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

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Choices, choices: Tim Stimpson, a new student, chooses one of many food vendors from which to try some free food. AII smiles above: Maggie Drayton, Ashley Pagliaro. Gina Vlosky, Alex Faust are excited to be welcomed to UM. Jam packed Gem: President Shalala's backyard was turned into a carnival of food, music, and of course, freshmen. 21

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LIFESTYLES ORIENTATION New students attend a week of orientation events prior to the start of classes each fall. Many times, students are tempted to attend because of the lure of free food. Here's a look at orientation week. m? $ V - V t Denotes free food or candy was provided for those in attendance. Will Wooten Freshman What was your favorite event during orientation? I missed orientation. but I wish that I hadn't so that I could have met more freshmen. Living in Pearson, there aren't that many freshmen. PHOTOS BY SAMANTHA YANOFSKYABIS STAFF New friends: Eric Strauss, Josh Rosen, Jennifer Grant, Jon Zaretsky, Nicholas Rio and Brett Weitham chill on the grass during President Shalala's picnic, held in her backyard.

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LIFESTYLES ORIENTATION RAH RAH Orientation Assistants cheer on new students at 'Cane Kickoff Delmar Yarbrough Senior What's the best thing about being a 'Cane? The student body, especially the ladies! PHOTOS BY SAMANTHA YANOFSKleBIS STAFF C-A-N-E-S, CANES! Sebastian teaches new students his favorite cheer. tOpposfte Pagei Kickoff: A Hurricanette pumps up new 'Canes for a week of orientation events. MAX KELERSTEINABIS STAFF It's 9 a.m., five days before new students arrive on campus, and I have to be at the International Lounge. I am one of more than 100 students who volunteered for what has proven to be one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I had the opportunity to become an Orientation Assistant tOAy During OA training I met wonderful people who care for the University of Miami as much as I do. Our Orientation Coordinators tOCsy were just fantastic in guiding us through and helping us out with what we were going to be up againstea huge mob of teenagers fresh out of high school, all new to the college scene, and all nervous and excited about coming to the University of Miami. 80 the time comes, and the new students arrive. Suddenly, my OA partner and I are responsible for giving the best possible college introduction to 30 new students. It was very frightening, yet exciting as well. Orientation is not an easy process. Students are bombarded with new information and the challenge of meeting new people. We are there to keep them pumped up and excited, and help them have a good time. Its not easy, but when you see them laughing and smiling after hours of sessions you know you've made a difference. Cheering and laughing, eating and joking, my experience as an OA helped me realize what a difference a friendly smile and an optimistic attitude can have on other people. I already can't wait until applications come out again because I want to go through all of this over and over again, knowing that I am impacting someone's life.