Florida State University

DO NOT GET SUCKED INTO THE SOCIAL LIFE!!!!!! I knew too many friends of mine who partied all the time and thought that because it was a state school they would not need to study. They did not graduate and had to go home to to finish school at their local community college. I partied a little too much my freshman and sophomore year and had to play cathup my junior and senior year. You are going to have alot of fun going to this school, just don't have too much.

4th Year Male -- Class 2006

Campus Aesthetics: A+, Education Quality: F

Florida State University had negative and positive attributes like all colleges. Overall it was a good experience and I met life-long friends!

Negatively, there were too many graduate assistants teaching undergraduate courses. Classes were lecture size (unless in upper-level seminar) which required you to put in extra effort to know professors. Greek Life and Athletics reign supreme here and yes they get special attention! Tallahassee is a small town with not many activities to do hence all the partying. The movies are packed every night!

On the other hand, positively, the professors that I did have were brillant and I believe I recieved an A rate education. There is ample opportunity to get involved in a student organization. I was a Resident Assistant, FYE Peer Leader, Honors Program, Department Club, and worked on the Renegade Yearbook. I was able to meet many friends who shared my interests. Since FSU has such a large student population, you will be surrounded by people of all different races, beliefs, and creeds. I loved that! FSU also has one of the most beautiful campuses, I loved walking to class and hanging out on Landis Green. Tallahassee offers a lot of independently owned restaurants and shops which I really miss now! MR. ROBOTO is delicious!All in all, I am proud to be a Seminole. I am thankful to have a job in my field and use my knowledge on a regular basis. FSU is a sports school though some programs are highly regarded it is not especially known for academics which you can sense on campus with students. A great thing to keep in mind, FSU is one of the cheapest schools in the country and Tallahassee also has incredibly cheap rent. A great bargain for a good education :)

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000

If you are looking for an all around college experience than The Florida State University is for you. There are large libraries, one of the best Greek systems in the nation, a various amount of clubs, and I have experienced that the faculty are always willing to make time for their students. I enjoyed my time spent at Florida State and have really become something more than what I was before I was admitted. In the end, you need to make the best of whatever opportunities present themselves at any college or you will be destined to feel unsatisfied.

4th Year Male -- Class 2008

Faculty Accessibility: A+, Education Quality: B+