University of Florida

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University of Florida

• Go Gators!

• Outreach Ambassador Program

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Objectives

• Share our experiences and opinions of college
  life.
• Introduce students to the many facets of the
  University Of Florida
• Dispel myths about the college experience
• Engage high school students in thinking about
  furthering their education

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Why Attend UF?

• Strong academics
• Top research programs
• World-recognized faculty
• Diverse students
• Student Involvement
• More than 750 student organizations
• One of the most involved student campuses in the
  country
• Advanced equipment and facilities
• A wired and a wireless campus.
• The University of Florida offers its students
  all of this and more in an environment dedicated
  to helping all students achieve their goals.
  www.admissions.ufl.edu
• UF has one of the highest retention rates in the
  country, evidencing students' dedication to
  success.

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What Does UF Have to Offer?

• Diverse Educational Opportunities
• 16 colleges and schools
• More than 100 undergraduate majors
• Strong Academic Support System
• Academic Advising
• UF's Universal Tracking system (Degree Audit
  Online)
• High Value and Low Cost
• Ranks among the nation's top ten best buys
• Bright Futures scholarship pays tuition (Instate
  students only)
• Study Abroad Opportunities
• More than twenty UF-faculty led programs
• More than forty exchange programs with
  universities all over the world

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What Does UF Have to Offer?

• Great College Town
• Consistently voted one of the best and most
  livable cities in the U.S.
• Within easy driving distance of Jacksonville,
  Orlando, Tampa, Miami and Atlanta
• Career Opportunities after Graduation
• The UF Career Resource Center provides career
  development opportunities and job placement.
• An active alumni network in every state and more
  than 100 countries regularly contacts the CRC to
  identify future employees.

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2007 Annual Cost Estimates for Undergraduate
Students
2008-2009 - TBA
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Contacts

• University Of Florida Website
• http//www.ufl.edu/
• Office Of Admissions
• http//www.reg.ufl.edu
• 352-392-1365
• Office Of Financial Aid
• http//www.ufsa.ufl.edu
• 352-392-1275
• Division Of Housing
• http//www.housing.ufl.edu
• 352-392-2161

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Who do you interact with on a daily basis?
• Do you see your professor or are you taught by a
  TA?
• What can I expect from a college class as opposed
  to a high school class?
• What steps can I take while in high school that
  will prepare me for college?
• How does college life differ from high school
  life?
• Should I live off campus or in a residence hall?
• What is a meal plan?
• Is financial aid only for poor people?
• When should I start thinking about applying?

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University of Florida

• It is great to be a Florida Gator and we invite
  all of you to apply and begin the process of
  furthering your education.
• What better way to spend the most defining years
  of your life as a Gator!!!!