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

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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

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From France to Spain, the study abroad. program is the easiest way tar students t0 s: 3 the ssrrorid in addition to recieveing Ciass credits. Photos by: Gordow Van '; , David Lazzdjirzir Audrey Mizgfmm. 5'93 :3le 1m This traditional Italian restaurant located in Trastevere, Italy, is among the top favorites for students and program coordinator, Dr. Michael Paden, Photo by Study Abroad Students studying abroad can travel to the south-western African tip, The Cape of Good Hope. Photo by Law School St. Peter's Basilica, located in Vatican City, Italy, is the largest church in the world. While studying abroad students Visit the burial site of St. Peter and the surrounding Vatican city museums. Photo by Study Abroad STUDY ABROAD 11