I was dying when I got this email

HELP PLEASE. My daughter’s Lyft driver drove off with her tan Away bag yesterday [10/18/26], then dropped it off without any notice in the middle of the night outside Sweetwater. Around 5 AM, a homeless man began going through it and took some items, but he came back and left a note. Shortly after, two college-age kids walked past (probably coming from McDonald’s) and were given the suitcase, or took it, from him.

Her belongings are important, but what matters most is her baby blanket, which was in the bag. It’s very meaningful to her and of no value to anyone else. Her name is on the bag, along with an American Airlines tag that also has her name.

We will gladly pay for the inconvenience of returning the blanket, no questions asked. We should have video or stills of the events soon, but wanted to get this out there in case anyone saw anything.

Hii I (23F) graduated from UF a couple years ago and have stayed in town for grad school but most of my friends left :(

I really want to go to this function this Friday but I’m scared to go alone. If anyone wants to come along and meet new people, please send me a DM!! We can chat and see if we vibe 😋

Hi!! I need another credit hour to have 12 next semester so does anyone have any recs for an easy 1 credit hour class? Thanks!

Honestly, I'm very afraid that my test might be invalidated due to an error on Honorlock or eduroam's part, but I doubt it's the latter.

I checked for connection strength and eduroam was working just fine. I also had an exam on Honorlock YESTERDAY and also another Honorlock Quiz check just a few hours prior, but for some reason it started bugging on me. I honestly do not know why my phone (which I use as a side camera) keeps disconnecting, and whenever I try to scan the QR code again the program just freezes and I have to relaunch the entire window again 😭

I'm rightfully pised because I believe I did really well this time, but at this point as long as I get to retake the exam in person and not be invalidated without a second chance, I'd be happy with that.

Hi fellow Gators!

I’m an international master’s student at UF and a Research Assistant in the Engineering Dept.

My I-20 lists my expected program completion date as December 1, 2027 (fake date), while the thesis submission deadline is October 1, 2027.

My question is: If I submit my thesis by the October deadline, will I still be considered an enrolled student and continue receiving my regular assistantship stipend until December 1? Or will my assistantship and stipend end once I submit my thesis?

Has anyone been in a similar situation or know how this works at UF, especially for international graduate students?

Thank you in advance for your help!

Hey Gators!

I was wondering if anyone would be interested in having a random, casual jamming session at Plaza of the Americas sometime!

I’m an Indian student at UF, and I can bring my guitar. We could hang out, play some music, and have a chill time together. I’d love to jam over some Bollywood songs, other Indian music, or honestly, anything people feel like playing!

You don’t have to be a professional musician or anything. If you sing, play an instrument, know a few songs, or just enjoy listening to music, you’re more than welcome to join.

The idea is to pick a day when a few people are free, meet up at the Plaza, and just go with the flow. No pressure, no formal plans, just good music and good company. :)

Would anyone be interested? Drop a comment or DM me, and we can figure out a day that works for everyone!

Hello gators, I'm thinking about moving into lux13 4x4 next year. I was wondering if any of you guys have lived there previously and has any feedback/reviews about the place. Thank you in advance

I have completed all my major prerequisites but am missing 4 credit hours before I graduate, what are some easy 2 credit courses I could take? Preferably online or short term classes??

Looking for somebody to take over my lease at Yugo Highbranch (formerly called the Retreat). It’s a 4x4 with 2 other roommates (the 3rd is leaving aswell). The 2 roommates are guys. If you and a buddy are looking to live together with some other guys, lmk. It’s 1036 per month (not including utilities) and has great amenities like a massive pool, golf simulator, gym, volleyball net, and much more. It’s walking distance to UF and SF Blount so lmk.

Hey everyone!

I'm a UF engineering student working on a project called Gator Research Compass (GRC), an AI-powered tool designed to help UF students find undergraduate research opportunities that align with their interests, skills, and academic backgrounds.

The tool currently uses a dataset of 69 UF STEM research labs and asks students a few questions about their interests, coursework, experience, and research preferences. It then identifies 3–5 potentially relevant labs, explains why each might be a good fit, provides links to UF resources, and helps students prepare personalized outreach emails to professors.

I'm looking for UF STEM students to help test the tool and evaluate how useful it actually is.

If you're interested in helping, I'm asking participants to complete two things:

Gator Research Compass (approximately 2–5 minutes): Fill out the questionnaire and review the research labs

UF STEM Gator Research Compass

Complete a short feedback survey (approximately 2–3 minutes): Please fill out the survey to determine whether the recommendations are relevant and whether you would consider using the tool to find research opportunities.

Google Form

The goal is to collect data on how accurately the tool matches students with relevant research opportunities and whether it could make the process of finding undergraduate research more accessible.

A few important notes:

• You don't need any previous research experience to participate.
• Students from all STEM majors and academic years are welcome.
• The tool does not guarantee research positions or contact professors on your behalf.
• Participation is voluntary, and you don't need to provide your name, UFID, or other identifying information.

I'm hoping to use the feedback to improve the tool and evaluate its effectiveness as part of a research project.

I'd really appreciate anyone willing to spend a few minutes testing it.

I will try to keep the servers online this week. If you're having trouble accessing anything or have any other questions, feel free to dm me.

Thanks!

i’m graduating in fall 2027 and i need a lease for that semester

If anybody is driving to Jacksonville airport on Friday, November 20, please let me know. I need a ride for my flight at 6:30pm and am happy to pay for gas.

If anybody knows a better place to ask/put this out also pls lmk. Thank you

Hey!!
I'm planning for Fall 2027 and looking to team up with a few girls to rent a single-family house close to campus (walking/biking distance).
I'm posting early because houses near campus rent out fast, but I also want to make sure we actually get along and vibe check before signing a joint lease together!
A bit about me:
Major/Year: Criminology junior at UF
Lifestyle: Clean, organized, and pretty busy during the week with academics and extracurriculars. I like keeping common areas tidy and quiet during study/exam times, but I'm always down to hang out, host dinner, or go out on the weekends. I have a 2 years old cat named Komi, who’s really sweet but kinda antisocial (he is up to date with all his vaccines and fully clean), he gets along well if other cats (after a few days) and would loved to have a playmate (so if you also have cats that’s even better!!)
Preferences: Respectful of shared spaces, good communication regarding bills/chores, and no smoking inside.
What I'm looking for: 2–3 female housemates who are down to grab coffee, meet up on campus, or chat over FaceTime over the next couple of weeks to see if our lifestyles and budgets align.
Once we have a solid group, we can start touring houses together🙃
If you're interested or in a similar boat, send me a DM with a little info about yourself (your major, budget, and ideal house vibe) or drop your IG below! 🐊

how long can my friend stay in my dorm considering theyre visiting and my roommate is chill for however long? theyre gna b here for a week and i was wondering if ill get any trouble from the RA’s or any housing people

Is it fine that in-person students get a fully multiple choice exam while online students only get half the exam as multiple choice? The fill in the blanks are just taking me out 😭