If you are an international student, you can only work on campus, that is a minimum wage job that you can only do for 20hrs. If you do find one having time for it is somewhat difficult, but it can be done. There is a Gainesville Airport. However flights into and out of Gainesville are expensive. For a cheaper route arrive in either Orlando or Jacksonville.
Taxicabs are expensive and buses are tedious so be prepared.
If you need assistance email us and we will accomidate you the best we can. Like most American schools there is an abundance of social activities and parties. It is you choice whether or not you want attend them. Many do attend, but at the same time many don't. You need to find your own preference.