University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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Carla Rubio spent the spring semester in China as part of a study abroad program through the school of Adverising. Five months immersed in another country really helped her learn the language. Photo by Carlo Rubio 16 CftAPUS Uff “The University of Florida is in Gainesville. The Gator Nation is everywhere. Our school motto is not lying. No matter where a Gator goes in this world, there will be another Gator along the way. Whether it is riding the metro in London or touring the pyramids in Egypt, if a Gator wears their gear, someone else will say Go Gators. A common adventure for UF students is to study abroad. Most students embark on this adventure through the University of Florida International Center. There, counselors help students decide what they want to study, where they want to go and if there are any scholarships available. The UFIC gives out $1,000 scholarships for any program if you meet the qualifications, but some programs have their own awards that could constitute an all-expense paid experience. Some programs require a certain language skill, but most only require an interest. Studying abroad is an enriching experience that is only given once in a lifetime, so it is something that college students find worthy of their time and money. Other Gator travels include family trips and Gator games. Family trips can be anywhere from a miserable, 18-hour car ride with your family and dog, to a Disney cruise with all-you- can-eat filet mignon. Popula- family destinations include Stone Mountain, Georgia; Gatlinburg Tennessee; and New York City New York. The Florida Gators athletics teams did not leave much to want as far as away gamej either. To see the Gators footbai team win the SEC title, man) traveled to Atlanta, Georgia. Fo the national title. Gators traveled all the way to Tempe, Arizona fc the Tostitos Bowl. The basketbal team also played in Atlanta Georgia for the SEC tournament All in all, it was quite a year for Gators and traveling. -Ashley P

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Above: Dara Gurman happily poses in front of her uninoo birthday surprise, Many students wished Ihoir friends a Happy Birthday by painting on tho 34th stroot graffiti wall- Photo by Dura Gorman, Right: After being treated to dinner at Amelia’s restaurant in downtown Gainesville, junior Suo No continues celebrating by Mowing out her candles. Friends made her a cake, organized a dinner, and planned a night out—all in honor of her very special 21 st birthday. Photo by Sue No Tiffany Beckel displays her 21st Birthday To-Do’ List. These lists (which were similar to a scavenger hunt list) were usually made by friends and included fun tasks for the birthday girl to complete. Photo by Tiffany Beckel. tlflPPT NPTtlDflTS 15

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Studying abroad gives studerfWKyl? Frickor. Julie Mammino. and Rachel Speisman a chance to visit famous landmarks like the remains of the Berlin Wall. Photo by Julie Mammino. LANDS OF THE Above: UF students Erin Trainor. Heather Wai- sanen. Amanda Perry. Stacey Harbeson. and Andrea Leary enjoy their Spring Break in Nas- sau. a popular tourist city in the Bahamas. Pho- to by Amanda Perry. Right: Sara Younger and friends pose in front of the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Pisa. Italy. Photo courtesy of Sara Younger. Betty Zambrana poses in front of the Eiffel Tower in the spring semester through study abroad. She took courses pertaining to french history and culture. Photo by Betty Zambrano dMiu . «op mvm 17