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

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wglw PAGE N2 16 W m STORY BY MAGGIE S a , PHOTOS BY VERONICA SHA' ON U very August students, parents and residential college staff prepare themselves for the great ordeal that is move-in day. Yet after three years it has almost become routine. As I roll on to campus, I scour the crowded lot to find a spot to park my car, packed to the brim with Clothes linens and random goodies that Bed, Bath and Beyond deemed Vital for my college career. Of course the next step is to find a way to actually get everything to my room and here is where the wait for the infamous gray carts begins. The ritual is always the same; everyone circles around the front desk, eyes gleaming when someone walks by with a cart, only to be disappointed as we watch this lucky cart-owner pass through the front door for another load. When luck is on my side, I am able to find one that is not coated in the findings of a dustpan and mysterious 1iquid.Thankfu11y I am quick to learn and come prepared with garbage bags to ensure that my newly purchased egg-crate does not become prematurely tfunky. Finally, I am good to go and I make the requisite three trips to my car and back, avoiding clipping my feet by this possessed box-on-wheeis. Now its back to my room, where the most frustrating aspect of the move-in occurs, evaluating where exactly I am going to put everything. The items once densely compacted into my mini Cooper now spew onto every comer of my double room. After the unnecessarily lengthy goodbyes to the parents, I am officially ready for one more year. While the moving in process is not the most eagerly anticipated event marked on my calendar, this year, it has a special place. Its a reminder that I only have two semesters left of late night cramming, wacky neighbors down the hall, Sebastian sightings and fun times left here at the uUi before its time to move again-back home with the parents. A LONG DAYtS WAIT Students and parents line up and wait for carts to free up in order to assist them in unloading the piles of dorm necessities. Mdies that Bed, Bath Beyond deemed, , a , for my college career: ' d maggie seblani senior UNPACKING On one Hecht floor, four guys make sure that the necessities are unpacked, like their flat screen TV and video game system. After all, its a quick and easy way to make new friends.

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SUMMER Photo Courtesy of Jennifer Hernandez RIVER RAFTING Jennifer Hernandez poses for a photo with her brother and UM alum, Felix in the Dominican Republic. Photo Courtesy of LilyFine RIDING THE TUBE While studying abroad, Lily Fine asks a Parisian what stop she should get off at While riding the Paris Metro. Photo Courtesy of Kelly Hilburn REACHING THE PEAK Senior Kelly Hilbum climbs to the top of Mt. Kilimanjero in Tanzania it is Africa's highest point. Photo Courtesy of Nicole Gotwols CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Nicole Gotwols tfar lefty hosts a barbeque in July for all her friends from New Jersey and UM student Melissa Kaminski before returning to Mia ' r the school year. Photo Courtesy of Veronica Sharon SIGHT SEEING While studying abroad in Barcelona, UM students Sara Phillips and Chrissy Palmieri dramatically pose with fellow study-abroad 1d students from their group. WOT kelly hillbun senior

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MOVE IN THE DORM MOVE-IN DAY ROLLING ALONG Sophomores Jasmine Londono and Jennier Tang make use of the rolling carts to transport their belongings from the car to their new room.