UCF Traditions

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You all are gonna love this next segment. Let’s hear from Phillip. He is a journalism major who’s excited to share what traditions make being a Knight so special. From major campus and community events to iconic sites, Phillip is gonna give us a rundown on what you can expect from your time at UCF.

– Thanks Alex. Hi, there, going to college is an opportunity for growth, discovery, innovation, and comradery. And here at UCF, you’re brought into a community full of exciting and inspiring traditions that allow you to make friends, make memories and make the most of your college experience. One of the best things that draws people towards UCF is our big spirit and our big energy. And ever since being a Knight myself, it has been so much fun to be able to participate in all these amazing traditions here on campus, from sharing in the bounce house and making a splash of the reflecting pond, talking about diversity and inclusivity around campus. Actually, one of the biggest traditions that we have here on campus is our annual Spirit Splash every homecoming week. Now the events so popular, actually, that it was bought at number one for one of the best college traditions in the whole nation. At this fall event, students would run right into the reflecting pond to catch hundreds of ducks. But that’s only the tip of the iceberg. You’ll also won’t want to miss out on Symphony Under the Stars, which is a concert held at Memory Mall. So make sure you grab a blanket and pack of picnic for a night to remember. Or if you’re feeling more adventurous, we also have our Universal Knights because what’s a better study break, then hanging out with a whole bunch of Knights while riding roller coasters. Another fun tradition we also have is our Pegasus Palooza, which is at the start of the fall semester, where you can participate in social, academic and service opportunities to help you find your place on campus. We also have our Diversity Week, which is a cultural celebration where students can connect with one another and celebrate our differences together. And we even have our Research Week where you can check up on all the cool innovation and technologies by our UCF undergraduate and graduate team. As you can see, there are countless opportunities for you to have a great time here at UCF. It has been such an honor to be able to be a Knight here myself and have all the diverse good friends I have, which I now call family, participating in all the fun events and activities here has just been amazing. That’s what being a Knight is all about. Back to you, Alex.

– Phillip, that was fantastic. It looks like there are so many fun and exciting things to do at UCF. I mean, how fun does Spirit Splash look, but what’s really cool is how many options there are for students of all interests, from research to music. Thanks for sharing that with us, Phillip.