University Of Florida English Language Institute:
Located in the North Central Florida county of Alachua, Gainesville provides convenient access to the state's major cities. It is only a two-hour drive from Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville, permitting one-day excursions to attractions such as Disney World, Sea World, Busch Gardens, the Jacksonville Zoo, as well as Florida's gulf and Atlantic beaches.
Gainesville was voted the Number 1 city in the United States in 1995 by Money Magazine. With a population of more than 110,000, Gainesville combines a friendly, small-town atmosphere with many big services. It has five golf courses, museums, theaters, and a performing arts center featuring internationally renowned entertainers. Its tree-shaded roads and miles of bicycle paths make it an ideal place for joggers and other athletes. With its moderate climate, Gainesville and its surrounding areas contain many beautiful parks, lakes and springs that offer year-round recreational opportunities.
The ELI is an integral part of the University of Florida, and ELI students have access to university facilities, including the infirmary, libraries and recreational areas. The campus contains several restaurants and cafeterias, four pools (one Olympic-size indoor, three outdoor), four gymnasiums and fitness centers, four art galleries, many auditoriums and much more.