Ok, not trying to brag here but I just got some really awesome news that I got accepted into Florida State. Still waiting for UCF and USF, but I'm assuming I will in all likelihood get into both, since both are at the level of FSU (USF a little below).

 

I don't hear back from UF until January/February (can't remember), but I have a feeling I'm gonna have to decide between FSU and UCF.

 

I know quite a bit about the campus of FSU because my sister has been there for four years, but I need some information on the two schools. If people who went/are going to UCF or went/are going to FSU can provide me with some info on the schools, that would be awesome.

 

(BTW, probably going to either majoring in Sports Management or Journalism).

 

WOOOOOO

Congratulations!

 

I'm a Junior at FSU. You can't really go wrong with either. I guess it depends on if you want to go the more traditional route (FSU) or the newer-age route (UCF).

My best advice is to not pick based on what you think your major might be. Almost everyone changes their major from what they thought when they started (or at least wants to change but stays because they feel stuck or something).

 

Unless you are totally utterly dead-set on a specific program, then I wouldn't consider their relative Sports Management and Journalism programs more than a small factor in your decision.

 

One thing to consider is that FSU likely has the better out-of-state reputation, and probably the better reputation for grad schools, as well, if that's something you're interested in. And I don't really see that changing in the next few years.

For me, it's all a matter of where you're more comfortable. Hopefully you're planning on pursuing grad school after your undergrad. If that's the case, then it's really important that you do well; far more important than choosing the better state school. There's a very minimal difference between state schools when compared to GPA and EC - things that can really vary depending on how you feel in your surroundings - so I would really recommend that you pick the school where you'll feel better at. Take tours of the school and more importantly, talk to students. These tours shine the light on the best parts of the school and are only good to start. It's really important that you do some individual sight-seeing once you're up there.

 

Take into consideration things like distance from home, weather (especially in the winter,) where you'll be living, the area around your school, whether there will be distractions that you might not want, etc. Just do it thinking of the bigger picture and farther ahead than just 4 years of fun and partying because how well you do in those 4 years can be really important in where you end up afterwards.

 

I was faced with a similar decision this summer. I had applied to transfer to FSU and considered it, but weighed in the fact that I'd be almost alone up there (my one friend up there is always high and although we get along just fine, I don't do drugs so eventually we'd probably get sick of each other) and so I stayed at FIU because I felt like I'd be more comfortable living at home for 2 more years and then going off with no debt to grad school.

One thing to consider is that FSU likely has the better out-of-state reputation, and probably the better reputation for grad schools, as well, if that's something you're interested in. And I don't really see that changing in the next few years.

 

 

I was going to mention this as well, although UCF is definitely up-and-coming. This might sound kind of silly, and I may be a bit off-base, but I think the university should consider changing it's name. The name Central Florida just doesn't seem very marketable to a national audience. It's like Central Michigan. It just screams out "Middle of the road University". Nobody outside of the state really identifies with "Central Florida". A much more marketable name would be, for example, University of Orlando. Many people outside of the state can identify with Orlando. Does anyone else agree?

One thing to consider is that FSU likely has the better out-of-state reputation, and probably the better reputation for grad schools, as well, if that's something you're interested in. And I don't really see that changing in the next few years.

 

 

I was going to mention this as well, although UCF is definitely up-and-coming. This might sound kind of silly, and I may be a bit off-base, but I think the university should consider changing it's name. The name Central Florida just doesn't seem very marketable to a national audience. It's like Central Michigan. It just screams out "Middle of the road University". Nobody outside of the state really identifies with "Central Florida". A much more marketable name would be University of Orlando because many people outside of the state can identify with Orlando. Does anyone else agree?

 

 

Yea, but there's not much else you can do once University of _____ and _____ State University are taken.

 

To me, University of Orlando sounds like a sh*tty private university with an overpriced tuition and no true accomplishments. If it's not University of STATE or STATE State University, it's always going to sound weird to me - unless you forget all of that stuff and go with a 'College of William and Mary' type deal where I'll forever envision you as a liberal arts college. I love these stupid presumptions I make when I hear university names. I go to FIU, so you can just imagine me cringing everything I hear the name.

Ok, not trying to brag here but I just got some really awesome news that I got accepted into Florida State. Still waiting for UCF and USF, but I'm assuming I will in all likelihood get into both, since both are at the level of FSU (USF a little below).

