Tell me what you know about Jacksonville University and University of North Florida. Are they both good schools?

[FollowYourDreams]

Wow I'm surprised to hear that about UNF. The curriculum for the exercise program and the psychology program at UNF seems to be very particular. Maybe their strong point is in the health sciences? What is FCCJ?

[Northside904]

Originally Posted by Nightman_Cometh

Some graduates that I have met from UNF recently makes it seem like diplomas are a dime a dozen. These kids (4 of them) recently graduated from UNF with a BA in Mass Communications (film and video production).

All 4 of them couldnt white balance, couldnt hold a shot, didnt know how to adjust a tripod and froze when I tried to explain how to use Final Cut Pro (industry standard editing program). I learned all of that at FCCJ in the 1st semester.

Also met 2 current business students who are in their senior year (probably graduated now) and they both said it was a waste of time and money and they have learned next to nothing.

UNF can be relatively easy, I won't lie. I got my BA and MBA in Business Administration from there and my classes were ridiculously easy, made A's all the way through. I feel like I got something out of my education as I'm putting to use the knowledge/skills I've gained.

[madcapmagishion]

Originally Posted by FollowYourDreams

Wow I'm surprised to hear that about UNF. The curriculum for the exercise program and the psychology program at UNF seems to be very particular. Maybe their strong point is in the health sciences? What is FCCJ?

FCCJ is no more .... it is now FSCJ Florida State College Jacksonville its the old Florida Community College Jacksonville.

[FollowYourDreams]

Oh well that is too bad, I called FSCJ and they didn't have either of the programs I am wanting to do.

[projectmaximus]

Originally Posted by FollowYourDreams

Oh well that is too bad, I called FSCJ and they didn't have either of the programs I am wanting to do.

Yeah, FSCJ only offers a handful of Bachelors degree programs right now.

Anyway, knowing nothing about your program, your likes and dislikes, and your situation, it sounds like UNF might be better based on what you've said. On a very broad level it's better value, a larger school with slightly more options for both undergrad and grad, and it seems like it's a push on your academic interests since you say it would better prepare you for a grad program. If only you could visit and see what suits you better. Luckily you'll only be there for one year so it won't be as consequential as it could be if you were an incoming freshman.

For what it's worth, UNF would generally be the safer choice. Good luck!