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EQUIS University of Florida (UF)
University of Florida, Office for International Studies and Programs, 123 Grinter Hall, Gainesville, FL 32611, U.S.A., United States
Description:
The University of Florida, located in Gainesville, attracts students from every state in the U.S. and most foreign countries. As a research institution, UF is considered one of America's great educational leaders and is one of the best college buys in the country.
87% of students recommend
114 reviews
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Review by talent, IAE Aix-en-Provence, Aix-en-Provence, France
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HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: not in Gainesville!
Why? boring, primative town
Personal comments:
town is ugly This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Personal comments:
nightlife is dull, nothing to do, clubs are terrible, people are uninteresting and unatractive! ugly! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
not challenging, students are not serious. too easy. advising was terrible! mean office workers!! totally unprofessional!
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
do not go here This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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Language difficulties
Language of instruction: French
Local language was: Different than language of instruction.
Was learning French a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my French Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English How much did you improve your French?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: At ease in most situations How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations My level after: At ease in most situations Personal comments:
fine This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
None Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
it is cheap here, because no one wants to stay here Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
gainesville is not good In my opinion:
Stay home.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
better advisors, better workers, more professional an pleasant FINAL COMMENTS
stay home This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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