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7 New to Gainesville 9 Important Phone Numbers 10 UF Calendar 14 Cut the Cord 16 Schedule Suggestions 18 Getting Around on Campus 21 Do’s and Don’ts on Campus 22 Entertainment on the Cheap 24 Charts/Graphs 26 The Trail to Awareness 29 Fun Facts About Gainesville 30 Where to Take Your Parents 32 Cox Channel Listing 34 2012 UF Football Schedule 36 8 Things I Wish I Knew as a Freshman
38 Saving Gas While Getting to Class 42 Getting Involved: Leadership Opportunities 44 Gainesville Hotel Guide 50 Laundry Room Tips 53 Events On Campus 77 15 Things to Know 78 Freshman 15 80 Restaurant Guide 88 By the Numbers 90 Daycations 93 Tips on Apartment Searching
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Welcome to the Universi ty of Flor ida!
The Inter-Residence Hall Association would like to extend our welcome to every Gator coming to UF this year. IRHA is the second largest organization on campus and serves the 7,600 students living in the residence halls. Each residence hall is represented by an Area Government who coordinates social programming events and advocates on behalf of the hundreds of students living in their area. Be sure to get your Activity Card to gain FREE entrance to events campus-wide, along with other perks such as free food, discounts on school supplies from the UF Bookstore, and access to recreation room equipment. Area Governments host regular general body meetings where students can voice their concerns,
opinions, and ideas. These are also great venues for students to hear about what events are coming up and how to take part in coordinating one of these large scale events. IRHA also offers great leadership opportunities in various directorships! IRHA general body meetings are held every Monday at 6:15 PM in room 282 of the Reitz Union. Everyone is welcome to attend so you can find out more about IRHA and learn how to get involved on campus and within your community. Check out our website at irha.housing.ufl.edu for more information! Paige Phelps Inter-Residence Hall Association
Fun Fact: Former Gator baseball player, David Eckstein was the MVP of the 2006 World Series
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By now you’ve probably seen at least one atypical, college movie. So yes, there will be lots of people to meet, lots of parties to attend and plenty of booze to go around, but that’s not all there is to college; there is that whole studying thing, too. At UF, there are many experiences to be had. UF and the city of Gainesville provide a sturdy platform for students. Sure the high-end stadiums and vintage brick buildings scale to impress, but the fact remains that it’s up to you to use this platform to grow intellectually and individually. Between the people, books, libraries, museums, student clubs, dance clubs, bars, bands, intramural sports and, of course, Florida Gators sports, there are plenty of focuses and distractions to practice. It takes a certain mindset to find the perfect balance of all of these experiences. Despite what many, let’s say ‘adult influences’ claim, it’s
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possible to attend UF, be successful and have fun doing it. It’s important to find this balance so you can take in the full college experience, which I assure you, ends before you even know it. To aid the pursuit of equilibrium, consider this guide your map to navigate the many aspects of college existence and the proper paths to take in order to make this pursuit a successful reality, as opposed to the replication of yet another stale, college stereotype.
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392-4357
Institute of Hispanic- Latino Cultures
392-1521
Admissions
392-1365
Lake Wauburg
Affirmative Action
392-1075
Library West Circulation Desk
273-2525
Air Force ROTC
392-1355
Marching Band
392-0227
Alumni Association
392-1905
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392-0973
Americans with Disabilities Act
392-7056
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392-5500
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392-1395
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375-4683
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392-0194
Reading and Writing Center
392-6420
392-1653
Recreational Sports
392-0581
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392-1308
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392-1900
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392-0306
466-4112
392-1111
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392-1374
Career Resource Center
392-1601
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392-1649
Computing Help Desk
392-4357
Shands Hospital at UF
265-0111
392-1321
392-1671
Counseling and Wellness Center 392-1575
Student Activities and Involvement
Dean of Students Office
392-1261
Student Affairs
392-1265
Financial Services
392-0181
Student Financial Affairs
392-1275
Gator Dining Services
392-2491
Student Government
392-1665
Health Science Center
392-4200
Controller’s Office
Honors Program Housing
392-1161
Student Legal Services
392-5297
392-2161
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392-7627
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392-2010
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392-2241
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392-3261
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Institute of Black Culture 392-1217 ext. 252
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win as a head coach last season, Fun Fact: Billy Donovan earned his 400th overall 14 wins to reach 400 victories at UF. and he will begin the 2012-13 season needing
Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER August 1
Fall Advance Registration Exhibition: Jim Kirkwood, Joel Parker, and Sydney Wallace, 10am–5pm Theatre: TICK…BOOM! 2pm. August 2
Fall Advance Registration Exhibition: Jim Kirkwood, Joel Parker, and Sydney Wallace, 10am–5pm Theatre: TICK…BOOM! 2pm. August 3
Fall Advance Registration Exhibition: Jim Kirkwood, Joel Parker, and Sydney Wallace, 10am–5pm Theatre: TICK…BOOM! 2pm. August 4
Fall Advance Registration Theatre: TICK…BOOM! 2pm. August 5
Fall Advance Registration Theatre: TICK…BOOM! 2pm.
