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University of South Florida (USF)

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Way more than just a college
Bertha P
Venezuela,
Financial Management, 2008
Overall
From the moment I arrived in Tampa, when I was just 17 years old, USF was way more than a university. It was the place where I found my space to grow from a teenager to an adult. There I had my first job, that prepared me for life after college,  also I was able to find the people that ended up being a support system close to the  family I left  behind when I moved abroad to go college.

I was on my own for the first time, I had to pay bills, and had a job while I was taking night classes. In a way I was shaped by these 5 years I spent there. I will alway be grateful toUSF for challenging  me and teaching me how to be an adult and the best version of myself.
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Careers
They were great providing me with guidance, not only on the subjects that I had to take to finish my studies, but also on connecting their students to local companies and businesses that could be a good fit for our professional careers.
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Pros
Their Campuses and STAFF
Cons
They could do better at understanding International students
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Fatima S
University of Glamorgan, Treforest, United Kingdom
Management Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel, Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
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Personal comments
The best places to go in Tampa are Ybor city for a busy night and sophisticated lunches. Ybor City is a historical location that has been sucessfuly integrated in the ciy's urban planning strategy: it used to be a Cuban cigars factory and nowadays has some of the funkiest restaurants and retail stores in Tampa. Colombia is my favourite restaurant in Ybor, on thursdays they have live flamenco dancers, its a great atmosphere! Gasparilla Festival should not be missed; Bahasa and Hyde Park Cafe for Latin Music; McDinttons for an European-pub feel and Westshore to enjoy the bay view and some of Tampa's best houses.
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Fatima S
University of Glamorgan, Treforest, United Kingdom
Management Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
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Personal comments
Even though i was proficient in english when i arrived the US, in my first 1-2 months American English honestly felt like a complete new language. The pace, tone and even emotion with wich native americans speak is very particular but such problems were quickly overcomed. I had an active social life and was part of many students associatons which allowed me to better understand information. Lecturers were extremelly clear and willing to help and such played a determinant role in my academic performance.
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Fatima S
University of Glamorgan, Treforest, United Kingdom
Management Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
Because i had the chance to interact with people from other backgrounds rather than just academic.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
At the University of South Florida on- campus accomodation provided all the services, ammenities and entertainment facilities necessary. There was a wide range of options from which to choose and staff was particularly decicated a helpfull. I was mostly impressed by the organisation and reliability of the application procedures.
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One of the best universities in Florida and United States
Daniel S
Italy,
Engineering, Civil, 2026
Overall
South Florida is a highly-rated public university located in Tampa, Florida. Admissions are competitive, and the college infrastructure provided to the students is great. Courses that require a lot of studies, but still, the students get time to involve themselves in different organizations.
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Careers
The university have several on-campus job and internship opportunities. Since the first semester, they induce you to find different job opportunities and voluntary work.
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Pros
Infrastructure, campus and variety of students and cultures.
Cons
Some professors and size of classes
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Fatima S
University of Glamorgan, Treforest, United Kingdom
Management Science, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I personally believe that my academic experience could have been better if classes included research and critical analysis in their assessment requirements. The American Undergradute Educaton system focus on descriptive explanations and that can somehow restrict the development of critical thinking. I think that more essays and group assignments should be included in the academic programs.
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