 

I don't hear back from UF until January/February (can't remember), but I have a feeling I'm gonna have to decide between FSU and UCF.

 

I know quite a bit about the campus of FSU because my sister has been there for four years, but I need some information on the two schools. If people who went/are going to UCF or went/are going to FSU can provide me with some info on the schools, that would be awesome.

 

(BTW, probably going to either majoring in Sports Management or Journalism).

 

WOOOOOO

 

 

I do not mean to sound like a gigantic UCF homer, if you will when I say this. And I do not, do not mean to belittle your achievements. But you're not bragging by getting into FSU. You've got the right to be happy.

 

I can tell you that FSU certainly has the better name of a University, although it's solely dependant on what you are doing as a major. If you're a business major, FSU is harder to get into than UCF. If you're an engineering major, UCF is harder to get into than FSU. I know several people last year, all shocked by the oddity of the selection process. You'll see a handful of people get rejected or deferred from FSU, and accepted straight up into UCF. You'll also see people get rejected or deferred from UCF meanwhile being accepted into FSU. UCF gets a bad name because it's a young school with not as much heritage as FSU, but in reality if you take a peek at the numbers it's hardly behind FSU, and in some cases ahead of it.

 

First off, visit both of the campuses. FSU is completely different. It's an 'in city' feel, although it's a tiny tiny town. Nothing rests outside of FSU, at all. UCF on the other hand has a big suburban feel on campus, it's extremely big, and it's almost a 100% walking campus. It's its own world around UCF, it's not Disney or anything like that (that's like 45 minutes southwest). It's two completely different feels, and you're going to be living there, sleeping there, eating there, going to class there, etc. etc. Once you've drawn down your selection of schools based upon merit, this is easily the most important trait. You need to have the feel for the campus. You need to enjoy where you will be.

 

I'm a freshman right now, just finishing up with my first semester here at UCF. I'll tell you a little about the life of both schools, I've visited FSU. FSU = house parties and a lot more active, UCF = much more relaxed and more based around the nightclubs. Personally, I'm actually a house party kinda person, but still I'm here at UCF lol. Anyways, from what I've heard, meal plans suck at FSU. But they're worse here. I dont know if you need one at FSU, but you dont need one here at UCF (if you decide to go to UCF make sure you consult me about meal plans, I'll save you time and money about what to do and what not to do). The on campus housing at FSU doesnt stand up next to UCF. At UCF, most of the dorms and stuff are much newer, you've got a little cleaning lady that comes in and vacuums your floor and cleans your toilet lol, and in most cases your dorm is going to be bigger at UCF than at FSU. We also get free internet and cable, I'm pretty sure FSU doesnt get free cable. Anyways, relaxed lifestyle here.

 

This school will frustrate you if you have issues with them, parking's a bitch (although it's a bitch everywhere, apparently), the scholarships dept. doesnt make much sense, housing is retarded at times, stuff like that. That being said, try and get money out of the scholarships dept. immediately. I got gipped, if you dont get anything, appeal your scholarship status immediately to try to squeeze every penny out of this business, if you will.

 

A little more on your major. Sports Management isnt offered here as an Undergraduate Degree. It is offered and it's not too bad at FSU. I think our Communications school is our second best school behind the Engineering dept., so Journalism isnt bad. But Sports Management... for a graduate degreee... UCF is I believe 2nd in the nation with strong, strong ties to ESPN.

One thing to consider is that FSU likely has the better out-of-state reputation, and probably the better reputation for grad schools, as well, if that's something you're interested in. And I don't really see that changing in the next few years.

 

 

Other way round. The DeVos Sports Management program is one of the tops in the nation at UCF. Really hard to get into.

Given that the schools aren't too far apart academically, I think that feel at/for the university is going to be the key consideration for you. You absolutely, positively need to visit. Take the tour, and if you have any friends who could show you around a bit on campus, then I'd take advantage of that for sure.

 

I assume the $$$ would be very similar? Undergraduate debt = not worth it. If there's any substantial difference here, I'm easily picking the school where I'd end up with fewer loans. Undergraduate degrees are just not valuable enough to pay significantly more money for, unless you were going to an Ivy or similar Top 10 - Top 20 university.

