University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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Orientation is the event that kicks off each year at the University of Miami. Under the cooperative leadership of administration and students, new students are introduced to University life through such events as 'Cane Kick Off, Orientation Concert, Involvement Fair and President's Convocation. These events begin the cycle of involvement Which ends With Graduation. BEGENNING. At top, The ceiling of the Pearson Residential College lobby is in full UM regalia for it's opening day. From left to right, Orientation Coordinator Mindy Moellering greets her orientation group; parents purchase carpets and televisions for their college kids in the Eaton parking lot; students are accosted by salesmen in the breezeway and a student waits for an eleva- tor in Pearson as she moves in. 24 FEATURES

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Jlll Bum I never expected to join a sorority as a junior. A friend talked me into going to Greek EXpo, where each sorority and fraternity greets prospective rushees on the University Center Patio. Joining a sorority was something I had always thought about, but I never thought I would really do it. I debated rushing and finally decided to give it a shot because if I didn't like it, I could always drop out. But I liked it! I made it a long way- all the way to Preferential Parties where the sororities that really like you invite you back for another Chance to get to know them. I went to two tprefI parties and finally chose the sorority I most want- ed to join. It was a hard decision, but I finally decided that I liked one soror- ity so much that if I couldn't be in it, I didnt want to be Greek at all. I suicided. IThis means that I could have picked a second Choice sorority and chose not toJ I wanted all or nothing. I hardly slept the night before Bid Day. Bid Day is the day When every rushee is given an envelope contain- ing her bid from a sorority. Everyone madly opens their envelopes, scream- ing and trying to find other girls who received bids from the same sorority. I got my envelope, but I couldn't bring myself to open it. I took a deep breath and finally did. It was time to see what sorority I would belong to for life. I tore that envelope open, screamed, and have been happy ever since. 26 FEATURES