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

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It happens to almost all students. As the time to return to school approaches, we start to wonder: Who ' s my roommate? Then, the fatal (or maybe not-so-fatal) day arrives. And ultimately, only three outcomes can exist. (I) You love your roomie. (2) You hate your roomie. (3) You already know your roomie. For those who love their roommate, not only will home be a cool place to be, but your roommate will grow to be one of your best friends. Late nights chats and morning runs rank as some favorite roommate activities. First-year student Curt Burns said, Sure, I was nervous at first, but my roommate and I have become pretty good friends. Opposing such good fortune stand roommates who can ' t stand each other. With small living quarters in dorms, disliking a roommate could make home a stressful place. It was bad enough to be put in a triple dorm, but it ' s even worse when you don ' t get along with either roommate, Debbie Lang said. Finally, the third situation could prove to be the most beneficial. Sophomore Charlotte Antonelli said, No tension, no wondering, no worrying. What more could you ask for? Elementary Education major lana Baker said, The only bad thing about having a roommate is sharing a room smaller than the one you have at home with a stranger. No matter which situation students found themselves in, they made adjustments to get through the year. Jessica DeLong ...my roommate have beco good friend roommate me pretty friends. Sometimes roommates paired by the Division 01 Dousing became the best of friends. These student share their spare time together. 14

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In Action ! Partying all night, cramming for exams, playing practical jokes, and going to football games is the mental picture that many people have of UF students. Although this stereotype is somewhat exaggerated, it certainly implies something about UF student life : UF is a center of constant activity, innovation, and variety --- and there is never a dull moment! Events ranging from concerts, speakers, Mudfest, Gator Growl, elections, and Reggaefest, as well as the daily activity of the Plaza of the Americas and the Reitz Union, outline campus life. The following pages capture UF ' s student life, and we hope you will see many more reasons why it ' s great to be a Florida Gator! or just having fun !!! 13

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The best way to survive the year with a roommate is keeping a friendly disposition. These roommies ham it up for the camera. 1 Not all roommates could express their musical talent This student worked out a time he could practice his guitar without annoying his roommie. 15