The students of UF’s class of 2019 weren’t the only freshmen attending New Student Convocation.
UF President Kent Fuchs welcomed first-year students on Friday as a freshman himself. Fuchs came to UF in January from Cornell University to be UF’s 12th president.
"This indeed is my first Fall semester like you, and like many of you, I also live on campus," Fuchs said.
Fuchs told students college is an adjustment and failure is a part of life, recounting his failing grade on his first chemistry exam.
"We admitted you because we knew you would not just survive but indeed soar," Fuchs said.
Convocation also gave students and parents the opportunity to see — and even talk with — the president.
Nutritional sciences freshman Carla Gonzalez said her aunt spoke with Fuchs.
"It was really nice seeing the president of UF, and he had a nice vibe," the 18-year-old said.
Environmental science freshman Holli Capps said she found Fuchs funny and involved with the Student Body.
"I think it’s interesting to have a president who’s not above everybody else," the 18-year-old said.
Kent Fuchs
