Hey everyone,

I’m an international student trying to find an on-campus job, and since USF Dining is run by Chartwells/Compass Group, I’ve been trying the online application route through their portal.

The problem is, I’ve applied multiple times now and haven't heard a single thing back, it feels like applications just go into a black hole. For those of you who have actually managed to get hired to work at the dining halls here, how did you actually do it?

Did you just keep spamming applications online, or is there a specific manager to talk to in person, a backdoor way to apply, or a trick to getting past the automated system? Any advice would be super appreciated!

Thank yaa

i rlly hope its daniels

Looking for someone to take over my room at College Town (the gated place on Aberdeen, like half a mile from campus). It’s a private bedroom with its own bathroom in a 3 bed/3 bath, and the lease runs through 5/28/27.

Move-in would be August 1st. The complex does a deep clean the last week of July, so the room’s ready to go right after that.

Rent is $1,071 a month and that’s basically all-in. Electric, gas, water, sewer, internet, trash, pest control, all included. There’s an electric cap but I’ve never come close to hitting it. Room comes furnished too (bed, desk, dresser, the whole thing) and the living room has the couches, coffee table, and a 55” TV already.

The bus stop is literally right outside the gate, so if you don’t feel like dealing with campus parking you can just hop the Bull Runner and be there in a few minutes. Parking’s free either way though.

One roommate right now, a guy, super chill and actually keeps things clean and organized. No pests, no bugs, none of that. Place has been solid the whole time I’ve been here. Amenities are genuinely good too: two pools, a hot tub, 24hr gym, study lounge, free printing, free Starbucks in the café, dog park if you’ve got a pup.

(Male Unit)
$966/month utilities etc. included and can move in immediately!

Will pay relet fee/ parking permit fee & 1st months rent plus any additional fees for you!

across the street from USF Tampa campus & Publix

Laundry in unit with shared common area & balcony. Great amenities including pool & 24/7 gym!

Furniture, upgraded flatscreen tv, etc included with 2 full closets and private bathroom!

Im an international student with no family in the US. The issue is that my lease ends on july 28, but my new apartment wants me to move in on August 8th. I need a place to stay which wont blow my wallet into pieces for these 9 days. Please drop in your recommendations

The rate is 850, and the lease is from August 2026 to July 2027. There is an extra fee for the first month. But the apartment is nice, across the street from campus, maintenance works quickly if anything breaks, roommates mostly keep to themselves, and it is an all-guys apartment. Lived here for 5 years and only have minor complaints. Please message me for more info.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17VnUuu556z1Gqfj03qZPam0YnLoWulOI?dmr=1&ec=wgc-drive-%5Bmodule%5D-goto

Hey everyone! I am looking for someone to take over my lease for the Fall 2026 semester. It is a premium room in a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom student apartment right in the heart of the College Town area in Tampa, making it super convenient for USF students.

The Details:

• Layout: 1 private bedroom and 1 private attached bathroom in a 3x3 unit.
• View: Premium view package (great views of the property/pool).
• Timeline: Fall 2026 semester (Move-in August 2026).
• Rent: DM for price details (includes high-speed internet).
• Roommates: USF students.

Perks of the Apartment & Complex:

• Fully furnished (bed, desk, dresser, living room setup).
• Modern stainless steel appliances and in-unit washer/dryer.
• Located right in the vibrant College Town Tampa neighborhood.
• Quick commute to the USF campus.
• Luxury amenities: resort-style pool, 24/7 fitness center, and private study lounges.

The official lease transfer will be handled safely and legally through the leasing office.

If you are interested, want to know the pricing, or want to see pictures, please comment below or DM me directly!

#housing #Tampa #USFstudents #USF #CollegeTown

I have one week to decide between:

• USF – B.S. in Computer Science
• Valencia – B.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology (ABET accredited)

About me:

• International F-1 student
• completed my A.A. focusing Computer Science at Valencia College last year
• Long-term goal: AI + AgTech (robotics, IoT, automation, smart farming)
• Over the remaining two years of my degree, USF will cost about $10–15k more than Valencia.

USF Computer Science

• Stronger foundation in AI/ML, software engineering, and data science
• More research and internship opportunities
• Appears to offer more OPT/STEM OPT job opportunities after graduation because of the broader range of software and AI roles

Valencia ECET

• ABET accredited
• Strong in embedded systems, IoT, electronics, and automation
• Great fit for AgTech hardware
• Potential pathway to an M.S. in Agricultural & Biological Engineering later

My concerns

• Many ECET jobs in Florida seem tied to defense companies that international students can't easily work for.
• I'm worried an ECET degree may limit OPT job opportunities in software, AI, and data compared with a CS degree, even though it's STEM eligible.
• At the same time, I wonder if hardware + embedded systems + AI will be more valuable in the long run as AI changes software development.

