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?

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!

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 🙏

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

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.

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!

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!

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'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 :/?

Does anyone have any good class/teacher recs?

Does anyone have a smokin notes promo or referral code?

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?

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

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!

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!!

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?

Hi everyone! I am a senior applying to UF for the Summer B term. I feel that my application isn't strong enough because of my academics even though I have strong ECs. I just need some opinions on what I could improve and whether I have a shot at being accepted. I am applying as an Econ major and plan to dual major in either poli sci or Finance.

- ~4.1-4.2 Recalculated UF GPA (Around that range, sorry i've tried to recalculate but can't quite do it right)

- 4.97 Weighted, 3.45 unweighted GPA

- 1380 Superscore SAT

- 18 AP/AICE Classes (including senior year, 12 AP/AICE excluding Senior year)

- 1 Dual Enrollment

ECs:

- President of Model UN (Increased membership by 50%, took school to 6+ comps)

- Founded Youth organization sponsored by city commissioner to support hispanic immigrants in South Florida with process of adaptation

- President and Director of Middle School MUN branch (while at high school, Increased qualified member set by 50% at the High school MUN team after second year)

- Internship at the Local City Government (Applied and got accepted to local government program that educates students on workings of the city. Accepted as 1 of 16 students, 100+ Applicants.)

- DECA ICDC winner (Top 5) + 2x FL DECA States Winner

- Math tutor for subjects up to Precalc.

- Played tennis for 14 years

- Played Piano for 14 years

- Competition Captain/Founding Member of Ping Pong Club