I was just accepted into UF and I’ve been looking into housing options. I’ve been reading and doing a lot of research, and a lot of people seem to recommend Broward and another hall (Jennings I believe?) for freshmen due to the social aspects. However, I really do not want a typical style dorm with two people to a room and a communal bathroom. I’ve stayed in a dorm before and did not enjoy that.
I’m looking for a room where I have my own private space but also a roommate, so suite style. After more research, Infinity, Cypress, Springs, and Keys seem to fit this the most. Which of these is the best option?
Hey Abby, so when I first visited UF after getting accepted I spent the night at my friends’ dorm at Windsor Hall, which I really enjoyed. I ended up visiting Jennings for Preview and that immediately crossed the hall off as an option for the fall, because I didn’t like communal bathrooms or the way the rooms seemed a little prison-style. I ended up staying in Hume for summer b and Murphree for the fall/spring, but looking back I would have definitely chosen Windsor and gotten a two-bedroom or single style dorm, because they have singles with a kitchen and bathroom attached. It sounds like something you might be interested in!
Cypress is OK, but I don’t like the way the dorms look, and I’ve seen their communal bathrooms… yikes. I haven’t a clue where Infinity is. But Springs and Keys are far away from campus so I really wouldn’t recommend living there, you’d have to take a bus to get to class. Hope this helps!! And welcome to the gator nation 
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Cypress was re done and is a lot nicer now.
No, Cypress Hall is brand new. It just opened in Fall 2015. Please double check for accuracy before posting.
@NorthFLmomof2 Oops sorry, just repeating what my friend had told me, should’ve been more informed!