Review of University of South Florida-St Petersburg
from St. Petersburg, FL
Describe your college in three sentences.
The University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, is a luscious learning environment with beautiful waterfront surroundings. Smaller sized classes provide for a helpful learning environment and provoke more student interaction. The ongoing campus activities help stimulate students to get involved and check out what the campus has to offer.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Don't be afraid to check out the outside lawn and waterfront activities! Go on! Meet new people and see what the campus has to offer. The waterfront is a great way to get active, meet new people, have a fun day on the water, and even get free food! Don't be afraid to ask other students questions. If your lost, curious, or have any questions, confronting other students is a great way to get answers and connect with other USFSP students.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
It is just like any other school. If you don't apply yourself, you will not succeed and it will be difficult to pass classes. But, if you apply yourself and are determined to improve and graduate, you will be successful.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Freaking awesome! One of the BEST ways to be involved in student life and meet other students. The lower class men dorms are bran-spanking-new and the original, upper class men dorms are suites! Dorm life makes it is easier to attend campus activities and help keeps students focused on their studies.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Not only does the campus provide a meal plan and cafeteria, but also local dinning on campus at the Campus Grind and the Tavern (which is where you will find most teachers on their breaks)! The tavern provides an array of food and beer while the campus grind can brew you a delicious coffee to start off your morning.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
University of South Florida is in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg. What is there not to do? Downtown has a strip of local bars and pubs as well as fine dinning and the local hole-in-the-walls! There are a numerous amount of concert halls like Jannus Live and the Orphium. Local events and concerts always take place at Vinoy Park and other local parks on the water. The Saturday morning market is also always a fresh way to start your morning and do a little shopping and dinning. Of course we can forget the location of Down Town St. Petersburg. Right on the water! Not only can we kayak, paddle board, and swim for free but the school provides sailing lessons, kite boarding lessons, and paddle boarding lessions for students, which is all provided at the campus Waterfront. USFSP is located 20 minutes from the beautiful Florida beaches, which makes for an easy trip if you want to dig your toes into the sand and catch some rays. Speaking of Rays, the Tampa Bay Ray's stadium is a center piece of St. Petersburg. Tickets are cheap for students, the stadium is walking distance from the school, and a night of baseball is always fun!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Local hole-in-the-walls downtown love to cater to students. Your USF ID will help you receive discounts. Pay attention to daily specials at restaurants and bars (like taco Tuesday's or ladies night).Also everything you might need is within walking/ biking distance from the school. You don't even need to use your car to get around. So save the gas and enjoy the scenery!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Pat the Bull on the lawn, before finals, for good luck!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
University of South Florida St. Petersburg is great for students who love water activities and being close to the ocean or for students who wish to peruse and ocean based degree. The campus is great for students who are open to a green environment and like to be active in the community. USFSP is worth considering if you like smaller classes, downtown environment, active clubs, and a chance to succeed with your education.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are always an array of clubs and activities meeting on a daily basis. Whether your looking for a workout club, an academic club, or an activities club you are bound to find something that strikes your interest.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Business fraternity only
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There is a campus police station and emergency calling posts located throughout the campus. Any concerns can be taken directly to the office, where they are very helpful, and officers do a routine walk through on campus.
The University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, is a luscious learning environment with beautiful waterfront surroundings. Smaller sized classes provide for a helpful learning environment and provoke more student interaction. The ongoing campus activities help stimulate students to get involved and check out what the campus has to offer.
Don't be afraid to check out the outside lawn and waterfront activities! Go on! Meet new people and see what the campus has to offer. The waterfront is a great way to get active, meet new people, have a fun day on the water, and even get free food! Don't be afraid to ask other students questions. If your lost, curious, or have any questions, confronting other students is a great way to get answers and connect with other USFSP students.
It is just like any other school. If you don't apply yourself, you will not succeed and it will be difficult to pass classes. But, if you apply yourself and are determined to improve and graduate, you will be successful.
Freaking awesome! One of the BEST ways to be involved in student life and meet other students. The lower class men dorms are bran-spanking-new and the original, upper class men dorms are suites! Dorm life makes it is easier to attend campus activities and help keeps students focused on their studies.
Not only does the campus provide a meal plan and cafeteria, but also local dinning on campus at the Campus Grind and the Tavern (which is where you will find most teachers on their breaks)! The tavern provides an array of food and beer while the campus grind can brew you a delicious coffee to start off your morning.
University of South Florida is in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg. What is there not to do? Downtown has a strip of local bars and pubs as well as fine dinning and the local hole-in-the-walls! There are a numerous amount of concert halls like Jannus Live and the Orphium. Local events and concerts always take place at Vinoy Park and other local parks on the water. The Saturday morning market is also always a fresh way to start your morning and do a little shopping and dinning. Of course we can forget the location of Down Town St. Petersburg. Right on the water! Not only can we kayak, paddle board, and swim for free but the school provides sailing lessons, kite boarding lessons, and paddle boarding lessions for students, which is all provided at the campus Waterfront. USFSP is located 20 minutes from the beautiful Florida beaches, which makes for an easy trip if you want to dig your toes into the sand and catch some rays. Speaking of Rays, the Tampa Bay Ray's stadium is a center piece of St. Petersburg. Tickets are cheap for students, the stadium is walking distance from the school, and a night of baseball is always fun!
Local hole-in-the-walls downtown love to cater to students. Your USF ID will help you receive discounts. Pay attention to daily specials at restaurants and bars (like taco Tuesday's or ladies night).Also everything you might need is within walking/ biking distance from the school. You don't even need to use your car to get around. So save the gas and enjoy the scenery!
Pat the Bull on the lawn, before finals, for good luck!
University of South Florida St. Petersburg is great for students who love water activities and being close to the ocean or for students who wish to peruse and ocean based degree. The campus is great for students who are open to a green environment and like to be active in the community. USFSP is worth considering if you like smaller classes, downtown environment, active clubs, and a chance to succeed with your education.
There are always an array of clubs and activities meeting on a daily basis. Whether your looking for a workout club, an academic club, or an activities club you are bound to find something that strikes your interest.
Business fraternity only
There is a campus police station and emergency calling posts located throughout the campus. Any concerns can be taken directly to the office, where they are very helpful, and officers do a routine walk through on campus.