For those with real experience:

1. If you graduated from ECET as an international student, what jobs did you actually get during OPT/STEM OPT?
2. Was paying an extra $10–15k for Computer Science worth it because of the additional internship and job opportunities?
3. If your goal were AI + AgTech, which path would you choose today?

I'd especially appreciate advice from international students, ECET/CS graduates, hiring managers, or engineersworking in AI, embedded systems, robotics, IoT, or AgTech.

I'm looking for real-world experiences, not just "CS has more jobs." Thanks!

Mini was hand painted by myself and is from the Dungeons & Lasers collection by Archon Studios.

Just an idea I had floating around to paint it in USF colors.

Link to the mini on Amazon:

https://a.co/d/0foeOFbq

I'm considering WOH 2022, EUH 2031, and PHI 2622 to satisfy my humanities Gen Ed.

If you've taken any of them, how were they? How difficult or time-consuming? Any tips or recommendations? Just trying to figure out which one to take.

Thanks!

Does anyone know of any tackle football on or around campus? Like a club, intramurals, pickup, or whatever?

How is the MS AI Program at USF? I would be applying from India as an International student. Any feedback is appreciated.

Hello, I’m still urgently looking for someone to take over my lease for the upcoming school year ( 8/16/2026 to 7/31/2027). Rent is $1075 a month (all amenities still included). I’m willing to negotiate to help people who are interested in moving in, and if you agree to sign on before the 31st of July I will pay for all fees associated with the assignment. For more information please comment and/or message me. (Room is outlined in red and images of ammenities are below)

Hello everyone,

I’m currently on track to earn my a.a. by the end of this fall, but I have a few more pre reqs I need to take. I’m currently transferring in as a finance major but i’ve yet to take the calculus and business computer class that are required. Is there anyway I can still transfer and do those classes at USF?

So this will be my first time living in a non-student housing since i graduated and moving close to my job. I wanted to know what websites or resources are best to find cheap furnitures or atleast the basics such as a table, bed and a couch. I’m kind of panicking since my move in date is on the 1st and my job starts from 3rd. Really need a bed to sleep on atleast.

Is anyone else at USF having issues with their FAFSA or scholarships not being applied to their tuition yet? I'm starting to get really worried because I have FAFSA and USF scholarships that are supposed to cover my tuition, but nothing has been applied to my account. My tuition deferment date ( Summer B) has already passed as well, which is crazy. Is anyone else dealing with this or am I lowkey cooked chat?

i’m in a graduate program, if that matters. it’s an online program. starting in fall 2026, so next month august 24th is my start date. every step forward is music to my ears in order to get this done. i’d like to know how soon i’d be able to take a peak at my classes and snoop through all my coursework, etc.

Do many sophomores live on campus (dorms) or do they find them an off campus apartment?

I'm a transfer student that just got accepte, and I figured out that you have to attend an orientation before being able to register for classes...I am so worried the classes I need will be the full by the time I do orientation 😭😭 specifically, calc 3 and physics with calc 2...

Title, planning to go there for college, wanted to hear people's thoughts

Degree Works went on maintenance on the weekend and said it was expected to come back Monday morning, but it's still down. Anyone know what's going on or when it comes back? If not, anyone know any other way to check what credits I still need for my degree?

What has your experience been with COMP 1? Who would you recommend taking it with? Preferably easy and light, my schedule is already packed…

Hey I am going into my sophomore year and I feel like I am really left behind due to my ADHD. I always thought it was normal to struggle to study for more then 15 minutes or lose my train of thought on my second sentence of studying. I can not read something without thinking of something else and being distracted by a sound I can here. I plan on getting a prescription for something but am I at a point where med school won't be achievable?

Any advice is really appreciated.

i’m gonna be living in cypress apartments this fall and i was wondering if anyone who’s lived there could tell me what it’s like.

i’m mostly curious about how big the apartment and bedrooms actually are because it’s kind of hard to tell from pictures. do the rooms feel spacious? is there enough room for all your stuff without it feeling cramped?

also just wondering what your overall experience was. did you like living there? anything you wish you knew before moving in or any pros/cons?

i’d really appreciate any insight. thanks!!