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7 out of 8 people found this review useful.
Crystal from Florahome, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The classes are only 20-35 students so each person has a good chance to get extra help if needed.
Am enjoying being here I enjoy attending this school because the teachers are nice, enthusiastic about his/her job, and I feel safe with the SFC police station on campus.
Bang for the buck It is not that expensive and not a private school so Bright Futures pays 100% tuition, and the teachers always try to choose the cheapest text books for the students.
Tips for prospective students I would take college success in my first semester, and find out about all the scholarship opportunities as soon as I was accepted.
Great for these types of students Santa Fe College is great for any student!
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4 out of 4 people found this review useful.
Genesis from Gainesville, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot We have labs available for Math, English and Writing. There are also tutors for just about every subject you need help in. All my teachers give me my work ahead of time so that if I have any questions about anything I can speak to them personally and they can help me out.
Am enjoying being here I love the atmosphere here. There are many clubs that you can join. People are very nice, there are places that have couches and I've seen many people sleeping and no one bothers them, I've even sat on one of the couches and slept before my class starts. It's great!! If you're not one of those people that enjoys sleeping, then there is a game lounge where you can go and hang out with your friends in between classes.
Bang for the buck Although it is not a University, there are programs here where you can earn a Bachelor's degree, and of course it's much cheaper. There is a food bank that gives food out every Wed. there is also a vegetable garden where they provide the products for you all you have to do is take care of your garden. Every so often there are events where they have free food and all you have to do is fill out a small survey. So there are MANY opportunites where you can save on food.
Tips for prospective students I am currently working at the Financial Aid office here,so the biggest advice I can give you is to keep up with your Financial Aid and scholarships make sure everything is set. Another thing is to have a good attitude, people are more willing to help you if you are kind to them.
Great for these types of students Santa Fe College is great for students that don't want to spend four or nine years going to school. There are many degrees you can get within two years, degrees that can guarantee you a job in the future.
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3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Beth from Keystone Heights, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The professors here are really nice and know how to keep their students interested in their subject! Most students get really good grades because the professors are so energetic and willing to teach.
Am enjoying being here I enjoy it here because the class sizes are such that one-on-one help can always be found.
Bang for the buck The classes are cheaper than most colleges, and it allows you to get through the grueling generic classes with ease. Since they've switched to a regular college, the prices have risen slightly, but not so much that you'll need to penny pinch for awhile.
Tips for prospective students If you're planning on attending Santa Fe, make sure you speak with the advisers on the courses you should take, especially if you're planning on transferring to an university.
Great for these types of students This is a fantastic college for any student wanting to transfer to the University of Florida under a medical degree. Santa Fe offers a four year degree as well as transfer degrees to UF.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Christy Pathways Scholar
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences santa fe is a small setting with small classrooms.
santa fe has an awesome and helpful staff.
santa fe has three campuses through out gainesville making it easy to have access to.Tips for prospective students always come to class on time, turn in your assignments on time and don't be afraid to ask for help from your professors.
helpful for ged freshman's
if you have your ged speak with dr angela long about joining the pathways to persistence program, it is an amazing program that gives you a scholarship as well as helping you prepare academic goals and success while in college.Dorm Life there are no dorms but there are apartments within walking distance and there is an amazing bus system you ride free with your sf id.
Food and Dining sf has a food court that includes dominoes la fortuna and subway, not enough options and its packed, the lines are too long and it takes awhile
What to do for fun oh man there is always some type of event going on at santa fe, so many clubs you can participate in. im a freshman and i am already involved in so much. i am a club senator a scholar and an gardener
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus student government office they are awesome there is always something awesome going on and they know all about it
Clubs and Activities so many to chose from.
i am in sfc organic gardeners club and senateGreek Life none that i am aware of
Campus Safety there has been a kidnapping but the sfc police are all over it.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Brianna from Leesburg, FL
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences santa fe is a great school. it has small class sizes, great teachers, and strong community involvement. i have very few complaints.
Tips for prospective students get involved on campus--it will help you to stay motivated. also, make sure to develop a relationship with your academic and financial aid advisors. this will make each semester so much easier. i wish that i had visited my advisor more often. they are a great resource, and they are there to help you. financial aid advisors are very important, too, because, well, the whole process is a pain. have a relationship with an fa advisor, and you'll be so happy you did.
Academic Rigor i feel that the classes can be challenging, but nothing too tough.
Dorm Life there are no dorms at santa fe college. you can, however, live in student apartments in the city. be prepared to live with roommates that may be into drugs though. i do not recommend the crossing at santa fe, simply for the amount of drug use in the area. stay on the university side of town for a better experience.
