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

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Spending time together junior Danny Rudewics and Jackie Seims are at Medieval Times in Orlando, Florida. Photo by f 56 Otero UF students enjoy the sun on a seven day cruise to the Baha- mas. Cruises to Mexico and other parts of the Carribean were also very popular. Photo by Anthony Tachoma Sophomores Andrew Coury and Geoff Doro took a less traditional trip this summer to the Floridabs Everglades. Dominating an alligator was only one of their many adventures. Photo by Andrew Coury Sophomores Matt Rochman, Ari Bargil, Andrew Coury Eric Gregory, Adam Horowitz and Jared Klieman are enjoying their day at the southernmon t tip of Florida's Key West. Photo by Andrew Coury 8 SUMMER 2003

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At the Tennes- see versus Florida football game, these students motivate the crowd with their cheers and spirit posters. Photo by lose Otero It's Great To Be... -Photo by lose Otero -Ph0t0 by lose Otero -Photo by Vanessa Flores Student Life t all begins With an application. Soon after, acceptance letters begin arriving in the mail and one's college life officially begins. Once the ultimate college decision, where to attend, is made, the process of regis- tration and orientation begins. For many University of Florida stu- dents, the memories of Preview are still fresh in their memories. Once initial registration is over, the full college experience starts. August marks the beginning of each Fall Se- mester and an ambush of students overwhelms campus. With the new students comes new opportunities for personal growth, professional opportunities, and the ever daunting Class. Once classes begin, there is little one can do to escape the Workload and other requirements that come with persuing a college education. It simply has to be done. But all work and no play makes one dull, correct? Many students lives reach far beyond the walls of the Class- room and branch out into many areas of concentration including clubs, sports, work, travelling, and rest. While life can be stressful from time to time, most students find it neces- sary to expand their lives beyond Class. The numerous outlets avail- able to students are impressive. A Wide range of activities and organi- zations make campus diverse and provide ample opportunities for growth outside the Classroom. Whether you show your Gator pride, participate in some of the ac- . tivities and organizations on campus, or like to travel and relax, there is no ' typical student life. Each person has his or her own life outside of class and chooses to resolve the stresses of class in his or her own way. It's great to relax, it's great to study, but most importantly, it's great to be a student. -Gorclon Van Owen ITS GREAT TO BE... 7

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v: :'r,e wmh1w-5:;:r;:n;g..gg 2mg: K: r. :c . 'N'Luuzhaxicwh l . l. . , , . While most students went home for the summer to enjoy their days on the beach and with family, others stayed in Gainesville in order to get ahead with credits or finish their final classes before Graduation. Then there were those few that came to Gainesville for the first time to begin their collegiate journey. I came to UF this past summer in order to get acquainted with the school and the classes. It really paid off because I was not as nervous and lost on the first day of the Fall semester, said Freshman lliana Zelaya. As opposed to the busy fall and spring semesters, the summer terms offered a more laid-back ambiance around the school. There was less of a hustle and bustle in the Reitz Union around lunch time. There was also a lot less hassle for parking. Even though the classes were taught at a faster pace because of the time constraint, most students found them easier because there were fewer students in the Classes. I found the summer courses more difficult. Since there were fewer students in the class I also found it easier to approach the professors about questions since they had to deal with fewer students, said Sophomore Jose Pinero. For others, the summer was the gateway to the rest of their lives. Needing only a few credits here and there, some seniors extended their final year to this final term in order to relieve the stress of taking so many credits in one semester or just to extend their carefree college days. Some took the opportunity to advance in credits in order to shorten their stay. I am looking forward to graduation, but I wanted to spend one last summer here because I am not in a hurry to leave just yet, because I really enjoyed UP and everything that I have encountered. Next fall I will take my final credits in order to graduate, said Senior Paul Di Muont. Whatever your reason for staying for the summer was, chances are that it was not a waste of time and it was highly enjoyable. -Diana Delgado SUMMEiizoos ' iiiii um 5N .. f9 M. E: a Senior Michael Chioffe, is riding his bike from Miami to Tallahasee for his fraternity's philan- thropy, PUSH America. The bike ride across the state of Florida was only the first phase of the race, which was to benefit young adults with dissabilities. Photo by PUSH America SUMMER 2003 9