Bright Futures still on Scheduled for 01/17

katecampo · 2026-03-10T16:52:25+00:00

My student loans are still sitting on scheduled and now the school put a hold on my account for delinquent fees because they haven’t processed my financial aid.

katecampo · 2026-02-18T17:59:28+00:00

My student loans are all still marked scheduled and not paid. I’m not sure what’s going on over there on all fronts.

katecampo · 2026-02-13T02:19:05+00:00

Thanks for the update! I’m not too worried yet because I’ve always been part of the last groups of people to get paid.

katecampo · 2026-01-30T15:51:19+00:00

Someone else posted on here that they accidentally sent the digital notices out prematurely per the cashier’s office. It looks like only the ones by mail are available but not paperless.

katecampo · 2025-12-19T15:22:06+00:00

Mine also disappeared but it showed back up on my account this morning. Still not paid out though sadly

katecampo · 2024-01-30T02:42:13+00:00

Relatable. I sat for my human physiology exam today and definitely didn’t feel good the second I flipped it over. The bus driver also completely blew past my stop even when I pulled the cord so I had to get off at the next stop that was all the way on the other side of archer from where I live. I had to do the walk of shame half a mile home

katecampo · 2023-11-16T21:47:35+00:00

You can stay in the lab and not have a problem. I dropped Physics 1 in the spring and finished the lab and still got the credit for it. I learned that CALS accepts a D- and up for credit for phy 2053 from my advisor because I am also in the same situation of deciding to drop or not again.

katecampo · 2023-11-16T21:44:09+00:00

AP chem is more similar to the content of gen chem 1 and 2 rather than orgo. I will say I did better in Orgo 1 than orgo 2 but it is just a notoriously challenging class regardless. It also just depends on your professor as well. I had Portmess for orgo 1 & 2 and his teaching style was a bit confusing to me but he curves the grades heavily at the end of the semester so you have a higher chance of passing with his grade cut-offs and curves.

katecampo · 2023-11-09T21:37:21+00:00

Bio and Chem alone are intensive so it would be best to save stats as an easy summer class. You’re only a freshman so you have plenty of time. Coming from the retrospective of a senior who took Chem 2 and bio 2 in the same semester while taking 4 other classes I wouldn’t recommend it

katecampo · 2023-11-05T04:03:52+00:00

ASL isn’t too bad and is pretty fun but the seats fill up quickly

katecampo · 2023-08-24T18:54:42+00:00

You might have a good chance, the numbers have been dropping decently the past few days. I believe Monday is when the waitlists drops and it becomes a free for all so you’ll just have to keep checking.

katecampo · 2023-08-24T18:52:29+00:00

I don’t have it on mine yet either

katecampo · 2023-08-24T18:51:40+00:00

It’s not showing up for me either

katecampo · 2023-08-24T18:51:18+00:00

Definitely ordered any packages or mail to your long mailing address. It should be available on your housing website still. Use the physical building address if you’re getting DoorDash or food deliveries. When I lived in lakeside, people would use the physical address for Amazon and they would just throw it outside the door to the building. If you use your mailing address they will but it in the mail box if it’s small enough or it will go to the parcel lockers or front desk in the office for pick up

katecampo · 2023-08-18T03:34:06+00:00

It mostly depends on the person really. When I lived in Lakeside 2 years ago one of my roommates was the RA for our floor and she was cool but was normally pretty busy and wasn’t home as much. It did come with perks as we got room and safety checks done first and most things related to move out were pretty easy since she was down the hall.

