So, I went to Preview July 15th and 16th, this was my 1st time ever setting foot at UF and it was a very good "Ready, Get Set, GO!" type of thing. Preview had a lot of information available to new students, and if you had done the Preview Prep thoroughly, you were pretty much set. Most of preview was there to help you figure out what classes you want to take and should take.
We were put into groups of about 15-20 students and given a preview staffer to help. We sat through at least 3 lectures and met in our small groups 4 times. When we weren't being told about our classes we were informed on how to survive as a college student; safety, rules, conduct, wellness, etc.
We also had the opportunity to become a member of the Student Alumni Association and buy tickets to Gator Growl (the homecoming pep rally). We also received our required reading book, which must be finished by August 20th for the little gathering to discuss the book.
You will stay in Broward hall the night you sleep there, and it is your responsibility to wake up and eat in time to check out and continue with Day 2 of Preview. In my opinion Day 2 was a lot easier to handle than Day 1. A big concern of mine was making friends...or in this case temporary friends. This was also a lot easier than expected. Just remember that everyone is in the same boat as you are and your about to enter college, a little Independence isn't a bad thing.
~Caitlin
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