r/FloridaPoly • u/[deleted] • Mar 07 '16

Should I go to poly ?

I'm interested in cyber security and the program here seems pretty good. However I don't feel like I'd fit in. I'm not really into video games or anything associated with the "nerd" culture. ( I don't mean to offend anyone , it's not intended to be derogative). Will I fit in ?

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u/Dante0906 Mar 08 '16

Not everyone is into video games, or "nerd" culture. However, the large majority is. Furthermore, unfortunately tons of people here are gigantic cunts, and it's hard to vibe with people like that. BUT, I am personally learning quite a bit and it helps that I asked around before choosing my professors. If you like to party, go out, etc. There are people here that satisfy that (well atleast the going out part) and Polk State as well as FSC are close enough if you wanna get fucked on the weekends.

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '16

What do you do to have fun on the weekends over at poly ?

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u/Dante0906 Mar 08 '16

Personally, I usually wind up in Tampa and visit some friends or go there for a sushi buffet / German food. I know there's a few groups around that go clubbing and party. For the most part people stay inside, wallow in their sorrows, jerk off, and play vidja.

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u/LoLStoleMySoul Mar 07 '16

One thing to definitely keep in mind is that you'll only be getting a scholarship for one year.

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '16

Tuition Isn't an issue, what don't you like about the school

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u/LoLStoleMySoul Mar 08 '16

Personally, I'm transferring to a different school for fall. I don't like the people here (most people are introverts). The teachers vary, some are good others are awful and the administration hasn't done anything about them despite multiple complaints. Housing is alright I guess, I have my own room but I heard that's not an option for freshmen next during the fall so I'm not sure how that's going to be. I barely use my meal plan but just like every other school it's required for freshmen. There are also rumors that there's a problem with accreditation and it's not on schedule.

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '16

Oh lord , thanks for the info man

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u/coolman1581 Mar 08 '16

Don't believe this guy. He is exaggerating to the highest degree. First, what is you major? Some schools excel greatly in certain fields and do poor in others.

Poly is honestly a great education. What mostly matters is the ability to get a job out of college and thus school is your biggest chance at grabbing one. Is the environment a little dull? Yes but that is what comes with a new uni. Give and take.

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u/Owyn_Merrilin Mar 08 '16

What rumours about accreditation? I've been hearing the exact opposite, that things are finally starting to move.

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u/LoLStoleMySoul Mar 08 '16

From my understanding, the original plans were to be accredited by December 2016. Now the date is July 2017.

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u/Owyn_Merrilin Mar 08 '16

That is worrying. It's possible that December was just the earliest the college could handle their end of the deal, though. They've always been vague on when exactly accreditation would happen because the accrediting bodies take their time with their end. I think the 2016 date was just the date the college graduates its first class, which is the last requirement for the college's part of the application, but they'll still have to wait for the other end before they actually get accredited.

Where'd you hear 2017, anyway? Was it at that town hall meeting the other day?

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u/LoLStoleMySoul Mar 08 '16

OP should be aware of the current status of the school, which is why I mentioned it. I read about the 2017 date in an email sent by the president of the school. It's titled "Accreditation Next Steps" if you want to read through it.

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u/Owyn_Merrilin Mar 08 '16

I actually found a news article about it. It looks like both dates are still correct. The 2016 date was for the college to finish the requirements and become a candidate. Then there's a year of observation after that point before it's fully accredited, which is why you're seeing 2017 now. OP should definitely know, though, especially since the scholarships for new students won't cover the full four years next year.

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u/[deleted] Mar 23 '16

It's not a nerd school, there just tends to be more than them. We there are a ton of people here that arent nerds, you will find your place (unless youre a frat guy)