August 23
Fall Drop/Add: August 22–24 and 27–28 (11.59 pm of August 28)
Exhibition: Jim Kirkwood, Joel Parker, and Sydney Wallace, 10am–5 pm. August 9
Fall Advance Registration Exhibition: Jim Kirkwood, Joel Parker, and Sydney Wallace, 10am–5pm. Concert: Carillon Recital, Laura Ellis, 3pm August 10
Fall Advance Registration Exhibition: Jim Kirkwood, Joel Parker, and Sydney Wallace, 10am–5 pm. August 11–15
Fall Advance Registration August 16
Fall Advance Registration Fall 2012 Employee EEP Registration: August 16–28
Fall Nondegree Registration (at or after assigned start time): August 24–28 (11.59pm of August 28) Exhibition: SA + AH 47th Annual Studio Faculty Exhibition reception, 7pm–9pm. August 27
August 21
Fall Classes Begin
Exhibition: Jim Kirkwood, Joel Parker, and Sydney Wallace, 10am–5 pm.
Fall Late Registration: August 22–24 and 27–28 (11.59 pm of August 28)
Fall Drop/Add (at or after assigned start time): August 22–24 and 27–28 (11.59 pm of August 28)
Exhibition: Jim Kirkwood, Joel Parker, and Sydney Wallace, 10am–5 pm. Fall Advance Registration
August 24
Fall Drop/Add (at or after assigned start time): August 22–24 and 27–28 (11.59 pm of August 28)
August 17–20
Fall Advance Registration
August 7
Fall Late Registration: August 22–24 and 27–28 (11.59 pm of August 28)
Fall Advance Registration Fall Regular Registration ($100 late fee after deadline)
August 6
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August 8
Fall Advance Registration
August 22
Fall Late Registration: August 22–24 and 27–28 (11.59 pm of August 28) Fall Drop/Add (at or after assigned start time): August 22–24 and 27–28 (11.59 pm of August 28)
Fall Late Registration: August 22–24 and 27–28 (11:59 pm of August 28) Fall Nondegree Registration: August 24–28 (11.59 pm of August 28)
Fun Fact: Florid a football has won eight South eas tern Champion ships Conferen ce sin ce 1991.
Fun Fact: In 2011, Florida became the fastest program ever to break into the IWLCA Top 10 (March 14) and the highest-ranked second-year program (No. 2, April 25).
August 28
Sept. 19
Nov. 10
Fall Drop/Add (at or after assigned start time): August 22–24 and 27–28 (11.59 pm of August 28)
International Conference on Translational Medicine, 8.30am. Oct. 2
Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time)
Fall Late Registration: August 22–24 and 27–28 (11.59 pm of August 28)
Career Showcase: Non -Technical Day, 9am–3pm.
Veterans Day
Fall Nondegree Registration (at or after assigned start time): August 24–28 (11.59 pm of August 28)
Career Showcase: Non -Technical Day, 9am–3pm.
Fall Withdrawal with no Fee Liability Deadline (11.59 pm of August 28) August 31
Fall Residency Reclassifications Deadline Fall Fee Payments Deadline (3.30pm, Financial Services) Sept. 3
Labor Day (Holiday – no classes)
Oct. 3
Oct. 25
Graduate & Professional Schools Day 10am–2pm.
Nov. 11
Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time) Nov. 12
Oct. 29
Veterans Day (obsvd) (Holiday – no classes)
Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time)
Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time)
Oct. 30
Nov. 13–18
Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time)
Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time)
Sept. 7
Oct. 31
Nov. 19
Fall S-U Grade Option Deadline
Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time)
Fall Drop or Add a Course by College Petition Deadline
Nov. 1–8
Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time)
Sept. 14
Fall Withdrawal, All Courses, with 25% Refund (W assigned) Deadline Degree Applications due for Fall Sept. 17
International Conference on Translational Medicine, 8.30am. Sept. 18
International Conference on Translational Medicine, 8.30am.
Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time) Nov. 9
Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time) UF Homecoming Holiday
Fall Withdrawal from UF (W assigned) Deadline
Nov. 20
Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time) Nov. 21
Thanksgiving Break November 21–24 (no classes)
s. the 31 possible NCAA Gymnastics Championship and 2012. Fun Fact: Florida has appeared in 30 of of second in 1998 The Gators recorded their best NCAA finish
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OCT. 1 (UF HOUSING)
Dec. 5
Room Transfer End
Fall Classes End Fall Honors Theses due to College Advising Offices Deadline Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time)
OCT. 3 (UF HOUSING)
Deferment Rent Due Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time) Nov. 22
Dec. 6
Thanksgiving Break November 21–24 (no classes) Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time)
Fall Reading Days – no classes Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time)
Nov. 23
Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time)
Dec. 7
Thanksgiving Break November 21–24 (no classes) Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time) Nov. 24
Thanksgiving Break November 21–24 (no classes) Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time) Nov. 25–30
Spring Advance Registration: October 29“December 18 (at or after assigned time) Nov. 28 (UF HOUSING)
Spring Rent Due Dec. 1–4
Spring Advance Registration: October 29 - December 18 (at or after assigned time)
Dec. 8
Fall Final Exams (December 8, 10–14) Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time) Dec. 9
Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time) Dec. 10–13
Fall Final Exams (December 8, 10–14) Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time) Dec. 14
Fall Final Exams (December 8, 10–14) Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time) DEC. 15 (UF HOUSING)
Residence Halls Close Dec. 15
Fall Final Exams (December 8, 10–14) Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time) Dec. 16
Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time) Dec. 17
Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time) Dec. 18
Fall Degree Status available (late night, on ISIS) Spring Advance Registration: October 29–December 18 (at or after assigned time) Dec. 19
Fall Final Grades available (Transcript view, on ISIS) Dec. 20–31
Spring Advance Registration: December 20–January 3 (at or after assigned time)
Fall Commencement (December 14–15) has won three national champion ships since 1996, football Florida Fun Fact: the most in the nation during the past 16 seasons.
