A Gator’s Perspective: A Military Spouse’s UF Online Experience

Now, more than ever, online learning has made earning a bachelor’s degree possible from anywhere in the world. For Tori French, a UF Public Relations Alum, the idea of finishing her bachelor’s while living in Europe was not on her agenda when first starting classes as a residential student at the University of Florida. However, Tori’s plans changed when she married her husband who serves in the military and is currently stationed in Italy.

Tori enrolled in UF Online with an open mind and was impressed by how seamless the transition was from her in-person classes to her online classes. As an online student, Tori was always connected to her fellow Gators by getting involved in multiple UF organizations, including serving as a UF Online Student Ambassador.

In this edition of “A Gator’s Perspective,” Tori shares her experience transferring to UF Online, getting involved as an online student, and moving to a different country as a military spouse while continuing her studies. Take it away, Tori!


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