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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
3 3-star reviews of University of Florida
Review by Jessica, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
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HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: A room exchange
Why? Terrible dirty roommates drove me crazy this time...
Personal comments:
It was great but many regulations are unfair and decided after we checked out the room! 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:
Starbucks is the best coffee ever!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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ACADEMIC
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Americans are too proud and they don't like to talk to Asian students! But not all Asians cannot speak English and we are not so stupid as you think...
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
Studies in UF is a really good experience since the professors and academic resources are fruitful compared to EU universities!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Personal comments:
No problem at all. 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:
Other Other sources of funding:
Personal savings Scholarship Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work Personal spending habits:
GDP affects CPI. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Don't eat American food then you can save a lot of money and your weight. 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...
Yes, I hope I know Gainesville is so boring... In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Superior resources and professors but hazy administrative works. FINAL COMMENTS
Don't stay with your own country fellows if you really want to improve your english skills and experience more different lives!! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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