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SPRING SEMESTER Jan. 1–3
Spring Advance Registration: December 20–January 3 (at or after assigned time) Jan. 4
Spring Regular Registration ($100 late fee after deadline) Jan. 7
Spring Classes Begin Spring Late Registration: January 7–11 (11.59pm of January 11) Spring Drop/Add: January 7–11 (11.59 pm of January 11)
Spring Late Registration: January 7–11 (11.59pm of January 11) Spring Nondegree Registration: January 9–11 (11.59pm of January 11) Spring Withdrawal with no Fee Liability Deadline (11.59pm of January 11) Jan. 18
Spring Fee Payments Deadline (3.30pm, Financial Services Spring Residency Reclassifications Deadline
April 25
Spring Reading Days (April 25–26 – no classes) April 26
Spring Reading Days (April 25–26 – no classes) April 27
Spring Final Exams (April 27, 29–30, May 1–3) April 29
Spring Final Exams (April 27, 29–30, May 1–3) April 30
Jan. 21
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Holiday – no classes)
Spring Final Exams (April 27, 29–30, May 1–3) May 1
Jan. 8
Jan. 25
Spring Drop/Add: January 7–11 (11.59pm of January 11) Spring Late Registration: January 7–11 (11.59pm of January 11)
Spring S-U Grade Option Deadline
Jan. 9
Spring Late Registration: January 7–11 (11.59pm of January 11) Spring Nondegree Registration: January 9–11 (11.59pm of January 11)
Spring Final Exams (April 27, 29–30, May 1–3) May 2
Feb 1.
Spring Degree Applications Deadline Spring Withdrawal, All Courses, with 25% Refund (W assigned) Deadline
Spring Final Exams (April 27, 29–30, May 1–3) May 3
March 2–9
Spring Commencement May 3–5 (tent.) Spring Final Exams (April 27, 29–30, May 1–3)
Spring Break: March 2–9 (no classes)
May 4 (UF HOUSING)
Residence Halls Close
April 12
Jan. 10
Spring Drop/Add: January 7–11 (11.59pm of January 11) Spring Late Registration: January 7–11 (11.59pm of January 11) Spring Nondegree Registration: January 9–11 (11.59pm of January 11) Jan. 11
May 4
Spring Drop or Add a Course by College Petition Deadline Spring Withdrawal from UF (W assigned) Deadline
Spring Commencement May 3–5 (tent.)
April 24
Spring Commencement May 3–5 (tent.)
Spring Classes End Spring Honors Theses due to College Advising Offices Deadline
Spring Drop/Add: January 7–11 (11.59pm of January 11)
Fun Fact: Gator soccer has advanced to NCAA . Tournam ent play in 14 of the program’s 16 seasons
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May 7
Spring Degree Status available (late night, on ISIS) May 8
Spring Final Grades available (Transcript view, on ISIS)
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Fun Fact: The 26 SEC regular-season titles won by the Gator women’s tennis team are the most by any women’s team at any SEC school in any sport.
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Welcome to Gainesville and the University of Florida. You’ve been waiting for this time for years! The first semester of college is a wonderful transition toward independence, but sometimes it’s your parents who just can’t let go. Here are some tips that can help you help them. Give Mom and Dad a copy of your schedule. Your parents want some idea of what you’re up to, so share your class schedule so they have at least some idea of how you are spending your days. Set up a regular weekly call with Mom and Dad. You can cut down on the constant text messages or calls by making and keeping a regular “phone date” with your parents. If you need to talk more often than once a week, that’s fine, but come up with a schedule that works for you and your parents. Solve your own problems. Stifle the urge to call or text Mom or Dad whenever you run into trouble. The more independent you act the more independent they will let you be.
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Avoid going home too often. Weekends are an important part of college, so stay on campus, attend sporting events, hit the library, and meet new friends. Students who spend weekends at home with high school friends or Mom and Dad miss a lot of what college has to offer. Take charge of your own finances. Be responsible with your money and the money your parents give you. College is expensive and it puts lots of pressure on parents, so learn to live within the budget you have. Only post on social media if you want your parents to see it. Whether you like it or not, your parents are keeping tabs on you. Don’t give your parents things to worry about. Keep it clean online. Do your work. You can keep your parents out of your business as long as you tend to business. When you’re a college student, that means do your work. (In the same vein, don’t ask your parents for help with schoolwork. That’s what the tutoring center is for!) Invite Mom and Dad to campus. If there is a parent’s weekend or a special event designed for parents, invite yours to campus so they can share in the fun as appropriate.
Fun Fact: The Florida men’s tennis team has reached the NCAA Tournament 22
seasons in a row.
