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Life on Campus

An in Depth Look at UCF Homecoming

A very common tradition amongst colleges and universities in America is Homecoming, and it is something everyone should experience at least once while they are in college. On UCF’s campus, Homecoming is one of the most eventful and fun times throughout the whole school year! This year, Homecoming is October 9th through October 15th, and... Continue reading An in Depth Look at UCF Homecoming
Life on Campus, Professional Development

Entrepreneurial Series: Failure as a Road to Success

You’re going to fail. A lot. And that’s awesome. Failure isn’t something to fear. It’s something to embrace. Just ask Bill Gates. A Google search for “Microsoft failures” returns 28 million results. Yet according to Forbes, Gates is worth USD $79.7 billion. And as the world’s richest man, he’s also worth listening to when it... Continue reading Entrepreneurial Series: Failure as a Road to Success
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Life on Campus

Homecoming: An American University Tradition Explained

While attending school in the United States, you will encounter many activities that will give you the traditional “American university experience.” None is more iconic than the tradition of homecoming. On UCF’s Orlando campus, it is alive and well, and judging from our students, it is better than ever! What is Homecoming? Before we delve... Continue reading Homecoming: An American University Tradition Explained
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Life in Orlando

Cat Got Your Tongue? American Idioms Explained (A-F)

Every language and culture has its own quirks that can confuse newcomers. Idioms, or common phrases that only make sense with a little further explanation, especially love to “throw a curve ball” at you. But after you read this list, understanding American idioms will be “as easy as taking candy from a baby.”   As... Continue reading Cat Got Your Tongue? American Idioms Explained (A-F)