<p>That’s some good info…
Is there a website where people discuss new vs. old text book usability.
I found a few used college book sites to purchase, don’t know if they discuss if the books
can or can’t be used.</p>
<p>Also note the professors usually make money on the new book editions by making minor changes to the book. They may tell you that you can’t use the old book even though you really can.</p>
<p>Are there other ways to get around campus? Bus?</p>
<p>Mike</p>
<p>I’m a recent grad (Spring 2010) with a BS in CS. I can hopefully answer a few of your questions and calm your nerves :-).</p>
<p>As for Calc 1, I honestly wouldn’t fret over it. I didn’t take calculus in high school nor was I a particularly strong student in any of my math courses up to that point, yet I ended up with a near perfect grade in all of the courses in the calculus sequence at UF. I really can’t stress doing practice problems (until you’ve got a firm grasp on the concepts/fundamentals) and visiting your TA, lecturers, or professor during office hours if you have any issues. Many professors, TAs, and lecturers are lonely during their office hours – stop by and have a chat with them – that’s why they set aside that period of time! Forming a relationship with profs, etc. will also help you if you find yourself needing faculty recommendations.</p>
<p>Transportation around campus? Well, I suppose you could walk :-), unless you’re talking about to/from Lakeside/Southwest Rec; otherwise most people walk, bike, or skateboard around campus.</p>
<p>Earlier, someone mentioned something about dropping courses and enrollment status. During my first semester (Fall 2006), I ended up dropping a class, putting me at 10 credits. Nothing…happened. There were no discernible differences or consequences. (I didn’t go to any football games that year though – I think you may have to be fulltime to pickup your student tickets or something; I’m not sure.)</p>
<p>Just a bit of background on my experience at UF:
Housing: Yulee (Freshman), Springs (Sophomore), Keys (Junior), off campus apartment (Senior)
I majored in CS: if anyone has any questions about the various CS programs (ugh) at UF, feel free to ask. I’ve taken both undergraduate and graduate courses in the department.</p>
<p>lotta questions about calc 1!<br>
here’s my two cents on the matter: i took ap calc ab my junior year of HS and scored
a 5. My HS didn’t offer BC, so I just took ap stats my senior year. My first semester at UF, I denied my ap calc credit 'cause i wanted to brush up on my calc skills. Got an A in calc 1. It really isn’t bad at all. TAKE EDWARDS FOR CALC 1! He’s hilarious and he caters his course towards freshmen - giving advice on how to pass, where to go, life lessons, etc.
just finished my freshman year at UF and one piece of advice: attend as many on campus events as possible. there’s so many people here and the only way to meet them is to put yourself out there. also, make connections early!!! not only with your peers, but with faculty as well. I’m actually having dinner with an associate dean of my college later tonight and I know that she’ll help me out whenever I may need it in the future.<br>
other than that, enjoy it and go gators!</p>
<p>I’m a graduate student in the 3/2 accounting program who came in as an honors student and I swear to you, the honors program is POINTLESS. They say you have to take 4 honors classes to get the certificate or whatever; I took 3 and stopped because to take a 4th I would have had to take a class that fulfilled no requirements for me. Other than being able to put it on your refrigerator, I’m almost 100% positive that certificate serves no purpose.</p>
<p>My biggest piece of advice: don’t take your decision in what to major lightly. You may want to have a good time and be tempted to pick a course of study that won’t interfere with the rest of our life as much as another, so you decide to study sports management or event planning. Or you may have a great passion for literature or history and decide to study that. That’s fine if you’re planning on going to law school, be a teacher or go for a PhD, but not much else. You have to balance studying something you sort of like with something that’s practical. The overall goal of college should be to better position yourself in the job market for the rest of your life, but getting an advertising degree probably won’t cut it.</p>
<p>Sorry if this seems arrogant or condescending at all, as that is not my intention, but it’s important to have your long term goals in mind.</p>
<p>I know this is an old thread, but I was googling “UF tips” and this came up. I learned a lot and I’m sure other incoming freshman will too!</p>
<p>Good call, Jcold! This helped a bunch. Thanks, mate.</p>
<p>thanks for bringing this thread back up and please post some more tips if you guys have any, this helped a lot</p>
<p>Since I’m following the pre-med track, I want to start out on the right foot once I get to UF in the Fall. What can I do over the summer to better prepare myself for Chem 1 and Calculus 1 and Bio1? I haven’t taken a chemistry class since my sophomore year which is horrible. I just don’t want to show up at UF totally unaware of what to expect from the classes without any review for these classes.</p>
<p>Take Intro to Chem online somewhere over the summer (Chemistry 1025) whether it is at a community college, or through UF.</p>
<p>@ GabbiK985: Ive taken all those classes. Heres the best way to do good in the exams</p>
<p>Calc1: Go over the lecture notes. Then do the exam reviews. The exams are nearly identical to old exams, just different numbers here and there. Dont bother with the textbook, and the homework is completely different than what you need to know.</p>
<p>Chem 1: Read the book. Do the practice problems in the book. The test is very similar to the practice problems.</p>
<p>Bio 1: Read the book, do the practice questions @ the end of each chapter (usually the quiz questions are from there) and do the mastering biology (you’ll find out what it is once you take Bio 1) practice tests, quizzes, activities quizzes e.t.c.</p>
<p>This thread has been so educational and helpful. Thank you everyone that contributed :)</p>
<p>Here is the link for Chem 2045:</p>
<p>[General</a> Chemistry I Spring 2008 (Brucat)](<a href=“http://www.chem.ufl.edu/~itl/2045/syllabus.html]General”>http://www.chem.ufl.edu/~itl/2045/syllabus.html) </p>
<p>It divides the class in chapters. At least you can review the class over the summer.</p>