Fun Fact: The Gat or team, National Cha women’s golf mpion s in 1985 and ‘86, is one of fou r history to win bac teams in UF k-t National Champion o-back NCAA basketball, men’s ships (men’s swimm ing and men’s track and field).
Schedule Suggestions
Written by Jennifer Coleman
Arranging your college schedule is like playing Tetris. Each 50-minute class takes on a different shape. Some blocks will glide into your weekly calendar and some blocks just won’t fit, no matter how hard you try. Time management takes practice, but you don’t have to struggle through your semesters. The following guidelines will help you synchronize your classes and master the best college schedule.
Leave room for long weekends
College may be the only time in your life where you can control the length of your weekend. If possible, avoid the Monday blues and schedule the majority of your classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. You will thank yourself for the extra days that you can use for studying, traveling, sleeping in late, or working a part-time job.
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Choose morning or afternoon
Just because you’re a full-time student doesn’t mean you don’t have to spend your entire day sitting in class. Depending on your preference, dedicate your mornings or afternoons to classes (unless night classes are more convenient). This way, you can have an entire chunk of the day reserved for yourself.
team titles – Fun Fact: Florida owns eight Southeastern Conferen ce 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1989, 2007, 2010 & 2012.
Location, location, location!
Try to arrange your classes in the same general area. When you only have 15 minutes between blocks, you won’t want to speed walk miles through a crowded campus. If you must schedule your classes on opposite sides of campus, consider commuting on a bike to avoid the inevitable glare from your professor when you scramble into class late.
Don’t worry if you missed your opportunity to reserve your spot in a coveted class during initial registration. Take advantage of drop/add week to secure your ideal schedule. This week of scholastic bliss allows you the freedom to go to any class that interests you without obligation. If you use your free time to stalk your online registration page, you are sure to land all the classes you want.
Research your courses
Plan ahead! You don’t necessarily have to wait until drop/add week to determine if a class or professor is right for you. Do your research: talk to friends in your major, peruse through Ratemyprofessor.com, and read through the course syllabus in advance. Whatever you decide, don’t commit to buying textbooks unless you are 100 percent sure that you want to keep your classes.
a combined eight SEC Championship titles.
Do not schedule your classes during lunchtime! The only thing worse than stuffing your face while rushing to your next lecture is sitting through class with a grumbling stomach. You will be much happier if you can savor your well-deserved break in the day. If you really can’t get around a lunchtime class, bring a quick snack that is easy to eat in the classroom.
Fun Fact: Florida’s men’s and women’s cross country teams own
Leave lunch hour open
Experiment during drop/add week
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All-American Fun Fact: Three-time ame the first Brad Wilkerson bec National Gator elected to the Fam e in 2012 l of College Baseball Hal
Rules for the Road • Take all belongings and report suspicious packages or activity R E A L -T I M E to the driver.
• Be at your bus stop five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. • Have the exact fare, your pass, ADA card or Gator 1 ID ready to show when the bus stops.
Cyclists and Their Bikes Both Ride RTS
All RTS buses are bike rack-equipped and each rack holds up to two bicycles. If you wish to use the bike rack, signal the driver that you are going to the front of the bus. You are responsible for loading and unloading your bicycle.
How to Find Your Bus Take advantage of RTS Gator Locator. The service features an automatic vehicle locating system that allows riders to go online and get the real-time locations of all RTS buses.
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• Check the electronic destination signs on the front and sides of each bus to board the right one. • You can bring a music device but headphone use is required. • Do not leave newspapers or beverage containers. • Eating and smoking are not permitted on RTS buses. Beverages are allowed as long as they’re in a securely covered drink container. No Styrofoam cups. • Buses move, sometimes unexpectedly. Remain seated, or if you have to stand, hold on to a support at all times.
Fun Fact: The Gators have beaten Georgia 106 times in program history, the
most of any opponent.
• Be considerate of others and keep your feet off the bus seats. • No pets are allowed on RTS buses unless in a carrier. Service animals are allowed.
Fun Fact: The Gators have earned 28 upset wins against ranked
teams when UF was unranked
• Children under six are welcome but must be joined by an older passenger or an adult. • As the bus approaches your destination, pull the buzzer cord or press the bar located above the windows. Try to do this about one block before your destination. • For your safety, exit through the rear doors and step clear of the bus. Do not cross in front of the bus and wait for traffic to clear before crossing the road. • Passengers should dress properly to ride the bus – shirts, shoes and pants are required. • If you lose an item, call (352) 393-7850 to reach Lost and Found. Everything turned in from an RTS bus is available to be picked up Mon.–Fri., 8am–5pm (except holidays) at 100 SE 10th Avenue. Items except for Gator 1 ID cards are held for 30 days. Gator 1 cards are turned in to the Gator 1 ID card issuing office every Monday. • On each bus, there are several seats near the front designated for use only by the elderly and people with disabilities.
• Passengers whose wheelchairs exceed the standard parameters will be required to use the paratransit service. Refer to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for standard parameters. • Only one person is allowed in the wheelchair or scooter. Passengers in a wheelchair or scooter traveling with children who are unable to board the bus without assistance should travel with a PCA (Personal Care Attendant). All cell phone conversations should not be so loud that it causes any interference.
