The ABCs of UF
By KATIE SANDERS | Aug. 17, 2008You may still be settling in, but before the grind (and gridiron glory) of fall starts, take some time to learn the ABCs of being a UF student.
You may still be settling in, but before the grind (and gridiron glory) of fall starts, take some time to learn the ABCs of being a UF student.
In light of rising gas prices, more students are forced to find means of travel that don't involve getting behind the wheel of a car. Luckily for UF students, there are plenty of ways to get around Gainesville and campus without one.
Welcome to the University of Florida!
It's not uncommon for parents to feel concerned as they watch their precious baby Gators disappear into the Swamp.
At least one top ranking this year can offer the UF administration a little peace of mind.
Welcome to the University of Florida! I may not be the first to congratulate you on your decision to attend UF, but let me tell you how much you will benefit from your time here. As Student Body president for the 2008-2009 academic year, I urge you make the most out of what will undoubtedly be an unforgettable experience.
Laura Lombardo is 2,131 friends richer. She has created 55 photo albums, and so far there are 1,260 photos of her online. She checks Facebook from her Blackberry while she's waiting in line or on the bus to pass the time.
Students arrive at UF with plans to eventually become successful and maybe even change the world once they earn their degrees.
He entered the scene as a man with plenty of options.
As you study, eat and exercise in campus buildings this fall, take a minute to consider the people whose names mark their entrances. Many of the men and women who have campus buildings named for them played a vital role in making UF the university it is today.
Dear class of 2012: You'll have to excuse us.
Getting a runny nose just a part of being a college student who juggles school, a job and a social life.
If you're ready to break away from your new-found diet of instant noodles and yesterday's pizza, there are plenty of on-campus alternatives, with UF offering choices ranging from sushi to Starbucks.
Jumping into a new town, there's a whole slew of new people who make decisions affecting your everyday life.
As a new student, saving money on textbooks can be tough.
UF students taking core classes like biology, calculus or chemistry for their majors can liberate their creative impulses by registering for a course that deviates from the usual Gen Ed suspects.
Thomas Dolce is a busy Gator, but he wasn't always that way.
Dear class of 2012: You'll have to excuse us.
A night on the town can present great photo opportunities -- as long as those photos aren't mug shots.
Note: This is the third part in a three-part series on "going green".