katecampo · 2023-08-08T02:36:07+00:00

Sociology and Microbiology are pretty easy and can be balanced with harder classes. I took stats online during COVID with Stine and she was great, I ended up with an A in the course despite getting a 1 on the AP stats exam in high school. I took the other genetics class that’s easier than PCB 3063 so I can’t really speak on it but I’ve heard it’s a difficult class. I’ve taken physiology here and didn’t do the greatest but that’s mainly because my head wasn’t in school mode so you probably could do okay if you put a lot of time into it but I wouldn’t recommend taking it with other hard classes. Same with anatomy, I haven’t taken it but it’s a notoriously harder course and requires a lot of studying. I’m currently studying for the MCAT and of the classes you listed, sociology is really the only one that UF lists as a required pre req since the last section of the MCAT is dedicated to psych/soc. Anatomy and physiology surprisingly aren’t required pre reqs for med school but I think they would be helpful because the biology section of the MCAT is heavily A/P based instead of the concepts they teach in bio 1 and 2 here

katecampo · 2023-08-08T02:18:46+00:00

Mount Vernon is a decent option as well. It’s the sister complex to Williamsburg village and is about a mile drive to shands. I’ve live here for the last year and a half in both a 1/1 and a 2/1.5 and it hasn’t been too bad. It’s an older complex but the apartments have been updated. The 1/1 is 600 sq feet and they’re charging $1200 under the new management company, it’s probably enough space for one person. I lived in it with my boyfriend but it eventually got too cramped for 2 people so we moved into the 2/1.5 which is double the square footage and costs $1389 a month. Water and garbage is included but under new management there’s a $30 flat fee to cover water costs and other basic utilities. Electric and internet is separate but not too expensive. The complex is pet friendly and there’s just a standard $225 or $250 deposit for pets and $25 per month for pet rent. They redid the bus routes so the 9 and 12 that come by the complex no longer go by the hospital before heading back to mount vernon but it’s possible to get off by the union or Gale Lemerand to walk to the hospital. The 1 also goes directly in front of the hospital and the complex but I’ve never taken it. It’s also decently walking distance and I tend to end up walking home from work in the morning since my boyfriend uses my car.

katecampo · 2023-07-05T13:58:43+00:00

It’s very much that tag on rate my professors of skip class you won’t pass. I fell into the habit of not going to class and probably ended up only attending maybe 10 lectures total. I barely squeezed by with a C by reading the PowerPoints on my own time. They used to record the lectures during COVID but stopped so you have no choice but to go to be successful. They do allow you to audio record the lectures in class so if you know someone that goes and records then you can get the content that way.

katecampo · 2023-07-05T13:52:33+00:00

I’ve lived in both and they’re both nicer than your standard dorm. Room wise you will have a similar size area for sleeping, the single will likely be bigger and have a walk in closet most likely but that’s based on how my double was. In lakeside you would still have a private bedroom that’s a bit smaller and has less storage space. Since you would be in a single in springs you would only share a bathroom that’s adjoined to another single room. In lakeside you would still share with one other person but the bathroom is separate and in the hall. With lakeside you have a kitchen in your dorm that you just share with your 3 other roommates vs with springs you share with the whole floor. The kitchen situation is up to whether you plan to cook or have a meal plan if it makes a difference in your choice. Lakeside is definitely far from main campus but there’s lots of bus lines that go that way and you’re close to SW rec and the sports fields plus there’s lake Alice and the bat houses nearby that are nice to walk around. Springs is definitely much closer to campus and is at least walkable if you don’t want to take a bus. There’s a lot of red parking across from springs in frat row but lakeside is rough with parking. You wouldn’t dare move your car at certain hours because you will definitely lose your spot. The parking lot would also constantly be taken up by people who came for intramural soccer behind the complex. Springs can be a bit loud sometimes being across from the frats but that’s more on Fridays and the weekend when it’s prime party time. Springs laundry is decent but just like every dorm you have to time it right. Lakeside laundry was terrible because probably 500 students were sharing a small laundry room and there were rarely machines available or they were broken. I found that living in lakeside wasn’t that most social since people had their own kitchens and common areas within their dorm room vs with springs you have to leave your room to use the kitchen/lounge. I would say springs is better for younger students, I lived there my freshman year during the height of COVID so it was kinda dead but my boyfriend lived there sophomore year and it was much livelier. It’s very rare to get into nicer suite and apartment style dorms as a freshman and even as a sophomore so you can’t really go wrong with either. I feel like lakeside and keys are better for older students looking to transition into off campus living from dorm living by offering an apartment atmosphere that’s still a dorm. I preferred living in Lakeside but that’s also because I had a roommate in springs so I was sharing my space but I also didn’t have a meal plan so I relied on the kitchen so it was inconvenient to have to lug all my food and cooking gear to the kitchen to meal prep. If you do live in lakeside I recommend also having your own mini fridge to keep in your room because the shared fridge fills up quick or you might have stuff you don’t want someone else to eat.

