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It doesn’t take a weathered scholar to see that University of Central Florida has changed tremendously in the last four years. The campus has grown, the number of students has increased, and the reputation has improved. UCF is expanding everyday. I’m always amazed when I drive onto campus and see that a new building has gone up or another parking garage has been added. UCF is nicknamed “Under Construction Forever,” and for good reason.

Nearly 26,000 undergraduate students attend UCF. I believe that UCF has the means to be a powerhouse one day, not only in sports, but in research and knowledge as well.

I love UCF and am very happy that I chose to spend my college life/career here. I can’t imagine being anywhere else. Sure, at times I wondered what it would have been like if I had stayed up north, but I always fell back on my decision that UCF was right for me. When I first applied to UCF, I did so on a whim and never actually thought that I would go to a school that was in the shadow of recognizable universities such as Florida State in Tallahassee and Florida in Gainesville. However, my way of thinking has changed since then and I don’t believe UCF to be in anyone’s shadow. UCF can hold its own, and it’s steadily growing to achieve its status as a recognizable University in Florida. UCF is located in a metropolitan area with huge resources and tons of businesses surrounding the campus—what else could you want?

When talking to my friends who attend other universities, I love to brag about UCF. I can wear shorts and a tank top to school practically everyday! I can go to the beach after class and be back by night. UCF offers numerous activities and events that I can partake in, targeting all different groups of people with many different interests.

There’s a lot to consider when choosing which school is right for you. You will find both positive and negative facts and opinions about UCF in the following pages. I hope that you will find this information helpful when making your decision. You have a very exciting, busy, and important four years ahead of you. Let the students’ quotes provide you with insight into their perspectives involving UCF. After all, the students are the ones who would know. Come take a tour of the school and check it out for yourself; you never know what might attract you to a certain campus. Good luck!

Lily Barrish
University of Central Florida