 

I made a similar decision between UF and UM 6 years ago. (holy crap I'm old!) I felt kinda swallowed up at UF as a shy 17-year old, but I felt right at home at UM. That was what made my decision, and I knew it right away. You'll get a gut feeling - all other things being equal (or even similar), go with that feeling.

One thing to consider is that FSU likely has the better out-of-state reputation, and probably the better reputation for grad schools, as well, if that's something you're interested in. And I don't really see that changing in the next few years.

 

 

Other way round. The DeVos Sports Management program is one of the tops in the nation at UCF. Really hard to get into.

 

I know UCF has a top hospitality management program, too. But overall, I think my statement is correct. And I stand by my belief that almost changes/wants to change their major from what they thought it'd be when they entered school. The bottom line is that I'd be cautious in choosing a school merely based on that, but it certainly goes into the equation if he's interested in Sports Management, I just wouldn't give it a lot of weight.

Given that the schools aren't too far apart academically, I think that feel at/for the university is going to be the key consideration for you. You absolutely, positively need to visit. Take the tour, and if you have any friends who could show you around a bit on campus, then I'd take advantage of that for sure.

 

I assume the $ would be very similar? Undergraduate debt = not worth it. If there's any substantial difference here, I'm easily picking the school where I'd end up with fewer loans. Undergraduate degrees are just not valuable enough to pay significantly more money for, unless you were going to an Ivy or similar Top 10 - Top 20 university.

 

I made a similar decision between UF and UM 6 years ago. (holy crap I'm old!) I felt kinda swallowed up at UF as a shy 17-year old, but I felt right at home at UM. That was what made my decision, and I knew it right away. You'll get a gut feeling - all other things being equal (or even similar), go with that feeling.

 

 

Funny you should say that. I got that gut feeling when I went up to UF to visit, sadly UF didn't get a gut feeling with me :'(

 

GRAD SCHOOL. BOOK IT BROS.

One thing to consider is that FSU likely has the better out-of-state reputation, and probably the better reputation for grad schools, as well, if that's something you're interested in. And I don't really see that changing in the next few years.

 

 

Other way round. The DeVos Sports Management program is one of the tops in the nation at UCF. Really hard to get into.

 

I know UCF has a top hospitality management program, too. But overall, I think my statement is correct. And I stand by my belief that almost changes/wants to change their major from what they thought it'd be when they entered school. The bottom line is that I'd be cautious in choosing a school merely based on that, but it certainly goes into the equation if he's interested in Sports Management, I just wouldn't give it a lot of weight.

 

Well he said his major was Sports Management. Honestly, both of UCF and FSU are majorly undergraduate schools anyways. FSU, I believe, has a good grad school for business, and UCF has, like stated before, the Sports Management school.

 

Aaanyways... dont even worry about grad school. It's not like you cant apply for other schools when that time comes round lol, my good friend at FSU is doing sports management there and then plans on going to UCF for grad school.

 

I'd steer clear of Sports Management though, it's a dead end career without connections and hookups. But I'm not making your decisions for you.

To me, University of Orlando sounds like a sh*tty private university with an overpriced tuition and no true accomplishments.

 

 

See, I don't get that when I think University of Orlando. If UCF does in fact enter the Big East, there are 3 other schools in the conference with"University of (Enter Major City Here)". Cincinnati, Louisville, Pittsburgh. All 3 are well-known public universities.

To me, University of Orlando sounds like a sh*tty private university with an overpriced tuition and no true accomplishments.

 

 

See, I don't get that when I think University of Orlando. If UCF does in fact enter the Big East, there are 3 other schools in the conference with"University of (Enter Major City Here)". Cincinnati, Louisville, Pittsburgh. All 3 are well-known public universities.

 

Yea, but those universities sound sh*tty to me too. I know they're not, but it's just the vibe I get. It's like 'f***. I got here to late, gimme one of the scrap-pile names'

Yea, but those universities sound sh*tty to me too. I know they're not, but it's just the vibe I get. It's like 'f***. I got here to late, gimme one of the scrap-pile names'

 

 

That's the vibe I get when I hear "University of Central Florida". It's like..."damn. University of (State) and (State) State University are already taken, so we might as well go with Central, North, South, East, or West (State).

