The area has many lakes and natural springs, and students enjoy the rivers in summer, or scuba diving in the pure and unpolluted water of local springs. The Atlantic Ocean is on one side and the Gulf of Mexico is on the other. Both are within easy reach for weekend pleasure time at fishing villages or on the white sands of the barrier islands. Gainesville offers many activities with frequent art shows, active repertoire theaters, and music and dance performances. The town is relatively inexpensive compared to most university cities.
Housing is reasonable and widely available.
There are also many employment opportunities for students and their spouses in the University and the city. Official homepage for the City of Gainesville, FL Home Contact Faculty Graduate Studies College of Medicine University of Florida Maintained by Kevin Fortin . Last updated on December 21, 2000.