University Central Florida
Michelle Balaun2019-01-21T10:08:01+00:00UCF is an emerging preeminent research university in Florida and one of the largest universities in the U.S. One of the best colleges when it comes to q [...]
UCF is an emerging preeminent research university in Florida and one of the largest universities in the U.S. One of the best colleges when it comes to q [...]
First time living with someone you're not related to! Living in a dorm my freshman year was probably one of the best decisions I made while attending U [...]
Economical to Extravagant It happens before you know it. They are really living it. Literally. In about October or November of your student’s freshman y [...]
Living Off-Campus. Here are our best tips for rentals at UCF. With each of my kids, I have three, not one stayed in the dorms beyond their freshman year [...]
Just Like Home You may be surprised at how one can transition a mass-produced, industrial-looking dorm room into a warm and inviting room/suite. And the [...]
A Nice Place to Stay Keeping in mind that Orlando is not only a college town but also the fun capital, there is a vast selection of hotel options. There [...]
Let's Move! Once your student has been given their move in date and dorm/residence assignment, the process of handling what can be a stressful, labor in [...]
When You Need to Stay on Budget Before coming to college, I knew I wanted an updated wardrobe. Being trendy and cute is important. So is being thrifty. [...]
Where Will They Put All Their Stuff? That time between semesters when they want to bring everything home for a few weeks or a summer and you are wonderi [...]
Access for all! When my oldest began college, which can feel tremendous by way of size alone compared to high school, she was relieved to know that som [...]
The inside scoop for real! You can certainly read about the dorms and where to live on campus on the UCF Housing and Residence Life pages, but we asked [...]
How to manage shared living space. For many students entering college, this may be their first time away from home for an extended period of time. Whil [...]
Make them sooner than later! UCF holds graduation ceremonies three times per year with May being the largest ceremony, broken down by each college. Spr [...]
U.C.F. M.I.D. UCF’s move-in day is …well…a lot of work. Be prepared for many trips to the car and possibly one or two to the store for the inevitable fo [...]
Time to be Moving On Moving out can be almost as hectic as moving into the dorms and apartments. It did not make sense for us to drag the entire dorm su [...]
Nope, Don't Need It Actually what I wanted to share here was that given that this is my third child to head off to college, I have learned that there ar [...]
Seriously, Graduating Already? Remember how when our kids were little we couldn’t envision them leaving us and going off to college? Now, if you are lik [...]
Cleaning Services I never thought I would be saying this, but sometimes it is a good idea to hire a cleaning service for students. Hear me out… With flu [...]
Paws at UCF How many of you have literally Face-timed with your student and been asked to put the family pet near the phone? I have also sent videos and [...]