My College Choice

The two colleges I would choose would be either UCF(University of Florida) or FSU(Florida State University). I choose these two college Universities because they both offer many programs that I can see myself getting involved in. Not only that but they both are close to home and I will not be too far away from my family. I don't want to be away from my family for too long, I"ll get home sick. My college choice will be either of the four year colleges. I will start at SPC for two years than move on from there. I want to be in a college where I feel comforable and I feel they have what it take to lead me to become a successful nurse. Both of my college choices have a nursing program. Which would be best for me?

         University of Central Florida have an outstanding location, a beautiful campus, undergraduate research opportunities, a talented and diverse student body, experienced faculty members who focus on teaching, and dynamic community partnerships. It is located in Orlando, Fla where there are many water parks and theme parks. The location cannot be better! The tuition cost for undergraduates Florida residents who do not plan to become a Doctor or Physical Therapy is $82.03. The Repeat Course Fee (per hour) is $175.84. Equipment fee can be up to $90.00 and late registration fee is $100.00. There are many more fees and all the fees add up to about $2713.08.Basic Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing, and Doctor of Nusing Practice. The Orlando Chapter of the Student Nurses Association at UCF won eleven of 30 possible awards—including honors for community health, activities, scholarship, and leadership. They have had some successful nurses in the past. I will like to continue the trend and become a successful nurse as well. The College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida is the university’s 11th college and has been graduating nurses from its program since 1981. The faculty is committed to providing quality multidisciplinary educational programs for a diverse student population at the undergraduate level.            Tuition fee is $177.00 (per credit hour). Late Registration fee(if applicable) is $30.00.Housing for a year is $2,200.00. Technology / Recreation FEE IS $79.00. FSU's tuition fee is more expensive than UCF. There is a $94.97 difference in tuition fee. If I chose UCF I will be saving nearly $95, but if I register late I will be saving $70.00 with FSU. So which do I chose? UCF or FSU? My choice is final. I chose UCF because I like their Nursing Program and if I become a successful nurse, the exra $70 tuition fee will be worth it.

Florida State has been designated a "Doctoral/Research University-Extensive," the top designation by the Carnegie Foundation, and many of the university’s research programs consistently rank among the nation’s top twenty-five public universities. These include programs in physics, chemistry, oceanography, statistics, ecology and evolutionary biology, meteorology, political science, psychology, sociology, criminology and information studies. Our researchers are fostering collaborative partnerships that are critical to sustaining innovation that promises to address age-old problems of disease, illiteracy, national security and growing concerns about our environment. The nursing program is what interest me most about Florida State University.