For me, it really comes down to 2 ways to have a decent name:

 

1. Be one of the first 2 public schools in your state and get the two baller ass names.

 

2. Become super duper famous and make your name distinguishable

For me, it really comes down to 2 ways to have a decent name:

 

1. Be one of the first 2 public schools in your state and get the two baller ass names.

 

2. Become super duper famous and make your name distinguishable

 

 

1. "baller ass" has to be the greatest adjective I've ever heard. Kudos :lol

 

2. You're right, and really the easiest way to do that is through athletics. And with UCF possibly heading to the Big East, they're headed in the right direction.

One thing to consider is that FSU likely has the better out-of-state reputation, and probably the better reputation for grad schools, as well, if that's something you're interested in. And I don't really see that changing in the next few years.

 

 

Other way round. The DeVos Sports Management program is one of the tops in the nation at UCF. Really hard to get into.

 

I know UCF has a top hospitality management program, too. But overall, I think my statement is correct. And I stand by my belief that almost changes/wants to change their major from what they thought it'd be when they entered school. The bottom line is that I'd be cautious in choosing a school merely based on that, but it certainly goes into the equation if he's interested in Sports Management, I just wouldn't give it a lot of weight.

 

Well he said his major was Sports Management. Honestly, both of UCF and FSU are majorly undergraduate schools anyways. FSU, I believe, has a good grad school for business, and UCF has, like stated before, the Sports Management school.

 

Aaanyways... dont even worry about grad school. It's not like you cant apply for other schools when that time comes round lol, my good friend at FSU is doing sports management there and then plans on going to UCF for grad school.

 

I'd steer clear of Sports Management though, it's a dead end career without connections and hookups. But I'm not making your decisions for you.

 

I think you may have misunderstood. I didn't mean to pick FSU or UCF because you want to go to grad school at that specific school. What I meant was that FSU probably has a slightly better reputation around the country at other graduate schools, i.e. similar resume from FSU @competitive grad school X > similar resume from UCF @competitive grad school X. Not hugely different, but there's some difference there.

For me, it really comes down to 2 ways to have a decent name:

 

1. Be one of the first 2 public schools in your state and get the two baller ass names.

 

2. Become super duper famous and make your name distinguishable

 

 

1. "baller ass" has to be the greatest adjective I've ever heard. Kudos :lol

 

2. You're right, and really the easiest way to do that is through athletics. And with UCF possibly heading to the Big East, they're headed in the right direction.

 

fugly is still pretty awesome IMHO

 

edit: and baller-ass should have a dash

For me, it really comes down to 2 ways to have a decent name:

 

1. Be one of the first 2 public schools in your state and get the two baller ass names.

 

2. Become super duper famous and make your name distinguishable

 

 

1. "baller ass" has to be the greatest adjective I've ever heard. Kudos :lol

 

2. You're right, and really the easiest way to do that is through athletics. And with UCF possibly heading to the Big East, they're headed in the right direction.

 

fugly is still pretty awesome IMHO

 

edit: and baller-ass should have a dash

 

It's too baller ass for a dash.

fugly is still pretty awesome IMHO

 

edit: and baller-ass should have a dash

 

 

fugly is a baller-ass adjective :thumbup

OH MY GOD STOP DISTRACTING ME I HAVE A FINAL ON FRIDAY

OH MY GOD STOP DISTRACTING ME I HAVE A FINAL ON FRIDAY

 

 

I have one on Thursday!

so thankful to be taking the semester off right now :cool (probably regret it later when all my friends graduate a semester ahead of me)

I think you may have misunderstood. I didn't mean to pick FSU or UCF because you want to go to grad school at that specific school. What I meant was that FSU probably has a slightly better reputation around the country at other graduate schools, i.e. similar resume from FSU @competitive grad school X > similar resume from UCF @competitive grad school X. Not hugely different, but there's some difference there.

 

 

Oh, certainly. I made that case earlier on, FSU has the name to it for sure. But in the end, if you're serious about what you are doing, your major will always be more important. And I mean that in a sense that if you're applying to an engineering grad program head to head with someone from FSU here, the grad programs know where the better undergraduate programs are. UCF will hold a better name, in that category.

 

But take into example business. If you're UCF business vs. FAU business, your school name isnt very strong with either and neither is your program from that school. And then again you can make that case with FSU undergrad being strong in business.