Other facts & notes: With help from UF, RTS’s entire fleet has gone green! Sign up for “RTS Email” and automatically be notified of any schedule or route changes that may affect you. Schedules for routes are available at: Reitz Union, UF Bookstore and Welcome Center, Shands, Rosa Parks RTS Downtown Station, any RTS bus or www.go-rts.com. UF students, students’ spouses and UF retirees enjoy unlimited access to all RTS services. No fee required. On Wednesday through Saturday nights, check out Later Gator, the late night transportation.
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Do’s andonDont’s Campus Styliana Resvanis
Do go to the gym. Membership fees are included with tuition, so find a class that interests you (UF offers everything from country line dancing to yoga) or use the weight room. Don’t wait to explore campus. You’ll discover places you wouldn’t have otherwise (like the Student Recreation and Fitness Center's racquetball, handball and basketball courts, nature trails near the Reitz Union and Grinter Gallery, a multicultural artwork display in Grinter Hall).
Don’t forget bike lights. It’s dangerous to ride without them, and doing so could land you a $52.50 ticket.
Do join clubs. UF offers more than 975 cultural, professional and recreational student organizations, so pad your resume while meeting people with shared interests.
Do pay attention to where you are parking. Timed and designated lots are closely monitored, and UFPD is not afraid to give you a ticket, tow, or boot your car.
Don’t walk alone at night. Although there are safety precautions (such as the Blue Light Emergency phone system, which is monitored by the University Police Department), creeps can still roam around campus. Resources like SNAP and traveling with friends can prevent dangerous situations.
Don’t speed when driving on campus! The speed limit is 20mph and you will get pulled over and get a ticket for going over even just a few miles.
Do attend taste panels through the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department. As a reward for testing your taste buds, you’ll get vouchers
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for on-campus dining facilities.
Do remember your Gator 1 everywhere you go. This is more than just a student ID card, and you’ll need it to get on the buses for free, use library services, and access prepaid vending, dining and bookstore accounts, as well as many other campus services, discounts and perks.
Fun Fact: The last five NCAA triple jump titles (track and field) have been
won by Gators.
t n e m n i a Entert Fun Fact: Florida Volleyball has 63 All-America honors
on the Cheap
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After food, bills and books, the entertainment fund of your budget tends to look pretty thin. Thankfully, UF, the city of Gainesville and its businesses often provide plenty of entertainment options for cheap and, even better, for free. One of the best ways to save some cash is with coupons. Scattered in areas all around campus are a variety of coupon books, such as Gatorbucks, which can also be found online at gatorbucks.com. These books provide a variety of deals for everything from food and entertainment to car maintenance and textbooks. Local off-campus attractions offering discounts include movie theatres, bowling, golf, and skating. Many of the local businesses including restaurants, auto mechanics and theatres provide student discounts as well.
On campus, a number of activities are available for free or at a reduced price for students. You can catch a Gator Football game in the Swamp, view a play at the Phillips Center for Performing Arts, hang out at the Reitz Union for Gator Nights, take in an exhibit at the Harn Museum of Art or, for something a little more interactive, play in some recreational sports. UF’s RecSports provides three workout facilities, 32 tennis courts, nine sand volleyball courts, seven basketball courts, four racquetball/ handball courts, three volleyball courts, a skate park, and a roller hockey rink. They provide personal training, physical assessments, intramural sports, Sports Clubs, Group Fitness classes, and much more. Free sports equipment is available for checkout.
At the University of Florida, there isn’t any reason to be bored. Even if money is tight, there are plenty of places to go and more than enough people to meet. The more you explore the more you’ll begin to find those hidden gems that make college the experience you’ve always heard it to be!
Fun Fact: Lacrosse became Florida’s 21st NCAA intercollegiate program in 2010.
Don’t waste your financial aid or loans when you don’t need to.
Save money with coupons all over town.
or, print coupons from www.gatorbucks.com
Fun Fact: Since the SEC Tournament began in 1990, the Florida men’s tennis team has taken home the title four times.
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Fun Fact: Under head coach Mike Holloway, the Gator men’s track and field team won its first NCAA Outdoor Championship in 2012.
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Fun Fact: Mark Merklein, in 1994, and Jeff Morrison, in 1999, are the only two Florida men’s tennis players to win the NCAA Singles title.
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Campus Talk Magazine
It’s important as a burgeoning adult to stay informed about the world. As content as you may have been floating around in that proverbial bubble, it won’t be long before reality begins to poke away at that translucent shell in which you’ve so long inhabited. In Gainesville, as with most college towns (I assume), there is a plethora of avenues to pursue when attempting global and local awareness, and, for your convenience each publication listed here can be found online or at various locations all over campus and Gainesville!
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For a good laugh, a glimpse at the hottest new gadgets or just a dose of entertainment, Campus Talk has got you covered from top to bottom. Class is a bore? There are games to help you pass the time! Love life is a little lonesome? CT has dating tips to help get you over the hump! Mycampustalk.com
The Gainesville Sun
A New York Time-based company, the Gainesville Sun publishes and distributes in print and digital forms. You can read local and international news and the latest beat on the regional entertainment and social scenes.
