The University of Tampa is a diverse school filled with people from all over the world. The academics and teachers are great. The campus is beautiful.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you have frizzy hair and are not from a humid place bring something to tame the frizz. The school is really beautiful and the people here are really nice. Look into everything at the school and don't just pick it because it has a nice campus and a pool. Make sure it has your major and that it has a good program for you major. There are a lot of sports med and management students here and those are really good programs.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Some of the classes are harder than others. As a film major my classes are a little easier. My recent chemistry class was a little difficult. The teachers are really awesome though. All of the ones I have had are really nice and knowledgeable about their subject and are always there to answer questions. I had a lot of take home finals this past semester so they were not that difficult. If you study, pay attention and take notes in class it isn't that difficult.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms are really nice. Each dorm has its own bathroom so there is no community bathroom which is the greatest. There are cleaning people who come once a week and clean the bathroom which is also great, and they are super nice as well. There are multiple options for dorms, Jenkins hall is the newest one so it is the nicest. I live in a single room which is nice, however the walls are a bit thin so you can hear everything. It is nice living on campus everything is easy to get to and you don't have to worry about parking which can be a pain.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food is good and the staff are awesome. There is also places for meal exchanges like Dairy Queen and Chick-Fil-A. There are a lot of options. Sometimes the food in the main cafeteria can get a bit tiring. The main cafeteria also has some weird times, on fridays and weekends it closes at 7pm. I understand that is for the employees but most students eat later on weekends and to not have the ultimate dining open to me seems strange.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Tampa is an okay city. It is very business centered so there aren't a ton of places to go. There is the mall and the beach. Busch Gardens is also there. There is a cute area that has shopping and you can bring your dogs and they have a farmers market there the first sunday of every month.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The college is very expensive. The campus is gorgeous though. It could definitely be cheaper, especially the meal plan. The teachers are awesome though and I have definitely learned a lot.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is sort of greek life but if you are in a frat or sorority you live in your own dorm.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus safety is on point. They are on the main floor in the dorms on the weekends past a certain time, around 1 am I think, and they check ID's to make sure you are actually a student there. They are always around campus so if there is a problem they are there.
The University of Tampa is a diverse school filled with people from all over the world. The academics and teachers are great. The campus is beautiful.
If you have frizzy hair and are not from a humid place bring something to tame the frizz. The school is really beautiful and the people here are really nice. Look into everything at the school and don't just pick it because it has a nice campus and a pool. Make sure it has your major and that it has a good program for you major. There are a lot of sports med and management students here and those are really good programs.
Some of the classes are harder than others. As a film major my classes are a little easier. My recent chemistry class was a little difficult. The teachers are really awesome though. All of the ones I have had are really nice and knowledgeable about their subject and are always there to answer questions. I had a lot of take home finals this past semester so they were not that difficult. If you study, pay attention and take notes in class it isn't that difficult.
The dorms are really nice. Each dorm has its own bathroom so there is no community bathroom which is the greatest. There are cleaning people who come once a week and clean the bathroom which is also great, and they are super nice as well. There are multiple options for dorms, Jenkins hall is the newest one so it is the nicest. I live in a single room which is nice, however the walls are a bit thin so you can hear everything. It is nice living on campus everything is easy to get to and you don't have to worry about parking which can be a pain.
The food is good and the staff are awesome. There is also places for meal exchanges like Dairy Queen and Chick-Fil-A. There are a lot of options. Sometimes the food in the main cafeteria can get a bit tiring. The main cafeteria also has some weird times, on fridays and weekends it closes at 7pm. I understand that is for the employees but most students eat later on weekends and to not have the ultimate dining open to me seems strange.
Tampa is an okay city. It is very business centered so there aren't a ton of places to go. There is the mall and the beach. Busch Gardens is also there. There is a cute area that has shopping and you can bring your dogs and they have a farmers market there the first sunday of every month.
The college is very expensive. The campus is gorgeous though. It could definitely be cheaper, especially the meal plan. The teachers are awesome though and I have definitely learned a lot.
There is sort of greek life but if you are in a frat or sorority you live in your own dorm.
Campus safety is on point. They are on the main floor in the dorms on the weekends past a certain time, around 1 am I think, and they check ID's to make sure you are actually a student there. They are always around campus so if there is a problem they are there.