Personal Narrative: My Trip To Orlando

For most Florida residents, we look forward to those long weekends or holidays where we know we can make the trip to Orlando for a few days of fun and excitement. Orlando isn't known as a city, but rather, the “place with all the parks”. With UCF's location right next to this city we hold as a get-away, it makes it extremely unique and even beats out many colleges for simply being so close to a vacation we've all longed to be on. Being so near Universal and Disney can even feel like home, and when you're learning and on the weekends can drive a short distance to hang out at Downtown Disney, it's basically a dream come true. When I was younger, I had two neighbors who told me they were moving to Orlando, and I was so excited for them I asked if they could take me with them. For 12 year old me, I only thought of Orlando as the place where I could ride the cool attractions and stay up late. Now, I see it as the place I hope to further my education and make a name for myself in the field of psychology. Orlando means many things to us Floridians, but to me it means a place where I can pursue my dream whilst feeling at home. While the attraction to the vacation aspect is a
major consideration in my choosing to apply to UCF, the accommodations are superior to many colleges I have considered. As a teenager in today's society, the pressure to be independent and successful is at its peak when going to college.
While the actual school is paramount, often the question raised is “are you going to stay with your parents?” This question is generally met by a “I'm out of here!”, or nervous fidgeting. Luckily, UCF has a plethora of options for housing. There is the Neptune Community, Lake Claire, and the esteemed Towers at Knights Plaza, among many other just as well regarded communities. The exciting part about this? Florida Prepaid College even helps pay for many of the communities, and this is readily encouraged by our parents who saved up for so long to send us off to be successful. UCF has the ultimate housing necessities, and this honestly makes me feel more at home with all the
amenities.
All in all, UCF is one of the best schools in Florida, not even considering the education. It's unique location provides something many schools cannot compete with, and its affordable and roomy housing makes even the farthest of kids feel comfortable in their surroundings. UCF is my top choice, and I can't wait to be a Knight.