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I returned to college to finish my degree after taking a considerable amount of time away. Enough time to have two children that were in middle school by the time I returned. University of Central Florida made sure the transition was seamless, they were responsive and quick to answer any questions I had along the way whether concerning admissions, financial aid, or just course selections. My professors were engaging despite being completely online. I would recommend this school to anyone looking... Read More for finish their degree.

My time at this university was overall a positive experience that adequately prepared me for life after college. I was impressed with the resources, both academic and community, that were available to me to make the most of my program. I had opportunities for practical internships in publishing, and my higher level literature and creative writing courses challenged me. I do wish the program had been more open-minded to the type of work I wanted to do and nurtured my unique voice, but I also learned... Read More enough about the basics and world of my field to find the experience still worth it. For the price, I couldn't beat it!

Anthropology department is highly involved with student success, and creates an environment of educational enrichment and support. Professors and advisors are easy to reach and speak with, and provide rigorous coursework covering important topics. The diversity of field of study is not as broad as I would have liked, but still provided (somewhat) sufficient exposure to the different anthropological fields and techniques.
University of Central Florida as an institution provides an acceptable education.... Read More Academic advisors are not equipped to meet students needs, and financial services do not provide accurate information on occasion. Student life is well supported and provides many opportunities for involvement, but there are far too few parking spaces available for what is considered a commuter school.

My time at UCF was a massive, four-year paradox. On paper, it has everything you’re told to look for: a sprawling, palm-lined campus, high-tech facilities, and that "big school" energy that feels like living in a small city. But after crossing the finish line, I can honestly say it was an exhausting, isolating experience that just didn't click for me.

The biggest issue is the sheer scale. You often feel like a line of code in a massive database rather than a student. Navigating the bureaucracy—from... Read More financial aid hurdles to the nightmare of finding a parking spot in a garage that feels like a circle of hell—takes more energy than the actual coursework. While the "Bounce House" on game days is electric, that spirit doesn't always translate to the classroom. Many of my lectures felt like assembly lines where the professors were just as checked out as the hundreds of students in the rows.

I stayed, I studied, and I got the degree, but the "UCF Stand U" pride never quite hit my heart. It’s a school that offers a lot of resources, but you have to fight tooth and nail to find a personal connection or a sense of community that isn't superficial. If you love being a small fish in a gargantuan pond, you’ll thrive. For me, it was just a long, sun-drenched road to a piece of paper I’m glad to finally have in my rearview mirror.

It's been ten years since I graduated from UCF, and I can say that it was a great experience. The instructors were very knowledgeable and I could tell they wanted us to succeed. I attended one of the satellite locations which meant a smaller cohort of students. This helped because I did not feel like just a number. Looking back now, I would definitely recommend UCF to any prospective nursing student. I felt prepared for the real world of nursing and also prepared for the state board exam. Overall,... Read More the University of Central Florida is a wonderful school for prospective students, no matter their degree type.

Overall, UCF is a good university. The professors are knowledgeable and class availability is extensive. Being able to continue with my studies in a different state made the online experience pleasant, rewarding, and challenging. Most of my coursework required group assignments to ensure the material was being learned instead of completing quizzes and tests in Canvas. If you have questions about your classes or assignments, please ensure you communicate early on with your professor as they do have... Read More hundreds of other students. If I ever decide to go for my graduate degree, UCF would be my number 1 choice.

Reflecting on my time at UCF, I have such a mix of feelings. Overall, I really did enjoy my time there, and if I could go back, I’d still choose to attend but I’d definitely go in with a much different game plan than I had the first time around.

The biggest reality check for me was the engineering department. Since UCF sells itself so hard as a "space-grant" school, you expect this top-tier, hands-on mentorship. Instead, it felt like a lot of the professors were just there to fund their research.... Read More Teaching students seemed like something they had to get through so they could get back to their labs. By the time I hit grad school, I was basically teaching myself the material more often than not. It’s a bit of a letdown when you realize you’re paying for an expert education but spending most of your nights on YouTube trying to make sense of a subpar lecture.

I also felt like I was always finding out about the best resources right as I was walking out the door. The school has so much available to help you succeed, but they aren't great at actually getting that info to the students. I’d stumble onto something useful and think, man this would’ve changed my life like two years ago. I’m glad I went, and I value the freedom I had to carve my own path, but I’d tell anyone following me to do their homework. Don’t just buy into the marketing, research your specific major and be ready to be your own biggest advocate.

I absolutely loved my time at UCF. I didn't know what I wanted to do with my career so chose Criminal Justice as a placeholder, but ended up loving the courses. UCF as a whole was borderline perfect. I went in a shy high schooler and came out a relatively confident man. Anyone uncertain of their future, and wanting to choose a school, I will always recommend UCF. Obviously, if you're one of the few who know what they want to do, and know which school is best at that, go. But for those like me, UCF... Read More will welcome you and change you for the best.

I went to the University of Central Florida. The biggest takeaway I would like to leave in my review is that it did take quite a long time for me to graduate. The classes were great yet, some specific classes only had one or two professors to choose from. This was an issue when it came to classes like Chemistry or Economics, as a lot of students struggled with those professors/subject. Additionally, I did not enjoy the requirements for my major. I graduated with a secondary education degree but I... Read More was forced to take two semesters of UNPAID internships. The last semester was a full time internship, Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. It gave me no time to work or make money. I was also taking another online class at the time so that was tough. The dorm life was a good environment to be as you were on campus. UCF has a beautiful campus with a lot to explore which was one of the main reasons I enjoyed it. Overall, academically UCF was challenging and can use some help in that department. However, socially UCF is a lot of fun and I made great friends.