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

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DORM LIFE Watching her child ' s things, this mother takes a break from walking up three flights of stairs. Mov- ing caused fatigue on all, but it is always interesting to see how much you can fit into a two door coupe. Parking became a problem during times of check in and check out. However, many students got creative and made their own parking spaces. 19

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Although many dorms have gotten new furniture, others were stuck with leftovers. Luckily though Hume Hall is in its last year. As the largest dorm on campus falls we can only wonder where the university will put all the incominf freshmen. Although sharing a room with a complete stranger sounds like a horrible nightmare many students found Dorm life to be fun and made everlasting friendships. Who wouldn ' t want to experience dorm life for at least one semester? For those of us who have, it is hard to forget. You know, remember how each floor had its own particular smell and how the carpet in your room was more or less crawling with hugs, that is if you even had carpeting. Above all, who could forget that wonderful community bathroom experience. What is it that they say? Oh yes! That which doesn ' t kill us makes us stronger, well if you survived dorm life, then you are a superhero! Granted some dorms offer the luxuries of full kitchens and clean bathrooms, a majority did not. All in all the dorm life was interesting and unique, but I wonder why so many students opted to get apartments after their first year?

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It always happens this way; the school year begins slowly as thousands of students return to their studies after a long summer vacation. Getting back into the swing of things was rather difficult and the count down until the closest holiday soon began. Holidays not only provided a release from school, but also proved just as stress relieving as a night on the town. In windows across campus and all over town, decorations celebrating the upcoming event could be seen. The opportunity to decorate a dull dorm room was taken up by a large number of festive individuals. Whether it be a giant spider web for Halloween, a fat turkey for Thanksgiving, or one of many decorations for the month of December, students took their decorating seriously. Although college allowed everyone to get away from home for awhile, going back for a weekend of mom ' s cooking could not be beat. The roadways became nothing short of the worst gridlock, with bumper too bumper traffic the entire trip. For some reason though, the annual migration of Christmas break was worth the ride. Whether it be the gifts, being with family, or just relaxation going home proved totally fulfilling. However, all good things must come to an end, and that holiday break you were looking forward to was over before it had begun. In the end, students returned to Gainesville, but only until the next three-day weekend that allowed them a release from school. 20 Paint brush in hand, a resident of Hume Hall prepares for the annual haunted house. All students were invited to participate and candy was given to the brave Tricker Treaters.