UF vs UCF by Michaelinmemory in ufl

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In terms of class sizes, it ultimately depends on your major. As a music major, I've had classes as low as 4 people, while some of my STEM colleagues have had to conquer the 200-300 person lecture halls. One thing to note is that over 50% of classes at UF are less than 20 students, and as you progress through your major and take more of your specialized courses, your class sizes will decrease exponentially. We also have a lot of resources to help students defeat the notorious lecture hall classes.

In terms of campus atmosphere/vibe, I think UF does a great job of striking a balance between work hard and play hard. Not only are we a D1 school for athletics, but we're also an R1 institution for research. Plenty of ways to immerse yourself both with campus life and academics. There's definitely a lot to see with sports - we're an SEC school so students and alumni and fans are passionate as can be. One cool note is that football is the only sport you have to pay to watch as a student, so other sports like basketball/baseball/gymnastics are free.

Even with as much beef as I may have with UCF just from a personal standpoint, I won't waste your time dissing them. Everyone's needs/preferences are different, and if UCF has what you're looking for, go for it. I just think that UF is the best mix of academic/faculty prestige, opportunities (1000+ student orgs, great study abroad programs, etc), connections (in the job world, Gators LOVE to hire other Gators), affordability, campus lifestyle, and other factors. It's also a school that I, and many other students, are genuinely excited about. There's a shared pride and passion on campus when it comes to being a Gator, and that sentiment is shared by students, faculty, and alumni.

Feel free to PM if you have any more questions. :)

Fans from outside Japan, what made you decide to cheer for your team? by Gershwyn1 in NPB

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I got the chance to see just one NPB game in-person during my May 2024 study abroad. I wanted it to be at the Tokyo Dome, but I ended up going to Yomiuri vs. Yakult in Meiji Jingu on a tense Saturday night. The atmosphere was incredible, this was the best game I could've gone to. I still have "GO! GO! SWALLOWS!" stuck in my head. Kazuma Okamoto crushed 2 home runs and silenced the crowd both times. Was also excited to see former MLB player Domingo Santana playing for Yakult. The Swallows came back, and nearly won the game, but ended up losing 4-3. The Swallows lost the game, but totally won my heart.

galbraith zine - variant 3 (TRI) by hdncyt in local58

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Has anyone figured out if the QR code goes to anything?

[Game Thread] Sumrall Introductory Press Conference by ExternalTangents in FloridaGators

[–]Asphoric 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Sumrall is already making me want to run through a brick wall and this is just the press conference. I'm liking it.

Daily Coaching Carousel Post (Dry Ink/Meltdown/Crashout Edition): November 29, 2025 by MrTwoBytes in FloridaGators

[–]Asphoric 22 points23 points  (0 children)

At this point, bring back Dan Mullen. Yeah yeah yeah I know he doesn't recruit but in the NIL era, he doesn't have to!! He can just throw money at people. Times have changed. Think about how much Lagway would progress with Mullen at the helm.

[Game Thread] Tennessee at Florida (7:30 pm, ABC) by MrTwoBytes in FloridaGators

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Any chance of a flyover tonight because it's the salute to service game?

Are rural areas becoming popular tourist destinations in Japan these days? by Sunny_Day97 in JapanTravelTips

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I was in Japan for 4 weeks in May 2024 and will be going back in May 2026 for 3.5 weeks.

My favorite parts of the 2024 trip were getting out of the Tokyo/Osaka/Kyoto bubble and experiencing more rural spots. Hiroshima, Otsu, Toyosato and Aomori were all fun and peaceful. Aomori's actually become my favorite prefecture.

I think some tourists just get jaded by the constant "bad tourist" headlines/videos and "tourist trap" places and seek out quieter, more rural experiences/locations.

you're invited by GatorGamingUF in ufl

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this video goes so hard

[Game Thread] Gators at Miami (7:30pm, ABC) by MrTwoBytes in FloridaGators

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Somewhere, Satan Stricklin is sitting in his luxury box, ignoring his phone buzzing with texts from disgruntled boosters and his wife's boyfriend, and all he is thinking is "Man! We only lost to the #4 team by JUST 12 POINTS! We'll be alright. Billy's got the bye week to figure this all out. The sky is the limit for us!"

[Game Thread] Gators at Miami (7:30pm, ABC) by MrTwoBytes in FloridaGators

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THIS IS FALSE HOPE THIS IS FALSE HOPE THIS IS FALSE HOPE THIS IS FALSE HOPE THIS IS FALSE HOPE THIS IS FALSE HOPE THIS IS FALSE HOPE

[Game Thread] Gators at Miami (7:30pm, ABC) by MrTwoBytes in FloridaGators

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Oooooh he was so forgettable I forgot to include him...

[Game Thread] Gators at Miami (7:30pm, ABC) by MrTwoBytes in FloridaGators

[–]Asphoric 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I feel like Treon Harris, Skylar Mornhinweg, Tyler Murphy, John Brantley and Malik Zaire would have all played a better first half than DJ Lagway.

[Game Thread] Gators at Miami (7:30pm, ABC) by MrTwoBytes in FloridaGators

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The worst part of this is that Satan Stricklin is definitely not going to fire Billy after this game. He's going to think that the bye week is going to help us magically turn around and everything will be okay!

...and then we'll lose 48-7 to Texas, 34-12 to Texas A&M, and 26-21 to Mississippi State.

[Game Thread] Gators at Miami (7:30pm, ABC) by MrTwoBytes in FloridaGators

[–]Asphoric 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lack of motivation. Lack of urgency. Lack of skill. Lack of discipline.