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

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he 1999 Fall semester brought many new faces to the University of Miami. Most of those students were freshmen eager to begin the next step in their education. When asked why he Chose UM, freshman Paul Schuman said, It's a big place with a lot of diversity. In recent years, UM has upped its standards. It has become increasingly difficult to be admitted into the university. And even with this added emphasis on selectivity, over 1,700 fresh, new faces were seen gazing up in awe at the buildings on campus in the fall. This year there were more applications for first-year students than any other year. Many students came to the University of Miami to expand their knowledge. Students liked UM because of the atmosphere, the location and the beauty of the campus. The flora added a calming effect to the university. Many times during the day, BY CHRISTIAN MARIBONA 20 M 19: students could be seen relaxing under a palm tree or by a fountain. Freshman Julio Barroso said, My first impression of the University of Miami was one of belonging. From the first time that I set foot on campus, which was during spring break of my junior year tin high schooD, I knew that I was meant to be a Miami Hurricane. After the freshmen arrived on campus, Welcome Week 99: Piecing It All Together took off. This two-week long orientation process provided the new Hurricanes with events that kept them busy. They received tours and met new people. All of the freshmen were put into orientation groups and assigned to an Orientation Assistant tOAy. Through these groups the freshmen learned about their new home away from home. They viewed did icebreakers and participated in other fun-filled events. films, photos by stacey spalter

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Hugg'ng her best friend's little brother, Gus, Sophomore Amity Driggers pause: for a photo during the FunDay festivities. E To Q. U7 w U '0 i j m 0 4., O L O.

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As part of orientation, new students participated in a luncheon at President Foote's house. Freshmen were able to meet some of the administration and socialize with the new people they had met over their first few days on campus. ,jf Welcoming g,' e Students to m s e their home, President and Mrs. F00. e Shake hands with inCOMing freshman Jow Diamiond a, the President's Picnic. O.A. Tasha Bae, Vicki O.A. Jonathon Hew, . Lori Buccinna and Kara Kosakowskl chard, .Iamie Crawford, nu rolsinite- m 3' 3 Richardson. Sellier, Carly Bervaldi, Jessica Gribbon, Taarek became good friends during Welcome e . imam