What UF Students Say About...
What Lauren said about Roommate Matching
|
I came to UF not knowing anyone, and I didn’t want to live in a traditional dorm because I knew that they did random roommate assignments. I chose Ivy House in part because they have free roommate matching that matches students by personality, study habits, and stuff like that. They did a great job. I got along great with the girl they matched me with. We are still friends to this day and continued to live together at the same place when we moved out of the dorms. |
What Lauren's Roommate Erin said about Location & Room Size
| When I found out I didn’t get an on-campus dorm at UF, I immediately looked into the luxury dorms. I was lucky enough to get one of the last spots available at the Ivy House. And I’m glad I did. I ended up being closer to my classes than the dorm I requested on-campus, and the rooms were definitely nicer and larger. If I had signed earlier I could’ve had an even bigger room! |
|
What Allyson said about Attached, Private Bathrooms
|
I heard so many horror stories about the bathrooms in on-campus dorms that when I found out about the luxury dorm Windsor Hall, and their attached private bathrooms, I knew it was perfect for me. I don’t have to worry about 35+ people using my bathroom. That’s GROSS! |
What Jaleesa said about Luxury vs. Traditional Dorms and Pricing
I currently live in an on-campus dorm, Springs. I got annoyed with living so far away from my classes, and I wanted something nicer and more upscale. Spring is not what I expected at all. For my sophomore year, I looked into the luxury dorm Windsor Hall instead. Windsor was way nicer than I expected. It’s really upscale. The Windsor rooms have attached bathrooms and kitchenettes, and they’re a LOT larger than a lot of the doubles on-campus. I like that there’s a pool and gym. And it’s actually cheaper than what I’d pay next year. I’d pay $575/month at Springs, and Windsor is only $479/month all-inclusive. My parents were happy that the place I wanted to live at was cheaper AND better than what I have on-campus. |
|
What Kyle said about the College Dorm Experience
|
I lived at Windsor my first year at UF. I met 2 other guys at Windsor who I've been friends with since. I got the 'college dorm experience' without having to worry about all the negatives that freshmen experience in traditional dorms, like having to carry shampoo down the hall everyday and wear flip flops in the shower. And I liked cooking in my attached kitchenette (even if it was just heating up pizza). I had the on campus meal plan, too, and it was great. |
What Amy said about Guaranteed Single Dorm Suites:
"I started at UF in Summer B and lived in Springs, which is one of the on-campus dorms. It was a tough transition for me. From the housing paperwork I received from UF, I thought I was going to get a nice dorm, and I was really unhappy with the actual room when I got here. I thought I was going to get a dorm room like what you see in the movies, and let’s just say that I see now why they don't give tours of the actual on-campus dorm rooms that people live in, during Preview. Plus, since they do random roommate assignments, my roommate was messy and loud and nothing like me.
For Fall, I wanted a reasonably priced Single room if possible or one with an attached bathroom. I thought about staying on-campus again in the Fall and taking my chances, but for on-campus dorms you just don’t get what you request. With my luck I'd end up in a triple without a/c. So I went to Windsor Hall, where they guarantee you whichever style and size room you request. Now I have my own Single dorm room suite, bathroom, and kitchenette. I'm close enough to campus I can sleep in late and skip the bus. No more missing the bus and being late to class. I have the privacy I want along with the social atmosphere. And I rushed my freshmen year, and my sorority is just down the street. It's definitely the best fit for me."
|
|
|
|
