University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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(J student ' s bike hangs from her loft in order to save space. Students often found creative ways to make more room on the floor. am Lawrence sits in her Papysan chair. Chairs, and bean bags, and were among some of the items students felt compelled to buy. June Ou, LSA Mrst-ijear Gabriel M. Coma fttt- Front Row: Ajay Khilan, Spencer Han, Joel Wesch. Cameron Hamilton- Wright. Julian Hehir 1: Aaron McCollough, Saadiq Luqman. Jetlrev Shank. Tim Sanders, Edsel Tarife Rowf3: Hd Emhof II. Peter Comuc, Paul Troyer. Timothy W. Kuypers Gabriel M. Coma Hunt - Front Row: Juhee Kim. Kjersien Kuhlman. Marie Spaccanwella. Laura Shoitis, Rabcea Rathur. Jocelyn Wittstein Row K: Lesley Davis. Stefanie Dybas. Marilee Fiebig. Amanda Palmer. Caren Chrovian. Angela Moore. Monica Austin. Stephanie Powell Row 3: Kelly Hirina, Jenny Dwyer. Teresa Laudicma. Caryn Miller. Shira Katz, Grecia Davenport Row 4: Alyssa Burton. Valerie Yoder, Maggie Cooper. Ellen Boucher, Amy Fritsch. Julia Spanja Chip Peterson 9300 9400 B Kebey - Front Row: Aaron Bennett. Aaron Furman. Martin Sage. Christopher Brown, James Christie. Tarun Chandran Row 2: Hassan Harajli. Shrishail Nashi, Brian Buckler. Ryan Satyton. Brad Barinsky. Daniel Kwolek. Ryan Dost, Zachary Matzo RowJ3: Orlando Leper, Lawrence Suwinski. Forbes Pitkin Husted JR., Dan Mercnda, Kevin Undeer Row4: Kyle Pilz, John Ceo, Rich Ratkc, Alexander Misajlouie. Francis Ko, Upneesh Thukral, Stephen Moffat. Greg Dairyko. Tsung Yuan Franis Woo faylor - Front Row: Connie Young. PriyaKurudiyara.JcnniferGiel, Maria DeLeon Row 2: stein Ackerman. Chithra Perumalswami, Bonita Poon, Stephanie M. Teeters, Cheryl Lim Row Wane Young. Jennifer Poellet, Maria Hacked, Ken Schmitt, Eleanor Howe Row 4: Juliei Anne kmer, Kaylyn Makins, Anna Pttillips. Jenny Schlanser. Lisa White Chip Peterson Kelsey - Front Row: Kiabe Supuwood. Shih Yuan Lee. Henry Kuo. Calvin D.T. Chan, Steve Munger Row 2: Ken Fleck, Carson Manthey, Eric Cariiru, Derek Nylen Row 3: Adam R. Hanersly. Scott Kennedy. Bretton Lee Schloe ser. Shaun Zacharias. Jason K. Ledy, D. Joseph Pitch. Jonathan Quint Row 4: Joonho Lee. Jim McAskin. Robert Ay les worth. Farage Yusupov Kelsev - Front Row: Bisan Salhi. Kylie Piene, Laura Leeiun. Tina Han. Elizabeth Yee, Enn Koran, Jamie Young Row2: Tiffany Brown. SoJungPark.PrameelaNagarju.ZeenaMonasa. Pamela Pillars. Lorine Fok. Yamina Acebo, Shnithi Kasi Row 03: Fred Gohsman. Michelle Osinski, Donna Ledbetter. Katy Hoekstra. Aisha Jones. Marisa Campbell, Kay Shcn, Stephanie Hart, Kim Kochanek. Courtney Dashiell An Expensive Experience 305

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s September rolled around, first-year students frantically scoured through their closets, their parents ' closets, their siblings ' closets, and anywhere else they could look to find those little things that would make their dorm room just like home. Unfortunately for a great many students they could not complete their search within their own homes. Many took part in a AnE ou kyuJAxa xpensive Lxpenence strange tradition the summer before their first semester at the University, and it all cen- tered around shopping. First-year student Curt Davidson was one of many who was forced to splurge on new items before arriving on campus. I had to buy new sheets because my old ones don ' t fit the bed here. Diana Economy, another first-year student, felt that she wasn ' t able to take the necessary lin- ens from her parents. You need your own stuff. Your parents own all the sheets and towels at home anyway. Linens were not the only things many first-year students needed to buy. Hav- ing been warned about the cold Michigan climate, many out- of-state students had to pur- chase new clothes, while oth- ers who were accustomed to southern climates were forced to buy entirely new wardrobes. Sara Wise said, I had to buy new clothes. The climate here is much colder than it is at home. Many students be- lieved that buying new things was simply part of being a first-year student as it created that necessary transition from home to college. Jennifer Elwood, a first-year student, agreed. She believed that buying new things was imperative to break the connection with high school and the old phase of life. UUtCtttt VHJU v ouixj Jacqueline Mahannah Jirst-year student Diana Economy rests on her new futon. Futons could be used as beds or couches, and they fit neatly under lofts. 