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Fu n Facts About
Gain esville • The University of Florida was a male-only institution until 1947 when the first co-eds were admitted. • There are 37 public parks in Gainesville with more than 450 acres of parkland and open space.
You already know Gainesville has a lot going for it, but here are some popular fun facts, as well as a few that many people may not know: • Gainesville is located almost exactly half way between Miami and Atlanta. It will take you about six hours to drive to either city. • It’s only 75 miles to beaches on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. • Gatorade was invented in Gainesville. (Yes, it’s true!) • During the Civil War, Gainesville was a major Confederate Commissary selling all sorts of staple goods, ammunition, and supplies.
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• The burial mounds near the Law School mark the archeological site where an ancient civilization from the Deptford culture once camped hundreds of years before the birth of Jesus Christ. • In 2005, UF enhanced its already excellent reputation for environmental education by becoming a Certified Audobon Cooperative Sanctuary. • If you head to the north lawn of Reitz Union at dusk, you might be able to get in on an impromptu game of “Capture the Glowstick.” It’s a little like Kick the Can, but more fun because it’s with college students! • Be careful where you park, the University of Florida issues a lot of parking tickets – as many as 91,000 in one year! The cost of those tickets? $30 a pop!
Fun Fact: Florida Volleyball has won 19 SEC Championships in 21 years.
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“I figured it’d be reassuring to show them that Gainesville is a nice place, and they won’t have to worry about me being away,” she said. “I also thought I should show off Gainesville, because it’s so much cooler than back home. A collegetown was an entirely new concept to them since they didn’t go to college.” Between UF and Gainesville’s landscape, history and school spirit, there’s plenty to brag to your parents about. Stop by the James W. “Bill” Heavener Football Complex to show off trophies, or have a picnic at Lake Alice and wander over to the bat house at sunset to witness more than 100,000 mysterious creatures dart into the night.
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For a more cultured experience, visit the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art and admire ceramics, paintings and carved jade from Asia and modern American, European and Latin American artwork. Marvel at the Florida Museum of Natural History’s Colombian mammoth skeleton or stroll through its butterfly rainforest for an enchanting experience. Your parents can watch hundreds of colorful insects flutter around them and can even buy butterfly-friendly plants as souvenirs to create their own butterfly garden at home. But no matter where you take your parents, make it a memorable experience – after all, this is the place you’ll spend the next four years.
Fun Fact: Since 2006, the Gators are 18-3 in NCAA Tournament action.
When Samantha Mossman’s parents visited Gainesville, the second-year psychology student gave them a tour of her new home. She introduced them to Tim Tebow, Danny Wuerffel and Steve Spurrier (in statue form) and showed them Century Tower, “the french fries,” the Plaza of the Americas and, of course, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
If you’re a family of nature-lovers, bike along the Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park trail – where you might catch a glimpse of wild horses – or canoe across Lake Wauburg, keeping your eyes peeled for fellow gators. You can also visit Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park and clamber down the boardwalk leading into the belly of a 120-foot deep sink hole.
“My parents were impressed with how much there was to do around here,” Mossman said. “My dad said this is the best place I could be.”
Fun Fact: Florida set a record with five Freshman All-Americans from Baseball
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Fun Fact: Head coach Ama nda Butler, who was a four-year star ter for the Gators from 1990-94, earn ed her Bach elor of Scien ce degr ee in Exercise and Sport Scien ces with honors on May 6, 1995, and awarded a Master of Exer was cise Sport Scien ces on Aug. 9, and 1997
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2012 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sep 1st Bowling Green Gainesville, FL Sep 8th Texas A&M * College Station, TX Sep 15th Tennessee * Knoxville, TN Sep 22nd Kentucky * Gainesville, FL Oct 6th LSU * Gainesville, FL Oct 13th Vanderbilt * Nashville, TN Oct 20th South Carolina * Gainesville, FL Oct 27th Georgia * Jacksonville, FL Nov 3rd Missouri * Gainesville, FL Nov 10th UL-Lafayette (HC) Gainesville, FL Nov 17th Jacksonville State Gainesville, FL Nov 24th Florida State Tallahassee, FL *All Times Eastern. All dates and times subject to change.
For more on Gator Sports, pick up Gator Country Magazine each month or online www.gatorcountry.com
I Wish I Knew as a Freshman Moving — especially to UF’s 2,000acre campus — can be overwhelming. But instead of stumbling through freshman year, you can earn upperclassman knowledge before hitting 60 credits. Use these tips to navigate classes, campus and college life. 1) Create the perfect schedule: Avoid early classes and make class times consistent whenever possible. If you’re not a morning person, you’ll shuffle around campus like a zombie, and a regular schedule will help you establish an appropriate sleeping pattern. 2) Breaks between classes don’t mean spending all your down time with friends. Balance grabbing lunch, catching up with pals and hitting the books to clear your weekend. 3) Library West isn’t the only study spot. Although it’s the go-to choice, UF offers nine other libraries (hint: Marston’s basement is a lesser-known place to cozy up for a cram session.) 4) Your bank account can’t afford daily Starbucks. If you need a caffeine fix, invest in a coffee pot (your wallet will thank you).