Food and Dining santa fe has 3 food court options: subway, dominoes, and some latin place. subway is great, i'm not a huge dominoes fan, but dominoes has a great breakfast. start your day with breakfast in the food court, and you'll feel so much better throughout your classes. the cafe in the library is pricey, but has delicious food and friendly staff.
What to do for fun get involved in clubs. otherwise, there isn't much to do besides study or go to nightclubs. gainesville is a party city, so if you aren't into that, definitely get involved on campus for activities.
Bang for the buck the instructors rock, and the prices are lower than many other colleges in the area.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus the oak grove almost always has something going on. check by that area at least once a day to get free food or give blood.
carpool! if you carpool, you can get a carpool decal each semester and never worry about parking again. parking on campus sucks. definitely carpool with someone. you will be so thankful.Greek Life there is no greek life on campus. you have to wait until you go to a university for this.
Campus Safety i'm rating this a 1, because it has significantly declined over the years. my freshman year (2009), i felt very safe and secure. slowly, it seems that the police department on campus is more interested in parking issues than major issues. there have been kidnappings, rapes, and multiple robberies on campus. keep your belongings close to you, and always travel in groups if you want to be safe. seriously, it's bad.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Arelis from Apopka, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences I absolutely love Santa Fe. It's such a small college with a big college attitude. Everyone is very friendly and always open to lend a hand. It's a great place to start as a freshman
Tips for prospective students Be open to making new friends. Not that it's hard at Santa Fe. Everyone is very friendly and you meet so many people by just standing at the Bookstore line and striking a conversation and the classes are small so it's easy to get to know everyone in the class
Academic Rigor Santa Fe is what a community college should be. There is no babying or anything like that. You learn very quickly that you no longer in highs school.
Dorm Life There are no dorms at Santa Fe but I thought to answer anyways. I live in an apartment close to the college, just a bus ride away and I love it. I have roommates and I did a roommate matching.
Food and Dining Gainesville is a small town but there's something to eat at just about every corner. Just hop on the bus, which is free with a Santa Fe ID and go out to the oaks mall or even archer rd.
What to do for fun Downtown is where all the fun is at. The closer to UF the better. My girlfriends and I have stumbled on little nook restaurants and ice cream shoppes and there's this apple bees that I offers karaoke nights on thrusdays and it's packed to the brim with college students and it's just a fun atmosphere
Bang for the buck Cheaper. I'm planning to transfer to UF in three years and I've already saved so much money. I'm transferring for my bachelors in Zoology but I'm doing a dual enrollement of sorts because I'm still going to be in Santa Fe working on my AS in technical zoology at the zoo. Im going to be saving so much money!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Santa Fe always has something going on, food, music, free tshirts- you name it. Always stay updated on the ESanta Fe website
Great for these types of students Any type, really. It's a chill place
Clubs and Activities They have every club imaginable. And if they don't have a club you like, make one. People are always willing to try new things.
Campus Safety Very safe. I had a night class I had to take and security was always on campus. And they had the call posts which you only have to press a button and the security cart will come and investigate or escort you to wherever you need to go
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Samantha from Webster, FL
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will enjoy being here Found a great apartment, close to school.
Bang for the buck I can finish my animal sciences degree and be able to transfer to UF and save a TON of money
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Derrick from Waldo, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Tips for prospective students You have to stay on track, don't let the college life get to you.
Make sure you study before going anywhere with your friends.
Try to make study group, that way you can get information on something you didn't know and the others can get something that they didn't know.Great for these types of students This School is great for those who are not ready for the universities or other 4 year colleges.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Sharon from Miami, FL
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.
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Shafina from Gainesville, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences I think that the opinion of the college would vary based on the person and experiences each person had. My experience here was not the best. I had lots of issues that took place that affected my grades in this college.
Tips for prospective students If you ever want to come to this college, make sure that you are well planned. This college is what I would call a second chance for those who was not able to enter in the University after high school. This will give you an opportunity to make up your grades, and be able to transfer quickly.
Academic Rigor The academic in the college here depends on the professor and the courses you take. If you take a science class, the course is usually difficult but yet manageable. In these classes, the professor matters the most because there is a huge vary in the type of professor there are for these classes. Some of them are so difficult it is hard to pass. Some of them are so easy and getting an A is a joke.
Dorm Life The dorms here are fairly in fair price range. Before getting a place to stay, you would have to get an apartment guide to find the right price. Once you find the right price, you would have to do a tour of that place to see if you feel safe in that place. Once you find that place, you can then move there. First, it will feel really scary because you are new. Then, you will meet new friends and find that they come to college for the same reason as you and you will turn out to have study buddies as well.
