| Top Ten Reasons to Attend UWF
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| #1. “High standards and the resources to meet them” — Audra Hayes, Pensacola, FL |
- 49 degree programs with 110 specializations
- A top Honors Program
- Accredited by ten accrediting organizations
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| #2. “Professors dedicated to your education 100%” — Kendall Sands, Pensacola, FL |
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- 355 interested and interesting scholar-experts who are passionate about their fields of knowledge and ready to share their expertise
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| #3. “The perfect size you need to succeed” — Maria Turner, Mobile, AL |
- Professional staff members in the Dean of Students Office, Counseling Center, Career Services, and Student Support Services are available to provide personal and academic assistance to students.
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| #4. “A really, really nice campus and residence halls” — Bryant Chase, Fort Myers, FL |
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- 1,600 acres of nature preserve
- On-campus hiking, biking, canoeing, and kayaking
- Clean, modern housing facilities with a bathroom in each room for more than 1,450 students
- New residence hall scheduled to open Fall 2010
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| #5. “So much more affordable” — Thomas Guardiola, Miami, FL |
- Florida Resident—$3,649 tuition and fees; $6,900 room and board; $1,200 books
- Alabama Resident—$4,741 tuition and fees; $6,900 room and board; $1,200 books
- Non-Resident—$14,813 tuition and fees; $6,900 room and board; $1,200 books (approximate costs for the 2008-2009 academic year)
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| #6. “The best time of your life” — Larissa Brito, Brasilia, Brazil |
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- Leadership opportunities in Student Government, UWF Navigators, and Voyages Students Leadership Program, and more than 160 clubs
- 15 fraternities and sororities
- More than 30 sports clubs and intramurals
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| #7. “A sense of community with everyone” — Julie Majors, Pensacola, FL |
- 10,500 students from 48 states and 87 countries
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| #8. “Cutting edge facilities ” — Nick Garner, Dillsburg, PA |
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- Best sports recreation facility on the panhandle
- Brand new, state of the art Science and Engineering Building with a 3D simulator and robotics lab
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| #9. “A strong school spirit” — Lindsey Davis, Tallahassee, FL |
- NCAA DIVISION II—MEN’S TEAMS: Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis
- NCAA DIVISION II—WOMEN’S TEAMS: Basketball, Cross-country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball
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| #10. “The most amazing beaches in the world” — Jordan Glenn, West Palm Beach, FL |
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- 20 miles of beaches on the Gulf of Mexico
- University ownership of 120 beach acres for student research and recreation
- Annual Blue Angels Airshow
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