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5) Your wallet can’t feed Chick-fil-A addictions, either. Don’t have a meal plan? Pack lunch or snacks to dodge a skinny wallet and the freshman 15. Also, don’t forget a water bottle; sprinting across campus in 95-degree weather to make that class in Norman Hall can cause dehydration. 6) Stand out in a crowded lecture hall by meeting your professors. They’re useful connections for references and internships, and most of them actually like talking with students. 7) Avoid buying new textbooks, and wait (if possible) to purchase them until classes start. I spent almost $700 my freshman year… Then I discovered that professors often admit some books are unnecessary, and buying or renting books online is cheaper. 8) Always carry an umbrella. When Florida’s weather gods unleash their fury, no one is spared. It’s better to be safe than soaked. This last tip is what I wish I’d remembered most: College flies by like a seagull chasing your lunch, so savor each experience. Soon you’ll toss your cap in the air and say goodbye to the place you’ve learned to call home.
Fun Fact: Florida Soccer leads the league with 11 Southeastern Conference
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Fun Fact: The Gator softball team owns three SEC Championship titles: 1998, 2008 & 2009.
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Fun Fact: In 2011, UF men’s freshman Jimmy Clark (cross country) was named the SEC Freshman of the Year.
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Parking can be difficult on campus, and when you factor in the price of gas, that’s two really good reasons to try alternative transportation. Here’s a list of our favorite ways to get around Gainesville:
Bike to Class
Bicycling Magazine consistently ranks Gainesville one of the best cities for bicycling. Serious cyclists head for the trails, but you’ll see plenty of students pedaling to class. Watch for pedestrians, because they may not be watching for you, and don’t forget your bike lock!
Scoot Along
Scooters are hot, and there are plenty of scooter stores and repair shops to help keep your ride on the road. You’ll need an official University of Florida parking decal ($144 a year), but there are scooter zones in each parking lot on campus, as well as in front of many classroom buildings.
Skate, Dude
Skateboarding is not a crime, but only students are allowed to skate on campus. Stay on sidewalks and in crosswalks and save the tricks for the parks. Check out FreeRide Surf and Skate shop for boards!
Get on the Bus
With your Gator One Card, you can ride the Regional Transit System bus service for free. Riding the bus is COOL, as in air conditioned! You’ll never miss the bus because you can track it in real time on your smart phone!
Walk This Way
Nothing’s easier (or cheaper) than walking, and it’s good exercise too. UF is a pedestrian friendly campus, so put one foot in front of the other and get to class!
Fun Fact: The Florida men’s basketball team led the nation with 9.6 made
3-pointers per game in 2011-12.
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Leadership
Opportunities Want to get involved on campus in a meaningful way? Help others? Gain valuable skills that can help you get your first job or internship? IRHA has a wide variety of leadership positions available for you!
Area Government Executive Board
If you’re living on campus in the residence halls, this is an opportunity you don’t want to pass up. Each residence hall has an Area Government composed of six Executive Board officers who host programs for and advocate on behalf of the hundreds of students living in their area. • President • Vice President • Treasurer • Business Manager • Secretary • Publicity Director
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IRHA Directorships and Assistant Directorships
If you’re living off campus, this leadership position is for you. There are event directorships to host a specific event, and there are yearlong directorships to promote a particular initiative throughout the year. • Event Directorships • Art Gallery • Dance Marathon • Farmers Market • Homecoming • Tunnel of Oppression • Winter Ball • Writing on the Wall • Yearlong Directorships • Community Service • Environmental Concerns • Historian • History Book • RA Relations • ResTV • Sports/Health Promotions
Fun Fact: The Gator men’s basketball team set a school record with 357 made 3-pointers in 2011-12.
Residence Hall Week Directorships and Assistant Directorships
Each Spring semester IRHA hosts one of only eight special events on campus, called Residence Hall Week. A week of events are held to celebrate living on campus. If you love planning events, you’ll love this opportunity!
Check out IRHA.housing.ufl.edu for more information or email IRHAPresident@housing.ufl.edu to find out how to apply!
Want Your
Voice Heard?
At the University of Florida it can be hard to effect change and get your voice heard. Through IRHA, the Inter-Residence Hall Association, you can express your feedback and concerns on a host of different issues that affect the residence halls and on-campus life. General Body meetings are held every Monday at 6:15 PM in room 282 of the Reitz Union, which act as a venue for students to discuss any concerns they may have. The IRHA Executive Board will express your concerns to the Department of Housing and the University to make sure your voice is heard and action is taken so everyone on campus has the best experience possible.