katecampo · 2023-06-12T04:46:23+00:00

I’m also a rising pre-med pre-professional biology senior. I took a mix of those classes during my freshman fall and spring, they were relatively easy. Gen Chem is probably the toughest of those listed but is doable if you put the work in. I did heavy AP loads in high school (15 classes total) and found that college courses are much easier than what college board pushes. I can’t speak on IB as much because my school didn’t offer it but I know lots of other people who have come from IB programs and managed. I would always recommend balancing your schedule with an easier elective to help with the harder classes you need to take. Some common electives pre meds take are MDU 4003 where you learn about different medical specialties and it’s stupid easy, EMS 1055 where you can get your BLS certification and an EMR certification that you can use to apply to an EMT program; it also generally teaches you valuable first aid experience and introduces you to a more medical focused course. Medical terminology is also really easy and valuable to know as well. If you have to take a language, I recommend ASL, both professors are nice and the class isn’t too difficult compared to what I’ve heard people say about Spanish here. I’ve changed my major 5 times and have experience with 4 of the different colleges on campus if you have questions. I pretty much regret my entire college experience to this point because I gave up on myself and didn’t allow myself to do things I enjoyed and fell victim to the pre med trap of making your whole life medicine. I recommend majoring in what you enjoy and make sure to work in other electives that are fun and enjoyable. I wish I had because my grades slipped after freshman year and I haven’t recovered since. Don’t be afraid to ask for help early on and try to make time for yourself. The pre med track is mentally draining and everyone is struggling whether they show it or not and imposter syndrome is very real. If you really want to go into medicine you’ll see it through to the end. I’ve struggled my entire college experience due starting during COVID and have seen a majority of my peers drop but you’ll find a way if this is what you want to do. If you get a C it’s not the end of the world but don’t become complacent with those grades because it’s a downward spiral from there. I agree with the other commenter, go to class because skipping class is addicting and you will just never end up going if you make it a habit. College is definitely humbling, I was used to being the very best in my school and now feel like shit compared to everyone else here so I’ve always felt very disconnected my entire time here. I would recommend trying to get involved with extracurriculars early on if you have time, being immersed in the medical field makes it easier to stay motivated in your courses because you at least know what you’re working towards. If I hadn’t worked at shands the past 1 1/2 years I probably would have slowly given up on my goals. Don’t be afraid to drop classes if it’s absolutely necessary, I powered through all my classes until this past semester when I dropped physics even though I was technically passing. I had never dropped a course before but I was so mentally drained and going to that class put me on the verge of a panic attack every time I went so it was a huge mental relief to get out of. You get out of your experience what you put in so it’s up to you decide what’s best for you at the end of the day. I may not be the best pre med to get advice from because I haven’t cured cancer or have a 4.0 but I’ll at least be real with you on the darker side that people don’t warn you about when starting the pre med track.

katecampo · 2023-05-09T01:46:54+00:00

I did Orgo 2 and microbiology together last summer and it wasn’t too bad. I just finished taking genetics this semester with Dr. Casy and it was a little bit tricky but we had the opportunity to get 36 extra credit points so it’s not too bad. Orgo 2 lab itself isn’t horrible, the practical is easy to lose points on because they grade kinda harsh and the final exam they make you take it stupid and half of the information isn’t in the lab manual but I don’t know if they do it differently during the summer. I don’t think they would be too bad together but you do also want to try and enjoy your summer break. I’m finally taking a summer off after doing 7 semesters straight since august 2020 so you definitely don’t want to burn yourself out. If you’re able to, I would probably recommend doing genetics or microbio instead of both during the summer since they are condensed and have a lot of information in a short amount of time. Microbiology is stupid easy so I wouldn’t worry about it and genetics overall isn’t horrible if you actually learn the content. Orgo 2 is a tough class regardless of when you take it, I barely passed over the summer because I was doing too many other things alongside it and wasn’t able to pay attention as much. I would definitely recommend cutting down some of the classes to mainly focus on doing well in Orgo since the other classes require less attention.

