THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
VOL. XXI, 2011
Florida State University is Florida’s Student University Finding the right fit; you’ll hear that often. While it’s important to find a college that will support your academic dreams and career goals, it’s also important to find a place that you can call home for the next four years. At Florida State, we have a reputation for providing students with a caring and supportive community.
Welcome to ’Nole Notes As you begin to think about college, you’ll have a million questions – from which school to what major best fits you. We’ve designed ’Nole Notes to help answer some of those questions. It’s filled with tips on what to look for in a school, advice from a current student, and information on opportunities available at Florida State. We hope that you enjoy ’Nole Notes and find the information useful as you begin exploring colleges and universities. Florida’s Student University....................................................................1 Jon’s Top Ten Tips for High School Juniors............................................2 The Dos and Don’ts of Choosing a School.............................................3 Your Finances.........................................................................................6 What Can We Do For You?....................................................................6 Florida State University 101: Intro to Campus.......................................7 Find It Online........................................................................................8
• We welcome students from all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and 133 countries. In fact, most of our student population hails from at least 150 miles.
• We connect students to service, leadership, and community action through the Center for Leadership and Civic Education.
• We offer cultural discovery and educational opportunities on a global scale through the Center for Global Engagement, as well as study abroad opportunities available through our International Programs Office.
• We support the development of Rhodes, Truman, and Fulbright Scholars (just to name a few) through the efforts of our Office of National Fellowships.
• We cater to every undergraduate by providing academic support on an individual basis through the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE).
• We provide a complete experience, both inside and outside the classroom. The range of campus activities is as diverse as our student population, with over 500 clubs and organizations located right on campus. You can’t help but get involved!
• We encourage our students to conduct groundbreaking research alongside our dedicated faculty, who love to teach and nurture their students. • We uphold our commitment to diversity. Florida State is in the top five among major public research institutions in awarding bachelor’s degrees to African American students. Our Colleges of Medicine and Law are ranked in the nation’s top ten for Hispanic students. • We give students every opportunity to pursue their post-graduate goals through the support of our innovative and award-winning Career Center.
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The three torches denoted in Latin on The Florida State University seal symbolize our philosophy:
Vires signifies strength of all kinds — physical, moral, and intellectual. Artes alludes to the beauty of intellectual pursuits, as exemplified in skill, craft, or art. Mores refers to character, custom, and tradition. Individually, each torch connotes a different aspect of our values and beliefs. As a whole, they form a unique combination that results in a nurturing community which shapes our students into confident and compassionate citizens of the world.
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