own bathroom. There are tons of brand new dorms that are currently being built so far. The only reason that there are not 5 stars is because the parking situation (like at every D1 school) is a little dicey. Only the top two floors in all of the parking garages are available for overnight parking. If you live off campus, you would need to get to school very early in order to find a parking spot.
While both Fresh Foods and Suwannee are splendid at first, the food does start to get old after awhile. Get the VIP option so that you can break the monotony of the dining halls and instead eat at a restaurant on campus. That is the best deal that you can get.
600+ clubs, there is one for everybody. If you find that there are no clubs for you, then feel free to start your own! The process is very easy and doesn't take very long. Tallahassee doesn't have that many options for things to do, but there are cities that are not too far away. New Orleans is a 5 hour drive, Atlanta is a 4 hour drive, and Jacksonville is only 2 hours away, so if Tallahassee gets a little stale, a big city is not very far out!
While the in state tuition is a little bit on the high side in the state, the campus definitely makes up for it! The professors seem to care, the buildings are well maintained, and the grounds on campus are always clean and blooming with life!
The war chant and tomahawk chop are the signature traditions at FSU. Also, for your 21st birthday, it is common for people to get thrown into Wescott fountain.
Focused, social students that want to succeed in college, make connections, and land a well paying job after college. The largest majors are Business, Psychology, and Pre-Med.
600+, as state before. If there is nothing that interests you, start your own!
Although I am not involved in Greek Life, their presence can be seen all over campus. I hear that it is pretty competitive to get into a frat/sorority.
Never once have I felt unsafe on campus. They have these emergency buttons all over campus. It's said that no matter where you stand on campus, you can see an emergency button. The campus police (in my opinion) are better and quicker reacting than the Tallahassee police.