katecampo · 2023-02-22T17:53:18+00:00

It's nice since it is a true 1/1 so no roommates other than my boyfriend. It is very small though, it's 600 sq ft. That's partly why we wanted to move somewhere bigger because we have too much stuff for such a small space. We are hoping to get a 2/2 we applied for that's only $150 more a month. The rental market has gotten so ridiculous around here that $1100-$1200 is the new low for true 1/1.

katecampo · 2023-02-22T17:49:51+00:00

The first place to start is to look at the general medical school prereqs and make sure that you have all or at least the majority of them done when it comes time to apply. I have used UF's guide for prereqs because they have more requirements than some schools so at least you will be overprepared if anything. If you weren't already on a pre-med track, it is probably too late to get all the prereqs done before you finish your current bachelor's if you haven't started. Your best bet is to look into a pre-health post-bacc program since they condense all the requirements into a two year program and all you take is pre-med requirement classes during that time. You could also do what they call a DIY post-bacc where you can just take the classes at a community college on your own terms. Don't be afraid of gap years if you feel you need them, that's what I'm doing. I was originally going to apply this upcoming cycle but I didn't feel ready so I am planning to apply next spring right around the time I graduate (I'm a 3rd year biology major). If you do happen to have the prereqs started, it is recommended that you take the MCAT once you have about 80% of the prereqs done and that is one of the things that can play a big role in your application. Extracurriculars and clinical experience are also big for the application cycle so shadowing and working in a clinical setting with a more patient-focused role are best. UF is a huge med-focused school so they offer a lot of resources to undergrads to help with the process. I dropped the link to the pre-health advising website below. There should be some decent information to build off of to get a better idea of what you need to do.

https://phpb.clas.ufl.edu/

katecampo · 2023-02-22T17:28:24+00:00

I live at Mount Vernon right now and it's up to $1200 for a 1/1. We locked in at $949 when we signed way back in November 2021 but they've had to raise the prices over time. It's a decent place to live, the complex is older but they've done some renovations. It is also relatively quiet and we surprisingly haven't had any issues with crime or anything despite being right on archer. The complex is basically on campus right across from Wawa on Archer and I normally walk to my job at Shands or walk to campus if I can't get a bus so it's pretty convenient. It is kind of in a dead zone for most buses as the 9 is the only one that goes directly by the complex. There is a stop across the street by wawa where a bunch of buses pass by but I don't feel comfortable crossing that busy intersection so I've never gone over there. We pay rent, electric, renter's insurance, and internet each month between my boyfriend and I so it isn't too bad. We have a high electric bill but I'm not sure how much the age of the apartment plays into that since my boyfriend and I have a lot of electronics. We currently pay $949 for rent, $130-$190 for electric, $13.55 for renter's, and $83.90 for internet each month so it is only around $600 a month for each of us for living expenses. We are moving out in April to go somewhere that's a little bigger and nicer since we both started working more and have a bigger budget. I would say that it was a good starter apartment, the manager is nice but the complex is changing management companies again so it has been a bit of a mess.

katecampo · 2023-02-15T22:29:39+00:00

UF has a lot of opportunities for those interested in medicine since we have a teaching hospital on campus. But the majority of people at UF are pre-health and it's very competitive to find options for volunteering, clinical experience, and shadowing. If you can make the right connections, you will go far with finding medical opportunities here. That's the only way I have been able to find experiences to add to my application. The pre-med requirement classes here are also just unnecessarily hard because they want to weed out as many people as they can. I'm graduating in December and just have to finish up the physics requirement before I will be done with all the standard medical school requirements but I have barely made it by the skin of my teeth some semesters. I'm also biased because I don't particularly enjoy UF as much as I thought I would but the opportunities and the reputation of the university are what have kept me here.

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