Northern Woman Getting Bids at an SEC School

[Ocalagirl]

Originally Posted by UCFgirl

I take offense to this, as not only did I not apply to UF, I do not, and never want, to go there.

Also, even though I graduated a few years ago, not a single person in my 440 person class attended UF.

UCF is becoming more popular because we are a GREAT school with a lot to offer, not because we couldnt get into UF.

Please do not make assumptions about a school being a safety school when it is not for many of us...

I very much have to agree with you on this one. Although UCF is not the place for me, it has a lot of wonderful things to offer and everyone that I have met loves it down here and is going to stay. Set aside the still wonderful Greek system, and you have a thriving campus with many activities and clubs to get involved in plus the benefits of living in a pretty big city. For the girls its great cause we have two of the biggest malls in Florida (in my opinion) with everything to offer. My half-sister only applied here and just recently graduated and couldn't believed that I was leaving. She loved it here and couldn't imagine going anywhere else. I also agree with one of the above posts...every university/college in the state of Florida has something to offer to someone. Every school has something special to offer and you just have to find the one that fits you. Actually while I am transferring to UF, I think it is sad that the state is trying to make UF the TOP UNIVERSITY when every one is great. Every university I believe should have the same playing field as the others.
<<Getting off my soap box..lol>>>

[ufdale]

Originally Posted by Ocalagirl

I think it is sad that the state is trying to make UF the TOP UNIVERSITY when every one is great. Every university I believe should have the same playing field as the others.
<<Getting off my soap box..lol>>>

haha maybe the state could send a little money to its univeristies if Florida wants to get better universities. Just a thought. It's no suprise that California has such great universities, they spend so much more on students.

[Ocalagirl]

Originally Posted by ufdale

haha maybe the state could send a little money to its univeristies if Florida wants to get better universities. Just a thought. It's no suprise that California has such great universities, they spend so much more on students.

Amen!!!!!! although Florida public universities do have a low cost for in-state students, though every time I go to pay tuition I feel like I'm being robbed!! lol

[IvySpice]

It's no suprise that California has such great universities, they spend so much more on students.

It must also be said that California does not try to put all its universities on the same playing field. They have an explicit tier system, treating flagship, elite and less selective universities quite differently.