304 4 An Expensive Experience Ooum Quod Chip Pe 4800 4900 Fred Taylor-Front Row: Kathenne Livo, Lisa Sharbaugh. Georgia Biondo, Mann Row 2: Michele Bourne, Linda Ni, Elana Buch. Rebecca LeLeiko, Sarah Welsh Thurm, Kajal Parikh, Elissa Petruzzi, Kalherine Devendorf Row 3: Julia Shih, Nicole Le Dana Aronson, Julia Sutherland, Shcri Rosen, Jessica Eaton, Alyssa Teach, Kerstin Schaars, Lund, Elizabeth Keslacy 4600 4700 Fred Taylor - Front Row: David Kivisaari, Shwe-HwaTsao, Bernard Yoo. Colby. Bryan Sekino. Adam Bruski, James Duquei. Jeremy Burchman. Derry Riedel R Andrew Waltman, Nick Jacobson, Jeff Robinson, Justin Schafer, Jim Ekdahl. Tom Kin Ferman, Matthew Steinway, Jonathan Hollar, Andy Nelson Boy 3: Mahesh Joshi. Noah N Nathan Newman. Jarred Kennedy, Kevin Tolin-Scheper, Tim Pypa, Edward Kim, Anish Waj Andre Gharakhanian, Casey Hermoyian Row 4: Ed Jung, Dana Haynes. Jack Troester, I Mortensen. Scoit Randall. Matt St. Louis, Ronjit Sandhu, Bryan Fallen Mitchell Meeusen, Chaanakya, Matthew Feldmun, Justin Jarosz. Neelesh Fernandes

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t noALina miv ua (J parking lot outside Crisler Arena offered free parking to com- muting students. While many students took ad- vantage of this offer, others preferred to find parking spaces closer to their classes. lauxLtdy tut Morgan l odqers, SMRE Senior Combined with the excitement of starting school also came the anxieties of the unknown. These included thoughts of rooming blind, and dorm food. I was faced with a decision that was not an option for most students. Should I commute? Saving $6000 was definitely a bonus of living at home, but would I experience college life to its fullest? After contemplating this t ot both WOFIC IS Id MM 306 situation, I decided to com- mute. Instead of dreading roommate problems, my anxi- eties included whether or not I would meet people, where I would go between my daily classes and where would I park. Before starting class, I became involved in a campus organization. After a short in- terview I was a part of the Michiganensian yearbook staff. I spent the summer working in the office and get- ting a feel for the campus. I quickly learned my way to lo- cal hot spots such as Einstein ' s and Stucchi ' s. As for parking, I stood Commuting in line to reserve my free com- muter lot parking spot only to decide that I did not wish to be dependent on the bus. Instead, I purchased a spot in a structure downtown. With first-year semi- nars, small group discussion classes, and countless g roup projects I met many people. No, the first week of school I did not have a hall with whom to hit the fraternity parties, but my friends took me to plenty. When I did not feel like driving home, I had friends who of- fered me a place to crash. I never had to struggle with my parents for freedom at home. If I had, this arrange- ment would not have worked. I came and went as I pleased. Late night driving was never fun, but when I got home there were home cooked meals wait- ing for me, a quiet place to study, and my own room. Although commuting worked for me, others who had the same option may not have had the same experience. First-year student and Ann Ar- bor resident Traci Martin stated, If I had lived at home, I would be missing out on a large part of life at college. I ' ve learned as much by living in the dorm and talking to people, as I have in the class- room.