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

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PHOTOS BY WILLIAM LA In her apartment at the Red Roof lnnt' on US1, semor finance major Federica Minnella irons a shirt before embarking on a date. Students enjoyed living off campus since it gave them more independence than living in the resndence halls. Senior civil engineering majors Francisco Prieto, Raul Cordon, and Jorge Vidal cook spanish seafood paella, thle senior psychology major Martin Martorell washes the dishes in preparation for dinner. ttSome of our favorite dishes included Spanish food such as sausage paella ttchorizo? chicken WIth wme, and rice 8t milk dessert arroz con lechef said master chef Jorge Vidal.

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mong all of the choices that each student faced, such as philosophy or film? Greek life or not?, the question of whether to live on or off-campus figured in promptly. When taking everything into consideration, students recognized that each choice had visible advantages and disadvantages. Students who opted to live on-campus chose between the different residence halls and whether or not to have roommates or suitemates. Those who chose to live off-campus had to decide on a location and whether to live with family, friends or alone. Living on-campus provided students with a chance to meet other students, mandatory for out- of-state freshmen. Living on- campus eliminated the search for parking, daily commute and provided students with a place to relax in between classes. Students whose family lived in Miami sometimes opted to live on-campus to avoid traffic and parking problems. ttThe only thing I miss about living on campus was how little time it took me to get ready and walk to class. But I love living in LudIam Point with my roommate because we are good friends and I donit have W STUDENT LIFE Sopmhoores Justin Botallta a biomedical engineering major, Tina Tahrn med major, Jenny Polonsky a biologyleducation major and Alena Capra an Www . m mwmulmww W- ' about being stuck with someone I donit get along with, said Tracey Hollinger, a junior finance major. Living off-campus gave students greater freedom, coupled with a sense of responsibility as a mature adult. Students enjoyed living off campus because it eliminated the constant moving in and out of the residence halls every semester. However, living off-campus meant monthly bills, long commutes, and forthose who lived far, passingtime between classes by doing something on campus. iiAlthough I have a twenty- minute ride every dayf said Karen Mclnnis, a senior majoring in communication residing in South Beach, ti I prefer living off-campus because it provides me with both a college environment and the ability to get out of it when I choose to. Besides, I have been able to keep my place for over a year now without worrying about storage during summers. Students chose between on and offcampus housing depending on what their priorities were. They weighed the benefits such as independence of off- campus , living with the conveniences of living on-campus and made a choice; gm 4 2b . a mm 2 , wk'zmz'gk an i a pre- advertisinglgraphic design major watch the Simpsons in the comfort of their on- campus apartment 22Y.

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SARA TURNER APARTMENTAREA STAFF-FRONT Row: Nicole Chaplin, Gretchen Fanizzo, Thema Zooby. 2nd Row: Paul Harms, Tom Scolaro, Kim Blair, Sandy Dang. 3RD Row: KirkWhite, Michael Vendiola, Erica Wesley, Darin Mellinger. BACK Row: Michele LoBianco. DANIEL COLCHEI Eaton Residential College Associate Masters Dr. Jeanne Schumm and Dr. Michael Fischl host Monday Night Football in their residence. Eaton residents were glued to the television while enjoying the free food and social gathering. WILLIAM LAI EATON RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE STAFF- FRONT Row: Miranda Birden, Chris Colby, Jon Baldessari, Kavita Kaliclas. 2ND Row: Jeanne Schumm, Corey Wolf, Terri Phelan, Christina Chapela, Olga Angueira, CarolinaArias, Michael Fischl. BACK Row: Justin Ballotta, Robert Hurst, Jabo Hamilton, Leonardo Pierre, Jamie McNeile, Mandi Wagner, Liz Rothlein, Ash ' Rothlein. STU DE NT LIFE . MARISOL SANTIESTEBAN MARISOL SANTIESTEBAII HECHT RESIDENTIAL COLLEGESTAFF- FRONT Row: Josh Desrochers, Danielle Drayton, STANFORD RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE STAFF- FRONT Row: Steve Spann. 2ND RowAHONEV Eric Diamond, Brian Drujak, Kristen Oostdyk. 2ND Row: Miguel Boland, Heather Maryann Barber, Keisha Smith, Melissa Mascioli, Jenn Sheridan, Griffin Eckert. 3Rgather v Hundhausen,Yvonne Leblanc, Logi Romero,Julie Romero, Megan Strawn,Shelley Potts, Row: Frank Barber, Garret Rutherford, Felicia Williams, Marlin Lee. BACK Row: Rorna, Davc Cherita Johnson. BACK Row: Shawn Rose, Alyssa Bartelson, Jeremy Hall, Deval Patel, Klinger, Gary Hitchcock, Stacey French, SameerShums, Jim Warren, Becky Osmon, Emilyms, jim Don Oglesby, Linda Oglesby, Scott Sittler, Garrett Green, Hayden Ridore, Joe Conte. Brenman, Erica Camp, Eliza Haber, Sandy Page, Brian Page, Michelle Atoa.