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UCF Pre-Health Student | Friendly Campus Guide

Hi! My name is Jacinta, and I'm currently a junior at the University of Central Florida majoring in Health Sciences on the pre-clinical track. I love helping prospective students and their families get a feel for campus life, academics, and student organizations. I'd be happy to answer your questions, share my personal experience at UCF, and help you feel confident about choosing the right college. I look forward to meeting you!

About me

  • GenderFemale
  • Current academic yearJunior
  • Age20
  • Admission typeAdmitted as a freshman
  • Academic focusUndeclared/Other
  • Personality typeExtroverted
  • College experience ratingAmazing

Tour type

  • Campus tour
  • Video chat

Hometown

Sydney, Australia

Major(s)

Health Science on a pre-clinical track

Minor(s)

Biomedical Sciences

Extracurriculars activities

  • Greek life
  • Club/Organization
  • Job/Internship
  • ROTC
  • NCAA varsity sport
  • Recreational sport
  • Student government
  • Community service
  • Religious/Cultural group
  • Art/Music/Performance
  • Study abroad
  • Other

Clubs, organizations & involvement

International Medical Outreach (IMO), Lebanese Student Association, Arab American Student Association, Pre-med AMSA

Housing experience

  • Dorm
  • Off-campus house or apartment
  • Fraternity or sorority house
  • Home (Commuter)
  • Other

Describe your college experience

My transition to college was both exciting and challenging. Adjusting to a new environment, managing my time, and balancing coursework with other responsibilities took some effort, but I became more confident as I settled into a routine. Overall, my experience has been positive, and I've grown academically, personally, and professionally while building meaningful relationships and learning valuable skills.

Tip for future students

Starting college can feel overwhelming at first, but it's okay if you don't have everything figured out right away. Stay organized, don't be afraid to ask professors or classmates for help, and take advantage of campus resources like tutoring, advising, and career services. Try to balance your academics with your social life, and remember that building good study habits early will make a big difference.

Favorite class

My favorite class I have taken is Human Anatomy! I loved my professors they made the class very easy and enjoyable.

Career goals

I want to go to medical school and because a Doctor!

Ideal way to spend a free night

Movie nights with the girls, spend time with the family, or go out with my friends

High school or secondary school

Colleyville Heritage High School (TX), West Orange high school (FL)

Favorite spot on campus

My favorite spot on campus is the Burnett Honors Koi Pond

Meeting point

UCF Reflecting Pond on the University of Central Florida campus

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