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No Tik Tok At University of Florida?

Davy January 13th

Even though the University of Florida has stopped short of banning students or staff from using Tik Tok, they are strongly discouraging it. In a letter on Thursday, UF’s Vice President Elias G. Eldayrie outlined his thoughts to the UF community.

He stated that the University is monitoring developments in regards to the app. He went on to say that “Prominent experts continue highlighting TikTok as a national security concern”. The VP stopped short of banning the app but it’s clear that the University is considering additional measures. He would like students and faculty to delete the app off their phones.

Other universities have done preventative measures similar to University of Florida. The University of Oklahoma and Auburn University were some of the first to outline their stance on the Chinese social media app. Eldayrie went on to say “treats the protection of UF data-academic records, research, financial information, and other sensitive, personally identifying information as an institutional priority.” Tik Tok is seen by many security experts as high risk and there is still the potential of the US government stepping in with added regulations. READ MORE

The 13 Highest Rated Community Colleges In Florida

Tuition for universities have become insanely high, even for in-state students. So many high school graduates are opting to spend their first few undergrad years at community colleges. There are a couple of no-brainer reasons why students are making the switch. First, it’s helping them save thousands on tuition for the same courses. Secondly, they get to skip the stress of making the perfect college application since community colleges have 100% admission rates. In this post, we highlighted the 13 highest-rated community colleges in Florida. Some are right here in the Tampa Bay area.

This decision is not one to make lightly. Before spending money on tuition, students will want to decide which field they would like to study. Community colleges are great starts for trade and vocational focuses as well as STEM opportunities. If they plan on transferring to a university to finish their degree, they should confirm that their credits will be able to transfer. Location is also a big factor to consider because community colleges do not offer students to live on campus. There are a lot of other perks about attending community college. The classrooms are much smaller than a university so students can have a personalized instruction and better connection with their professors. Community colleges also tend to be more flexible for students with busy schedules, and have tons of opportunities for online learning.

With the help of Niche.com we made a list of the 13 highest-rated community colleges in Florida. The ranking is based on analysis of academic, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni. Click here to learn more about their methodology. 

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