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My name is Vivian Hernadez and I am a junior majoring in biology at UCF. I graduated from University High School in Orlando, FL. My favorite class has been organic chemistry because it has given me a greater understanding of molecules and reactions happening all around us. I do not have a favorite professor or…

My name is Alicia McDougal and I graduated from Buccholz High School in Gainesville, Fl. I'm starting my last year studying Environmental Engineering at UCF. My favorite class was Chemical Process Control taught by Dr. Duranceau. This was probably one of the toughest courses I've taken at UCF but I learned so much from the…

My name is Catherine Felter and I am a rising sophomore in civil/environmental engineering at UCF. I went to Seminole High School. One of my favorite classes has been biology because it is something I am very interested in and really enjoyed the lab. My favorite professor so far would be one that I met…

My name is Elizabeth Anderson and I am a sophomore pursuing Applied Mathematics at UCF. I attended Monarch High School. My favorite class at UCF was Calculus II with Dr. Brian Moore. I enjoyed how Dr. Moore always let us know why we were learning certain subjects with interesting examples, along with “”story time”” about…

My name is Daniella Badal and I am currently a senior studying Microbiology & Molecular Biology (M&M). I graduated from Atlantic Technical Center Magnet High School in Coconut Creek, FL and joined UCF in 2008. My favorite classes are Endocrinology and Immunology Lab because the material taught is practical. Endocrinology exposes you to clinical cases…

My name is Jennifer Ulrich and I am a senior majoring in Industrial Engineering at UCF. I graduated from Stanton College Preparatory High School in Jacksonville, Fl. The Industrial Engineering program at UCF is amazing and filled with awesome teachers and interesting classes. If I had to pick a favorite class it would have to…

My major is Microbiology and Molecular Biology and I am currently a senior at UCF. I graduated from South Lake High School in Groveland, FL in 2008. My favorite professor at UCF is Dr. Moore, one of the calculus teachers of the EXCEL program. What I loved about Dr. Moore is that he made us…

My name is Whitney Keith. I'm a senior at the University of Central Florida studying Electrical Engineering. I graduated from Auburndale Senior High School in 2008, located in Auburndale Florida. My favorite class in college was C programming with Professor Arup Guha because it required a different type of thought process, logical thinking and problem…

My name is Demi Soulet and I am a sophomore, majoring in Molecular and Microbiology at UCF. I am currently working towards getting a minor in Dance as well. I attended Bishop Moore Catholic High School for two years and graduated from Dr. Phillips High School in 2010. One of my favorite classes at UCF…

My name is Jennifer Stout and I am a sophomore, pursuing Mathematics major at UCF. My favorite class was Calculus I and II with Professor Swanson. He is really concerned with each and every student getting the information, not only to pass the class, but to benefit you even more in your future area of…

My name is Darnelle Ramirez and I am a senior Molecular Biology and Microbiology major. I graduated from Faith Christian Academy. My favorite class at UCF is Human Anatomy with Dr. Samsam because he is a brilliant professor who truly cares about his students. Although it was a challenging class, he made it interesting and…

My name is Dominique Benito. I am a sophomore at the University of Central Florida majoring in Computer Engineering. I graduated from Miami Lakes Educational Center. So far my favorite class and teacher has been Professor Lobo who teaches Introduction to C Programming. This was my favorite class because it was both interesting and challenging.…

I am a third year student double majoring in biology and chemistry. I graduated from University High School in Orlando, FL. My favorite class at UCF has been Field Methods in Marine Biology because it provided me the opportunity to conduct biological research in Belize. My favorite teacher has been Dr. Elsheimer for organic chemistry…

My major is Biomedical Sciences and I have just started my sophomore year. I graduated from Apopka High School in 2011. My favorite class at UCF so far has probably been Biology because I love science. My favorite professor was Professor Bass because he was a very funny, down‐to‐Earth guy. He didn't have office hours…

My name is Maria Chamorro and I am a 4th year Molecular and Microbiology student. I am originally from Pembroke Pines and I graduated from Everglades High School. My favorite class at UCF so far has been Endocrinology. In this class I was able to apply everything I was learning and everything I had already…

My name is Prabhjot Ahluwalia and I am a sophomore studying Civil Engineering. I arrived at UCF after I graduated from Atlantic Technical Center Magnet High School, a high school that most people have never heard of. With that being said, I wanted to get involved in a program that would help me with this…

My name is Katherine Duffy and I am a sophomore Mechanical Engineering major at UCF. I graduated from Southeast High School in Bradenton, Fl. My calculus classes have been my favorite classes at UCF because I enjoy the puzzle that you find in solving an equation. My favorite professor is Professor Swanson who was my…

Hi my name is Ellie Wells and my major is Mechanical Engineering. This is my second year here at UCF. I graduated from Port Charlotte High School in Port Charlotte Florida. I would have to say that my favorite class was Intro to Engineering because we had the opportunity to build and program our very…

This year I will be a sophomore studying Biotechnology at UCF. I was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida and attended Lawton Chiles High School. So far, Chemistry II and Microbiology Lab have been my favorite classes in college, because they were equally challenging and fascinating. Dr. William Safranek has been my favorite professor at…

My name is Megan Pence and I am a sophomore at UCF studying Mechanical Engineering. I came to the university from my hometown in Jacksonville after graduating from Allen D. Nease High School. While all of my classes have been good so far, I feel like my favorite would have to be Calculus because it…