Food and Dining The food in college is what I consider expensive. There is a small food court that has only three restaurants. Domino's, La Fortuna, and Subway. The best restaurant I would recommend for new comers is Subway. The food is in manageable prince and the quantity is filling. If you want a cheaper deal, you can walk from campus to Wendy's or McDonald's for 15 minutes walk.
What to do for fun There is a recreation room in the S building where you can play games and talk with people. I usually walk around to find people to talk with or attend some events.
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Kiara from Gainesville, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Beautiful Campus. Nice class sizes. Fun student Government.
Tips for prospective students No room and board so find a nice apartment nearby. Bus passes come in handy and one is included with tuition. Make friends.
Academic Rigor Some teachers are not serious.
Dorm Life No dorms.
Food and Dining Not many choices only 3 or 4.
What to do for fun Sports like intramural. Travelings and Student Government.
Bang for the buck Prices are good I think.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Jazz band performs in an are between cafeteria and lawn.
Great for these types of students Relaxed.
Clubs and Activities Many.
Greek Life One honors club.
Campus Safety Pretty safe but events do occur.
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Lacey from Wildwood, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Very nice college, and a pretty campus. Teachers will work with you about assignments and absences. Only college around here with a zoo!
Tips for prospective students Be sure to pay for your classes on time so you will not be dropped. Check out the planetarium and rock garden around campus. Go visit the zoo on campus as well.
Academic Rigor Some classes and teachers are harder than others. Also, when the teachers give a lot of homework at the same time it becomes overwhelming.
Food and Dining Limited dining, only had three restaurants to choose from.
What to do for fun There are random things going on around campus all the time. Pay attention to the newsletter so you can be informed.
Bang for the buck I did get a lot out of my classes, however some of the books that I paid good money for had writing in them already.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus No.
Great for these types of students Students who want to get in and out of class without being interrupted by campaigns and organizations.
Clubs and Activities Lots of clubs to choose from that are presented at the beginning of every semester.
Campus Safety A lot of guards and police on campus at all times.
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Sarath from Gainesville, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Santa Fe is a typical community college. There are many things that can be frustrating about the place, but overall it is a good school.
Tips for prospective students If you want to get your AA in two years, go to classes full time & take some classes in the summer.
Academic Rigor Most of the teachers are caring & are willing to help you.
Food and Dining Only three restaurants on campus. (Domino's, Subways, & La Fantina)
What to do for fun There is a rec room with table tennis, pool, TV to hook up your console
Bang for the buck A lot of classes I needed for my degree were cancelled at the last limit & I could not take any alternatives.
Great for these types of students Students who need more personal help
Greek Life Nothing that I have seen.
Campus Safety Many crimes have happened since I started attending.
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Michael from Gainesville, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Strong, intellectual school with teacher devoted to helping you, small class rooms that you can feel comfortable in and don't get lost in the size.
Tips for prospective students don't be nervous, just get in sit down and listen study and have fun learning, this is college it is all about you and your future.
Academic Rigor the Academics is hard but not impossible, but it is college not high school, this is for your future, some things are meant to be work for not breeze through, so when you are done you will feel the accomplishment
Dorm Life no dorms
Food and Dining Food is good you have fast food and fresh cook food your choice.
What to do for fun Santa Fe does have a recreation room but again this is college so fun is with your friends.
Great for these types of students Great for any type of student
Clubs and Activities many clubs not currently part of one.
Campus Safety Campus safety is key but campus is small so no much of a threat
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Courtney from Leesburg, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences it is a wonderful college that i am glad to attend. it is helping me get to my degree in nursing that i would like to get. the college is student oriented, and keep us wanting more education.
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Erica from Gainesville, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences santa fe college is a fantastic institution with wonderful faculty to help you on your academic endeavours. they have a fabulous honors program and many scholarship opportunities. i highly recommend!
Tips for prospective students do your best, get involved and you will see success happen! there are so many clubs on campus! join one!
Academic Rigor some professors are better than others, but i can only tell you what i have heard because all of mine have been exceptional!
Dorm Life no dorm. close apartments but would recommend living further away
Food and Dining only three resturants in the food court, a cafe in the library and some convenience snacks at the bookstore but the food court is consistently good!
What to do for fun join a club!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus rock cycle garden, natural history and geologic exhibits on campus. geographic and biological sites. math lab for help with homework. student services building has many things in it
Great for these types of students any!
Clubs and Activities cant name em all but if they dont have it, you can start it!
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Miss Kya
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences it is okay
Tips for prospective students get involve as much as possible. there is already a lack of interest in student involvement. plus its a wide spread of ages there so to get in where you fit in your only hope is student government events and functions!
