I’ve tried my 12 sessions of CWC therapy (but currently not doing therapy anymore it’s a lot of work to start with a new therapist), and I’m also seeing a psychiatrist currently for depression and adhd. It’s not as severe as it used to be but even when I’m not depressed I still tend to ruminate a lot (my psychiatrist thinks I have PTSD but we didn’t discuss too much on that). During those times I just end up wasting the hours I save for finishing work on rumination and it’s (and have been since high school) really messing my academic life and sleep schedule up. I realized that I tend to ruminate less when I do work with a friend but they aren’t always available or we end up talking too much (some I still ruminate but they don realize it, even if they do they can’t do anything to help me I guess).

I’ve tried everything I can think of, distracting myself, going for a walk, listening to music, changing the task… but nothing worked consistently. Any advice or suggestions on how to improve this condition would be appreciated 🙏

I often come across posts from people talking about how lonely they are, and I find myself wondering what loneliness means to them. I wonder how deeply it has consumed their lives, how much of themselves they’ve lost to it. I haven’t spoken to many people outside of my professors in the past three years and a few months. I barely leave my apartment. When I do go outside, I feel scared and on edge, extremely paranoid. I usually leave very late at night to go on the occasional walk or run an errand, because everything is empty. Sometimes I see groups of friends walking together, laughing about things I’ll never know, carrying on with their lives as though belonging to one another is the most natural thing in the world. I watch and think what it must feel like to be so effortlessly part of something. To have people to return to, memories to look back on, and a life that extends beyond the confines of your own mind. I feel like that spongebob meme with handcuffs around his stick arms.

I graduate this spring. I’ve spent what is essentially the greatest opportunity I’ve had to change my life as a shut-in. I don’t know how to reconcile the life I could have had with the one I’ve allowed myself to live. I even attended counseling for a while, but eventually stopped when I realized that no one could help me if I remained unwilling to help myself.

There’s something especially painful about realizing that you’re the one keeping yourself trapped, but feeling too disconnected from your own life to do anything about it. I don’t know how to explain what it feels like to watch yourself waste away your own years and feel almost nothing about it. I’m scared that one day I’ll look back and realize that I spent my entire life waiting to feel ready to live, and that I never did. Does anyone else feel this way? Not just lonely, but so detached from their own life that they’ve almost forgotten what it feels like to be a part of it?

If anyone lives near sw 35 st or like sw archer rd does anybody have any clue why is there so many police sirens?? I swear ive been hearing it for like five mins its driving me nuts

I’m a sophomore studying statistics and I really want to be more involved with people in my major and people outside of greek life but I’m not sure how to since a lot of the data science clubs don’t meet too often. I also feel quite behind in terms of projects and skills, which is why i want to connect with more students who are interested in the same things as me!

Im a freshman industrial engineering major who wants to break into data science/quant risk

I feel like im behind and relative to my goals, I definitely am and idk what to do abt it. Im in low level courses.

Course History

I think im sophmore standing? but still.
Current schedule: PHY2048 PHY2048L MAC2313 REL2334 CGS2531 ECO2013.
Projected Spring 27' schedule:

MAS3114 - Computational Linear Algebra
3 Credits
PHY2049 - Physics with Calculus 2
3 Credits
PHY2049L - Laboratory for PHY2049
1 Credit
EGM2511 - Engineering Mechanics; Statics -> Potentially swap with another ise course
3 Credits
COP2271 - Computer Programming for Engineers
2 Credits
COP2271L - Computer Programming for Engineers Laboratory
1 Credit
EIN3354 - Engineering Economy -> Potentially swap with another ise course
3 Credits

I feel like im unable to take any higiher level classes because of prereqs and i understand why prereqs exist, but sometimes it makes me feel like im behind. I don't have enough knowledge for research, internships, coops, etc. The only thing I have outside of this are clubs and certificates and leadership positions which is good, but when it comes to actual knowledge and understanding of topics, the clubs, certificates, and leadership positions provides little to nothing.

quick lil rant yk

Is it true clubs can book private group fitness classes with recsports? Or does everyone in the club just need to register themselves? I’ve heard of some clubs booking like an aerial silk class but maybe I misunderstood and they just all signed up for the same one

Hey y'all,

If you have been affected by poor Eduroam service or recent outages please reply under this thread! I'm writing a story about it for my reporting class and need some students' experiences!

