<p>Any tips for a freshman?</p>
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<li><p>Find the location and room for your exam, before the actual exam date, especially when it is in a building you do not know to well/ at all.</p></li>
<li><p>You do not need to show your UF ID on #1XX buses ex 126, 125 etc…</p></li>
<li><p>TransLoc App is your friend, use it to keep track of buses.</p></li>
<li><p>Don’t go crazy with calorie intake; Southwest Rec. Center is one of the best gyms, use it.</p></li>
<li><p>Don’t fall behind in classes, especially for those that allow you to watch lectures online.</p></li>
<li><p>If you need an internship to graduate, try and get it done early.</p></li>
<li><p>Library West gets crowded around exam weeks, so keep this in mind.</p></li>
<li><p>WATCH WHERE YOU PARK! Obey the signs or get towed.</p></li>
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<p>My $0.02</p>
<p>Have any questions? I’ll answer them to the best of my knowledge ( don’t feel like watching lectures 
)</p>
<p>Rel. Stats:
Age: 19
Year: Junior
Major/College: Finance/Business</p>
<p>Most food delivery companies are fine with delivering to on-campus dorm halls right? You would just have to wait in the lobby of the hall for them?</p>
<p>And what are the best chinese places that will deliver?</p>
<p>Are there places to get doughnuts on campus?</p>
<p>Oh and what are my options at Papa Johns in the Reitz Union with the meal plan? Is it just like a personal pizza?</p>
<p>@ryanx13,</p>
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<p>I have no clue, I tend to stay away from fast food.</p>
<p>I’m not quite sure on that one, I know there’s an Einsteins Bros. Bagels at the HUB, but I don’t believe they sell bagels. If you head north from Library West and cross University Ave. and head towards the right of the Florida Bookstore (not the UF bookstore) there is a small Dunkin’ Donuts (no inside seating).</p>
<p>@ryanx13,</p>
<p>As a transfer student, I didn’t get a meal plan, but I would assume as much (or maybe a small pizza?).</p>
<p>Thanks. I found a place called gainesville2go that will deliver from pretty much every restaurant for like $2.50. Thanks for answering all my hungry questions :)</p>
<p>Let’s see if I can supplement JoeAce’s advice.</p>
<p>1) Don’t get a meal plan, use declining balance. It’s more flexible and can save money in the long run. Also, the dining hall food overall is mediocre at best. </p>
<p>2) After you move in, take some time to get familiar with the campus before classes start. Find all of your classrooms/lecture halls and the location of your and your friends’ dorms in location to them. It helps in the long run. Luckily, there are maps for this.</p>
<p>3) Be very careful with parking. Don’t park facing traffic in an angled spot or go over the line. UFPD is very anal about this sort of thing. Also, be mindful of the campus speed limit, especially at night, since people will be walking everywhere and cops will lurk in the surroundings. </p>
<p>4) Use Study Edge, Smokin’ Notes, Tutoring Zone, etc. if you need help with a class. </p>
<p>5) Avoid online classes if you like to procrastinate.</p>
<p>6) Join clubs and do activities that seem interesting to you, no matter how weird others may find them. I started doing Humans vs. Zombies this past spring and LOVE it. </p>
<p>7) Talk to people in your smaller classes/discussion sections/labs. I made the friends I hang out with most often this way. Also, don’t spend all of your free time with your high school friends. Branch out.</p>
<p>8) To avoid conflicts with roommates about noise, avoid studying in dorms. Go to the library. Treat the dorm is a place for relaxation. When it comes time to buckle down and prepare for exams, Marston & Library west are your best friends. </p>
<p>9) Plan out stuff (future courses, classwork, activities, downtime, etc.) sufficiently ahead of time. Do not follow the “I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it” philosophy. Make a chronological list of exams. Includes the covered material, time, date, and location. Check syllabi frequently for HW due dates. As far as future courses you, you should know what the next few years will entail.</p>
<p>10) Check myufl every 2-3 weeks to make sure you have no debt. Even if its your parents’ money, you’re an adult, so UF holds you responsible for making payments.</p>
<p>11) While it’s good to have others look out for you, don’t over-rely on them to do so. For example, no one should have to remind you when something is due, assignments or payments. You’re responsible for this stuff, so don’t get used to others telling you and then blaming them if something goes wrong.</p>
<p>12) Gainesville has got some awesome restaurants. Try as many as you can. Tijuana Flats, Relish, Bella Donna’s, Reggae Shack, and Kabob House are few good one’s I like. I’ve heard Leonardo’s is great too, but I’ve never been there.</p>
<p>13) If you plan on rushing, get the whole story on the organization beforehand, and consider their existing reputation. It may follow you. Talk to current/former members, affiliated non-members, and check out their website to put together your own perspective on a greek organization. </p>
<p>14) Don’t bite the hand that grades your papers. </p>
<p>I hope I’ve helped at least a little bit. If you have any questions, just shoot me a message. I’m a sophomore, a CALS pre-medical biology major, and I have pretty good know of registration & course selection.</p>
<p>Those are good tips. Thanks</p>
<p>There’s no point to getting declining balance. It’s like a debit card that you can only use on campus. Just use a regular debit or credit card.</p>
<p>I just mentioned it in case he doesn’t have a debit or credit card. His parent or whomever could load his Gator 1 account with money, and he can spend it on campus. If your parents are covering your expenses, it’s also a good way for them to prevent you from overspending.</p>
<p>Things you should do:</p>
<p>-Enter the football lottery: it’s part of the college experience, and game days here get CRAZY</p>
<p>-Become a member of the Student Alumni Association: Best 20$ I spent.</p>
<p>-Avoid doing laundry on weekends: everybody and their mother does it on Sunday.</p>
<p>-Don’t leave your laundry unattended for long periods of time: Bad things will happen to it.</p>
<p>-Get involved!: Whether it’s in Greek Life, or an a cappella group, finding a niche is something you’ll be very thankful in the long run.</p>
<p>-Register your bike (and other valuables) with UFPD ASAP: I had my bike stolen twice and didn’t register it… so much regret.</p>
<p>-If you’re not sure about your major, explore: take classes that will help you narrow down your search during your first semester. There’s no rush to pick one (until sophomore year).</p>
<p>-Undergraduate research: If you’re thinking of a career that may need research experience for (grad school/ med school etc.) get involved as soon as you can, like during your freshman year. A lot of people won’t take juniors or seniors in their lab, so by the time some people think about it, it’s too late.</p>
<p>-Don’t register for classes before 9:30: It may not sound early now, but you will regret it later.</p>
<p>-Always carrying around an umbrella with you during the summer. Being caught in the daily, 20 minute typhoon without one is no fun.</p>
<p>-Gym=awesome, go. You’re already paying for it.</p>
<p>-Always have your Gator 1 with you.</p>
<p>-Midnight Cookies: They deliver freshly made home-made cookies until 3am. You deserve it every once in awhile! </p>
<p>-Trying buying books off of other people before resorting to the bookstore. So much $$$.</p>
<p>-Have fun!: In college, there is so much going on. Be careful. It’s easy to get caught up in too much work and miss out on all the fun things (that can go the other way as well). Learn stuff, but have a lot of fun too!</p>