This is no high school!! I went from being a honor student getting straight A's without much studying to hitting the books for hours... and (BEST OF ALL) ACTUALLY LEARNING!! I actually feel FULFILLED now and CHALLENGED! The courses and professors make me want to go sit in the library and get it right. It is not necessarily like high school where a student receives personal attention from a teacher, but when the college professor acknowledges your good grades, it means SO MUCH! It just pushes you to even work harder and know that you can have a productive future.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Unfortunately, I do not live on campus. That does not mean however that I do not spend as much time as I can at school. You can basically live there. Their are food shops EVERYWHERE on campus along with plenty of study halls that you can get away and just focus on what is important. Also, we have this great fountain in front of the library (which by the way: IS HUGE), where you can just read or relax with a few friends. Homecoming week is the best... there is always something to do! The campus is both fun AND entertaining!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Uh.. yea... ouch! I am not going to lie, but it does hurt a little when all your money goes straight towards all your books and tuition. It can be a little overwhelming for us... but after all, it is a growing experience and an introduction to the real world. Besides, every college has it's little high expenses here and there. THANKFULLY, there are supplemental websites that take some of these expenses off (ie: Amazon)... and if you think about it: It all pays off in the end! =] The thing is, it's not like you feel the impact that much. You guys would NOT BELIEVE how much free stuff we get just walking around campus!! During the first week of semester, you can basically acquire all of your school supplies by just walking around campus!! Also, the school organizations are ALWAYS giving out free food and the best part of all: FREE CONCERTS! Last year I got the chance to see Dashboard, Panic, and many great others for free! ALSO, there are a great deal of tutoring programs, adivsing, and peer adivising that is FREE! Of course, youre tuition money pays this, but it helps to not have to pay for much other things during the semester. Probably the best part of all (for me at least) is the recreational center. All the classes are free of charge and what I like the most is that they plan monthly outdoor activities that include scubadiving, rockclimbing, camping, and much more!! It's perfect if you are into fun adventures.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
I am not going to lie, college can be a little bit overwhelming at first. You are being introduced into a new world where, for the most part, you have to learn to take responsibilities for yourself. You are in charge of buying your books, studying hard, and getting those A's. Thankfully, UCF has many tutoring programs FREE OF CHARGE (YAY!) and offices with advisors that help out so much if this does get TOO overwhelming! Without this extraordinary staff, it would be hard. But they always go a step and beyond and provide email feedback to everything and ... theirs is just no better option. UCF is so amazing. Their is so much diversity and their is always something to do! Whether its on campus with all the activities that SGA plans and studying or off campus with all the theme parks, you will not be bored!! The best thing any prospective student can do is to probably get involved... IN ANYTHING!! There are so many clubs, organizations, sororities, frats, etc... to pick from that this should not be much of problem. You get a great experience along with great friends that will last a life time!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Basically, if you are determined in attaining a good education and focusing, yet having a great time, this school is for you! You can always study hard, yet walk a few minutes to the student union and get a quick bite with some friends. I also mentioned previously about the outdoor adventures... If you are the adventurous kind... you will not regret enrolling to UCF!!
This is no high school!! I went from being a honor student getting straight A's without much studying to hitting the books for hours... and (BEST OF ALL) ACTUALLY LEARNING!! I actually feel FULFILLED now and CHALLENGED! The courses and professors make me want to go sit in the library and get it right. It is not necessarily like high school where a student receives personal attention from a teacher, but when the college professor acknowledges your good grades, it means SO MUCH! It just pushes you to even work harder and know that you can have a productive future.
Unfortunately, I do not live on campus. That does not mean however that I do not spend as much time as I can at school. You can basically live there. Their are food shops EVERYWHERE on campus along with plenty of study halls that you can get away and just focus on what is important. Also, we have this great fountain in front of the library (which by the way: IS HUGE), where you can just read or relax with a few friends. Homecoming week is the best... there is always something to do! The campus is both fun AND entertaining!
Uh.. yea... ouch! I am not going to lie, but it does hurt a little when all your money goes straight towards all your books and tuition. It can be a little overwhelming for us... but after all, it is a growing experience and an introduction to the real world. Besides, every college has it's little high expenses here and there. THANKFULLY, there are supplemental websites that take some of these expenses off (ie: Amazon)... and if you think about it: It all pays off in the end! =] The thing is, it's not like you feel the impact that much. You guys would NOT BELIEVE how much free stuff we get just walking around campus!! During the first week of semester, you can basically acquire all of your school supplies by just walking around campus!! Also, the school organizations are ALWAYS giving out free food and the best part of all: FREE CONCERTS! Last year I got the chance to see Dashboard, Panic, and many great others for free! ALSO, there are a great deal of tutoring programs, adivsing, and peer adivising that is FREE! Of course, youre tuition money pays this, but it helps to not have to pay for much other things during the semester. Probably the best part of all (for me at least) is the recreational center. All the classes are free of charge and what I like the most is that they plan monthly outdoor activities that include scubadiving, rockclimbing, camping, and much more!! It's perfect if you are into fun adventures.
I am not going to lie, college can be a little bit overwhelming at first. You are being introduced into a new world where, for the most part, you have to learn to take responsibilities for yourself. You are in charge of buying your books, studying hard, and getting those A's. Thankfully, UCF has many tutoring programs FREE OF CHARGE (YAY!) and offices with advisors that help out so much if this does get TOO overwhelming! Without this extraordinary staff, it would be hard. But they always go a step and beyond and provide email feedback to everything and ... theirs is just no better option. UCF is so amazing. Their is so much diversity and their is always something to do! Whether its on campus with all the activities that SGA plans and studying or off campus with all the theme parks, you will not be bored!! The best thing any prospective student can do is to probably get involved... IN ANYTHING!! There are so many clubs, organizations, sororities, frats, etc... to pick from that this should not be much of problem. You get a great experience along with great friends that will last a life time!
Basically, if you are determined in attaining a good education and focusing, yet having a great time, this school is for you! You can always study hard, yet walk a few minutes to the student union and get a quick bite with some friends. I also mentioned previously about the outdoor adventures... If you are the adventurous kind... you will not regret enrolling to UCF!!