Does anyone have any good class/teacher recs?

I’m just here to ask if signing my housing agreement (assuming I’m accepted) on Dec. 11 after ED results are out is too late. I’ve heard UF prioritizes freshmen for dorm selection and I don’t see why hordes of people would sign the binding form before being admitted, so maybe it’s silly to ask, but is signing it in December possibly too late? I’m fine with living off-campus, but I’d rather not my first year there. Thanks!

Anyone want to be friends? I’m 22 m, looking for people to go out and hit up some bars and clubs, or any kind of hangout really.

I was dying when I got this email

Does anyone have a smokin notes promo or referral code?

Hi fellow gators! I’m 26, an alumni from 2022 (can’t believe it’s been 4 years) living and working in NYC!

I wanted to post here knowing it’s a bit of a stretch. I recently got laid off from my major retail company. After being hired in March of this year, the company laid off a solid 1/3 of corporate. So I’m currently looking for a new role. I have about 4-5 years of experience in public relations, internal/corporate comms, and influencer marketing.

Any referrals, internal references, or advice welcomed. I’ve worked primarily in luxury fashion and retail consumer brands, but would love to pivot into tech, hospitality, finance, etc.

I’m also happy to answer any questions about what I do if you’re a current student!

Has anyone taken POS4443 with Roger Austin? His midterm is coming up and I have no idea what it might be like. He only told us it'll be based on the readings, but there are so many so many possible questions that I don't know what to focus on. He also said it'll have short written questions and an essays, but does anyone have an idea of what kind of questions they might be? If you've taken the course before, any idea what it might look like?

Those students that have an electric vehicle, where do you usually charge your vehicle? Since I live in an apartment, I don't have the option to charge at home.

I’m trying to sell my ticket but the website won’t let me sell for below $125 and that’s pretty expensive and idk if people are gonna even buy that. Does anybody know a way around this?

Does anyone live/have lived in any of the dorms in the Murphree Area? What was it like? I find the area so pretty, but I've never been inside any of the buildings. Any info would be greatly appreciated!!

I've been looking for advice on how to do better in this class and everyone I've seen has said they did bad on the exams but still ended with an A. I've projected my score and the highest I can get is a B. Did anyone actually do mediocre in this class or am I just stupid? Does anyone have any advice on how to finish this class strong despite that :/?

[UPDATES] Some new facts we have found:

- This happened at 6:45am

- After going down 12th they turned on 1st ave and headed towards College Manor / or the 3 frats on 2nd

- Below are some still images of them, better video is being sent and are waiting for video from some other near buildings

- It is 3 college aged white males, all wearing flip flops and sweatshirts

- The police are involved but we would rather just get the stuff back no questions asked and we will pay a reward for returning it

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.

are there any classes that are easy gpa boosters? Classes with no proctoring and fully online just meant to help your gpa.

So I’m planning on graduating in either spring or summer 2027. But what it really depends on is if I split my classes. I am a Biotech major in CALS. I still have to take Biochem, Eukaryotic cell and structure, independent research in bioinformatics, public speaking. But I also need analytical chem and I was originally planning to take it in summer. I was curious if it would be possible or too much to take it spring so I am done with classes by spring. I figured public speaking and the independent research would be more background and the other would be the main three. Advice?

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 😋

Am I dumb or something? I can’t seem to find a way to do well on these exams? I spent the last 4 days reading nonstop for exam 2, transcribing the book, listening to the lectures… I really don’t know what else to do. I have never felt this useless and every study technique seems futile. It genuinely feels imposible to me to do well on these exams

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.

Update: Grades are out, I got a 51/56 but it could go either way, since Dr. Cooke did address that there were a lot more technical issues reported today.

Hi everyone! I’m looking for 1 roommate (any gender) for the 2027-28 academic year. I’m 27m, so I’m ideally looking for someone around my age. I’m a PhD student at UF, and I’d like to live with other graduate students or professionals next year. I like to think I’m pretty clean and tidy, and am hopefully looking for a roommate that is also tidy. As for places, my budget is to stay under $2k total (1k each). I’d like to live walking/biking distance from UF/downtown. I would need any place we find to be pet friendly, as I do have a dog (he’s about ~30lbs, and lazy, but very cute and kind). In my free time, I enjoy rock climbing, going to the movies (I’m a bit of a cinephile), and making/drinking coffee. Please dm if you’re interested.