University of Central Florida

I wasn't too sure about UCF prior to visiting... but it's absolutely gorgeous. They have so much to offer, and a good location, except it's pretty close to my own house, personally, which is the only thing I don't like. They architecture is gorgeous, and the traffic isn't too terrible, even on game days! There's a lot of options for things to do in the error as well as good educational options at the school, too, of course.

Let me be very honest: UCF is not the student-centered, supportive university it claims to be. It’s a party school with a great marketing team, and that’s about it. If you’re a serious student trying to stay on track academically, good luck getting the help you need. I’ve been a student here for nearly four years, and the academic advising at the Nicholson School has been a constant nightmare. I’ve consistently struggled to get answers to the simplest questions, and when something important or time-sensitive comes up—like trying to register for transient summer classes—you’re basically left on your own. I emailed three times over two weeks asking for help registering for Valencia classes, which I need in order to stay on track with my degree. These classes are also tied to my tuition reimbursement from my employer. No one responded. It wasn’t until I sent a third email—clearly expressing my frustration and fear of missing out on registration—that I finally got a response. And what did I get? One sentence telling me to contact the Registrar’s Office. That’s it. I followed that advice. The Registrar’s Office told me they have nothing to do with transient student approvals and that this matter should absolutely be handled by advising. So not only was I ignored for a long time, but I was given completely wrong information. This just confirmed something I’ve suspected for a while: the advisors, including my own—Margo—don’t know what they’re doing, or worse, don’t care enough to find out. Out of desperation, I even emailed the President’s Office. I poured my heart into that email—explaining how this was affecting my education, my finances, and my mental health—and guess what? No response. Not even an automated reply. I transferred to UCF from USF during my first semester because I thought this place would be a better fit—somewhere I could thrive and feel supported. At USF, I got emails from my advisor every semester checking in on me, not just academically but personally. At UCF, I’ve had to beg for help, and when I get it, it’s either wrong, late, or dismissive. I paid for placement tests, kept a high GPA, and got into a limited access major. I’ve done everything I was supposed to do. But it feels like the university doesn’t care about students who aren’t just here to party or take pictures in front of the Student Union. This school prides itself on being one of the biggest in the country—but if you can't support the students you already have, what’s the point of bragging about size or rankings? I’ve never felt more invisible than I have at UCF. If you’re looking for a university that actually supports its students: keep looking. UCF will sell you the dream, but when it comes time to ask for help, you’ll be met with silence.

Went here today to find a out that the disc golf course is now closed and defunct. I thought the campus was beautiful, it seems well organized, but it is massive. I did see some construction as others have mentioned, but it did not hinder traffic at all. This is a great place for a walk if you like to be surrounded by lots of people.