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

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A N. alps gm A 4s gatm HUSTLEANDBUSTLEFreshmah Tony Cooper has his family and friends, including Aaron Cooper and Cedrick Davis, help him move in to Stanford He put all his essentials in the large moving bin Stanford provided. PHOTO CHELSEA MATIASH PICKINGUPTHEFINALPIECESFreshmen Gina Satriale and Kahita Chonecabadumpemgk shop with mom at the bookstore, making sure they have all the final pieces for their dorm room. From buying sweatshirts ahd sweatpants to notebooks and pens, they need it all before the first day of classes. PHOTO VICTORIA PERERA HELPMEOUTFreshmah Deborah Rolf brings her dad to move in to the Pehtlahd Tower. Dad helps his new college student as she gets her laundry hamper ready to go for the new year. PHOTO ALYSSAMEADOWS LEADING THE WAY TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Se h i o r Bryan Llehas advises freshmen Oh how to be successful academically from another student's perspective. He helps pass out pamphlets explaining the different aspects about campus. PHOTO BRITTANYBOMNIN At least 10-15 swimsuits Crystal Light On-The-Go packets Febreze Comfy blankets for midday power naps Mao, my pet Chinese fighter fish BUILDINGALOFTWhiIe surfing her Mac, Ziyah Fah gets help from her friend Lois Pihto in setting up her loft, where she will spend many hours studying for tests, reading and mapping. Lofts add more space to the dorm, creating a homey feel. PHOTO ALYSSAMEADOWS Xbox 360 Television lOO-pack of condoms Executive chair A backup wallet condom DISCOVERINGCAMPUSFreshmen Benjamin Carmel and Farley Saiht-Louis use their new map to maneuver their way around ca m pu S. PH OTO VICTORIA PERERA 0.15. i Moving In

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. . - r. - Move-m weekend creates orgamzed chaos r ' -1 . . . . 1; throughout the halls of residential colleges 1 J i u . i m f u. . n i e mt t f WORDS TORYGILLIAM WELCOMETOMIAMI Since almost 500A; of the student body come from out-of-state, many new Canes are first attracted to campus because of the beautiful, tropical palm trees that adorn the grounds. PHOTO GENEVIEVESTACK One word comes to mind when thinking of $g . y . . y move-in day: mess. Think about when you first arrive - can you even move around in your dorm room? The piles of bags, clothes and boxes trap you in a corner and make you ask, What now? I never thought Id see my room come together? sophomore Sarah Pilchick said. I mean, walking into my room and seeing just a mattress without a frame didnit inspire a lot of confidence. its a miracle. With the help of friends and family, unpacking begins and the real moving in happens. Mom folds clothes; Dad puts together the storage cubes. You give orders on how shirts should be folded and where the storage boxes go, while simultaneously trying to figure out where the parties are after Mom and Dad finally leave. After what seems like days, everything is finally done; boxes are broken down and bags are recycled. What was once a disaster becomes something very special: home away from home. I put up pictures that show things itm interested in to make me feel more at home, sophomore Katie Bocksel said. I also put up pictures of my family and friends? Whether you have a single in Stanford or a suite in Mahoney, move-in weekend is all about turning your dorm into your own little slice of the paradise called Miami. EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHENSINK Freshman Naomi McManus carries one of many boxes into her new dorm room. a : . ' PHOTO ALYSSA . J7 . 71 MAKINGTHEBED After putting together the rest of their room, freshmen Sarah Barenberg and Brittany Rich smooth MEADOWS ii . . .: out the kinks in the comforter to add the final touches to their room. PHOTO ALYSSAMEADOWS ................... 0.14 Lifestyles

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WORDS KATY PATAO PHOTO ILLUSTRATION SANTIAGO RODRIGUEZ Orientation Week begins with moving in and continues with dean-led seminars, bonding with other incoming freshmen and transfer students, Cane Kick-Off and Shalalais picnic. This week helps new students become acclimated not only to college life, but also to Miami itself. Freshman Kathleen Murphy felt Orientation helped her move right into college. Orientation provided an opportunity for me to familiarize myself with the school, its traditions and its students, Murphy said. Throughout the whole experience I found my Residential Advisor and new classmates to be really helpful. Many students found Orientation Week resources essential when it came to recognizing the different buildings and paths of the school. Without Orientation i would still be walking around campus looking for someone called the UC, freshman Adam Bofill said. While some students discovered the campus on their own, freshman Courtney Sparks used the scavenger hunt to remember different areas on campus. I learned just enough to not get lost on the first day of classes, she said. 1.6 Lifestyles ano-oa-n- i SPIRITEXPERTPresident Donna Shalala teaches FOOD,FRIENDSANDFUN Students new and old fill President new Canes the most important lesson in spirit: how to hold Up the . U PHOTO COURTESY BYRON MALDONADO Shalalais backyard for her annual Orientation picnic. Besides the music and games, students enjoy an assortment of food to eat throughout the afternoon, PHOTO TANYATHOMPSON