Colleges in Florida

Colleges in Florida

“The Sunshine State” and home to 1,350 miles of coastline, Florida is a state run on tourism with a subtropical-to-tropical climate. The wide variety of colleges in Florida include the 12 in the State University System of Florida, the 28 community colleges and state colleges in the Florida College System, and numerous religiously-affiliated institutions. The oldest recognized institution in the Alligator State is Rollins College, founded in 1885. While, of course, Florida is home to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, it also claims several unique attractions, such as Solomon’s Castle in Ona, The Dali Museum, the Ancient Spanish Monastery in North Miami Beach, and Falling Waters State Park.
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Edward Waters University

Founded in 1866, Edward Waters College is a private, liberal arts HBCU affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church and is the oldest private university in Florida. Edward Waters is home to the Schell-Sweet Community Resource Center, which...

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Edward Waters College is special school. The class are small we learn a lot about black history. The teacher really listing the questions students asks.

” – Mariolinda from Orlando, FL
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South Florida State College is a public, 4-year institution established in Avon Park, with satellite campuses located in Arcadia, Bowling Green, and Lake Placid. SFSC offers over 60 academic programs, which award associate’s degrees, college credit...

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South Florida Community College is a great campus to be a student on. It has a community feel to it than most big universities because most of the students that go here have grown up with each other most of their lives. South Florida Community...

” – Jenha from Sebring, FL
The University of West Florida

The University of West Florida is a 4-year public school in the Florida Panhandle and a member of the State University System of Florida. UWF hosts five colleges conferring undergraduate and graduate degrees in over 70 fields of study. For students...

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Everyday I go into a classroom I learn something that I can use almost everyday.

” – Eric from Pace, FL
Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL
Flagler College

Located on the site of a former 19th century luxury resort hotel, Flagler College is a private liberal arts college in northeast Florida. Flagler hosts schools of Business, Creative Arts, and Humanities conferring undergraduate degrees in 35 academic...

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At Flagler the classes are so small, and the students to teacher ratio makes sure that you have that intimate relationship where you can gain more knowledge. The teachers are always willing to help you and they all want to make sure you succeed. They...

” – Amy from Saint Augustine , FL
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Trinity College of Florida is a private, Christ-centered institution established in New Port Richey, Florida. Trinity offers 16 traditional undergraduate degree programs and three degree completion programs, with areas of study including Advanced...

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The courses are very beneficial for those wishing to go into ministry, and it's definitely God glorifying.

” – Austin from Brandon, FL
Seminole State College of Florida

Seminole State College of Florida offers more than 200 programs including bachelor's degrees, two-year college-credit degrees (A.A., A.S., A.A.S.) and specialized career certificates. Seminole State, part of the public Florida College System, is...

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All of the teacher's I have had in the past two semesters have been really good. At first I felt like I was back in high school, but it was just a mental thing because that's what everyone said the school was like. Once I started attending classes...

” – Sarah from Oviedo, FL
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Chipola College is a public institution established on a rural campus in Marianna, Florida. Chipola awards a variety of associate’s degrees, college credit certificates, workplace development certificates, and industry-related certificates, as well...

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The new bookstore is awesome! I also love the recent changes in the cafeteria! The Ace Lab is great too!

” – April from Chipley, FL
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Lake-Sumter State College is a public, 4-year institution established in Leesburg, Florida, with satellite campuses in Sumterville and Clermont. LSSC offers over 30 associate’s degree, certificate, and diploma programs, as well as two bachelor’s...

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Most universities or major colleges will have the inclination that students actually ENJOY being smashed together like sardines for their classes. At Lake Sumter, the class sizes are small and enjoyable, so information can easily be learned by the...

” – Adam from Eustis, FL
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Florida Gateway College is a 2-year community college in north central Florida offering more than 60 academic programs in nine departments. The FGC Environmental Science program features two degrees specializing in Water Resources to prepare students...

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Great professors but the student population is less than perfect- many don't care and make it painfully obvious (verbally) that they are going to school mainly for the pell 'refund' they will get. Makes classes annoying when so many are distracting...

” – Barbara from Lake City, FL
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State College of Florida’s Manatee-Sarasota campus is a public, 2-year institution of the Florida College System. Along with the college’s traditional course offerings, SCF also offers online learning options, hosted programs, and a few baccalaureate...

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I am currently a part time student and taking my basics. My teachers understand the busy lives of everyone and are willing to work with you as long as your willing to learn. I am learning events that happened in history that I already learned, but it...

” – Daleeza from Bradenton, FL
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Hodges University is a private school in southwestern Florida. The Hodges campus is comprised of five schools that award 18 bachelor’s degrees and 15 associate degrees. Hodges’ immersive ESL program attracts students from over 25 countries. All...

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Hodges University is incredibly well-operated and negotiable. They work with you to come up with whatever is best for you and your life. Hodges University actually cares.

” – Jordan from Nashville, GA
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Johnson University Florida is a private, 4-year institution established in the city of Kissimmee. The college offers a number of undergraduate and graduate programs, with its undergraduate programs involving both a Biblical and Arts & Sciences core...

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It has been a great first semester. As I completed the course material throughout this fall semester of 2011, there was much material covered that I already knew but was presented as a great refreshment.

” – Ruben from Kissimmee, FL

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