The larger metropolises of Jacksonville, Tampa and Orlando are each about a two-hour drive by automobile. Numerous freshwater lakes, springs, and small rivers in the surrounding countryside provide playgrounds for water sports. The cost of living is moderately low. Most students live in either University or private housing complexes. Inexpensive campus housing is available for married students.
Spectator sports are an ever-popular pastime.
Area restaurants provide a diverse fare featuring a variety of ethnic cuisines including southern, soul, Cajun, middle eastern, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Indian, Greek, Italian, Puerto-Rican, Mexican and French. The cost of living is moderately low. Most students live in either University or private housing complexes. Inexpensive campus housing is available for married students. Spectator sports are an ever-popular pastime.