Academic Rigor health science department is tough and they lack good teachers. math you have to do your research on ratemyprofessor.com; if not your screwed!
Dorm Life no dorms. student housing is not that good in my opinion. to much crime activity in the apartment complex
Food and Dining not that much of an selection. very limited.
What to do for fun mall. and uf! lol
Bang for the buck bowling splitz. uf athletic events. university ave night life!
Campus Safety campus crime rate at the main campus is a little sketchy. be careful!
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Samantha from Keystone Heights, FL
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences santa fe is a very safe school. they try to find the best teachers to offer you the best education and help. the counselors are very helpful in setting up for school.
Tips for prospective students don't be nervous when walking the hallways there is always a teacher or student willing to help. talk with your counselor!
Academic Rigor the education here is excellent!
Food and Dining gainsville has one of the biggest selections of resturants.
What to do for fun i love going to smoothie planet or shopping at our oaks mall. i love studying at any coffee shop!
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Darian from Newberry, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences great school and cheap for in state majors as well as housing 5-10 miles away from the school
Tips for prospective students study and pay attention in class
What to do for fun go to the gym
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus no unusual traditions
Great for these types of students students who like free food
Greek Life none
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Miguel from Gaineville, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences it's a great college that offers many programs which opens a students field of opportunity. it offers programs such as nursing, dental, animal zoo tech, and business programs. these programs often train students for a job with hands on experience in the field they want to work in.
Tips for prospective students make sure to do well on your sat's, act's and cpt to avoid unnecessary classes. also look into the programs it offer.
Academic Rigor santa is a college and requires studying to pass classes. it offers an honors program for those who qualify.
Dorm Life there aren't dorms for santa fe college, but there are many affordable apartments around santa fe's location.
Food and Dining santa fe's cafeteria offers three restaurants which are subway, la fortuna ( a latin food restaurant), and dominos.
What to do for fun santa fe offers many clubs in which students can participate in. most clubs are specifically for students majors which help students succeed in their major.
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Debra from Dunnellon, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences they have great technical and professional degrees. their teachers are some of the best in their fields and with day and night classes, i can choose classes around my schedule.
Tips for prospective students do not wait till the last minute. if you want to start your education and you live in the gainesville area then register today.
Academic Rigor classes are not easy but with some time management and good study habits it is easy to keep a good grade point average.
Dorm Life santa fe has no dorms.
What to do for fun there is a gym, a baseball team, a student activities building and much more for anyone who is interested in being active in student life.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus they have campuses located in more than 3 surrounding towns.
Great for these types of students any type!
Clubs and Activities student government, cultural clubs, art and music clubs and much more.
Campus Safety you can register your home number, your cellphone number and email address so you are notified if there is a security problem on campus. i love it.
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Travis from Ocklawaha, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot This place is an amazing place... nice faculty and staff, anyone that I have ran into is happy to see me!!
Am enjoying being here The location is great its just outside of the actual city of Gainesville and is pretty quiet around the school!
Bang for the buck Small Class sizes, Professors who care, and courses that matter and degrees for me all a great slogan and is not a lie
Tips for prospective students This is a great school and I enjoy waking up and going to class
Great for these types of students All Types of Students
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Kendriana from Gainesville, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Many of the instructors at Santa Fe are very open-minded and fun. A lot of them let you voice how you feel on subjects past and current which makes good discussion in class.
Am enjoying being here I enjoy being a student at Santa Fe college because of the vibe, many students are from everywhere so it is a multi-cultural setting full of high-energy and fun:)
Bang for the buck Santa Fe College is a college that understands that college students are there to make it! They wont nickle and dime you!
Great for these types of students Santa Fe College is a great choice for upcoming college students looking to start small. The friendly atmosphere is a plus! You will always here about ways to get involved, like in student government or in school clubs. So, if you feel like you are the kind of student who likes more personal interactions within the class and the campus this is the right place for you!
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Lourdes from Davenport, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
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Jessica from Starke, FL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Some of the teachers may not have a teaching strategy that you like, but if you take the time to study and practice all the materials are understandable. Many of the teachers are willing to help you and there are plenty of tutors around.
Am enjoying being here There is always something going on at the campus. It is a very friendly atmosphere and has its own personality.
Great for these types of students Students who like smaller classes and the ability to talk one on one with teachers.
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Alexandra from Miami, FL
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
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Cynthia
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments Did learn a lot The classes were okay. Some were not taught very well, while others were fantastic.
Tips for prospective students This college is okay to start out with. But, don;t just leave it here. Use this school as a way to get into higher institutions.
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