Hi. I am just wondering how are the Jewish communities at UCF and USF. I am debating between these two universities, and this is a big part of my decision. I still have yet to visit them, as I am a Junior, but this factors into my choice.
Thanks!
UF has a very large Hillel (Lipoff Hall), right across from the Florida Field. Reach out to them with any questions you may have about Jewish life at UF.
http://yeahthatskosher.com/campus/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/UF-Hillel-300x200.jpg
UF has the largest Jewish population of any public university in the USA.
On the other hand, while USF does not having nearly as large a population as UF, Tampa (outside of the Hillel) has a well established Jewish community (of about 25,000; larger than Orlando or Jacksonville). Hillels supports several schools in the area, including USF, Eckerd College, New College of Florida, Ringling College, and University of Tampa.
http://www.suncoasthillels.org/
Try to visit both Hillel’s while in town.
Good Luck!