Building community, providing entertainment, and promoting academic excellence are the core values of residence hall living. If you have any suggestions for improvements in the residence halls or any ideas for creating an even better environment for students, we would love to hear them! Attend our General Body meetings or email us at IRHA@housing.ufl.edu. And if advocacy is your passion, ask us how to get involved! We strive to advocate on your behalf for the betterment of all students. Sincerely, IRHA. The Students’ Voice in the Residence Halls
Fun Fact: The Gator baseball team has made back-to-back-to-back NCAA College World Series appearances (2010, 2011 & 2012)
• Leadership Reception • Kick Off • IRHAPalooza • Comedy Night • Tie N’ Tails • IRHA Pageant • Mardi Gras
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Courtyard by Marriott 3700 SW 42nd St, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 335-9100
Bambi Motel 2119 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 376-2622
Days Inn 7516 Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32606 (352) 332-3033
Best Western – Gateway Grand 4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606 (352) 331-3336
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Budget Inn 4401 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 371-3811 Cabot Lodge 3726 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 375-2400 Camellia Rose Inn 205 SE 7th St, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 395-ROSE
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Gainesville Hotel and Conference Center 7417 West Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605 (352) 332-7500 Gainesville Lodge 413 W. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 376-1224
Econo Lodge University 2649 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 373-7816 Econo Lodge West 700 NW 75th St, Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 332- 2346
Hampton Inn 4225 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 371-4171
Extended Stay America 3600 SW 42nd St, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 375-0073
Where Real Gator Fans Stay & Play” Located in the heart of the Gator Nation, our award winning hospitality and our clean fresh rooms ensure an memorable stay every time. Our famous Cloud 9 bedding, outdoor heated pool and complimentary hot breakfast bar are all part of our Hampton commitment to you. We are minutes from UF & Shands and within walking distance to shopping and a variety of restaurants. We are here for you, let us show you “Hamptonality” at it’s finest.
The Comfort Inn University is conveniently located just off of I-95 at Exit 384 and
restaurant-filled Archer Road. Amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, indoor fitness center, guest laundry, business center, free Hi Speed Wireless Internet and fresh baked cookies every evening! All guest rooms come equipped with a microwave, refrigerator and wet-bar, a flat-screen HDTV, coffee maker, hairdryer, in-room safe, free HBO and much more. Guests enjoy our complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast. We have pet-friendly rooms available too!
Country Inn & Suites 4015 SW 43rd St, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 375-1550
Fairfield Inn by Marriott 6901 NW 4th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 332-8292
Comfort Inn University 3440 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 264-1771
Florida Motel 2603 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 376-3742
Hamption Inn and Suites Dowtown 101 SE 1st Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 240-9300 Hilton Garden Inn 4075 SW 33rd Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 338-1466
Hilton UF Conference Center 1714 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 371-3600 Full service hotel with 245 newly upgraded guestrooms and
3 beautifully decorated guest suites. Albert’s Restaurant – 3 meal casual American dining featuring the famous Hilton Breakfast Buffet Daily. 2-Bits Lounge featuring 15 flat screen TVs, ideal for a drink and appetizers. In-room dining. Shuttle service available . Outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool. Complimentary fitness center. Ask about our event space for graduation celebrations.
Holiday Inn – University 1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 376-1661
Hotel Oaks 7413 Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605 (352) 332-8001 Howard Johnson Express 3820 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 371-2500 Knights Inn 2820 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609 (352) 376-1211 LaQuinta Inn 920 NW 69th Terr, Gainesville, FL 32605 (352) 332-6466 Laurel Oak Inn 221 SE 7th St, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 373-4535 Motel 6 4000 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 373-1604
REd roof Gainesville 3500 Southwest 42nd Street Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 336-3311 www.redroof.com 15% discount with VP+ number 610287 on all standard rooms. Offer expires August 31, 2013. • # 1 in Customer Satisfaction – online reviews, Market Metrix, 2011
Holiday Inn Express 3905 SW 43rd Street, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 376-0004 Homewood Suites 3333 SW 42nd St, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 335-3133
Quality Inn – University 2435 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 373-6500
• Children 17 and under stay free Magnolia Plantation 309 SE 7th St, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352) 375-6653 Restored 1885 mansion surrounded by 7 private Cottage, on 1.5 acres of gardens. Some of the Cottages are pet friendly. Walking distance to downtown but tucked into the Bed and Breakfast District. Motel ABC 2000 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 372-3654 Paramount Plaza 2900 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 377-4000 Quality Inn – Gainesville 3455 SW Williston Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 378-2405
Reitz Union Hotel www.union.ufl.edu/hotel (352) 392-2151 Conveniently located at the heart of UF, the Reitz Union Hotel is the only on-campus place to stay during your time in Gainesville. The thirty-six room hotel, located atop the student union, is great for UF parents, friends or other guests. Guests of the hotel are guaranteed quality service and an excellent value, not to mention complimentary on-campus parking!
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Super 8 4202 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 378-3888
Traveler’s Inn 3103 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609 (352) 372-4319
Rodeway Inn 3455 SW Williston Road, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 378-9240 Scottish Inn – South 4041 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 376-4423 Sleep Inn & Suites – Gainesville 4110 SW 40th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 376-4145 SpringHill Suites by Marriott 4155 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608 (352) 376-8873 Sunshine Motel 4155 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32609 (352) 376-2601
Sweetwater Branch Inn 625 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 (800) 595-7760 Sweetwater Branch Inn...lodging that offers hospitality, tranquility and comfort.  Close to UF and historic downtown Gainesville. All stays include a gourmet breakfast, wine & cheese hour, free parking, wireless internet and more!
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If you’ve ever taken a campus tour at the University of Florida, you’re sure to remember the dynamic individuals who led you around campus and gave insight into their own experiences as a student here at UF. Those students are better known as the Florida Cicerones, UF’s group of official student ambassadors. Dating back to 1968, the Florida Cicerones’ legacy goes far beyond campus tours. Members of this diverse group can be seen all throughout the Gator Nation®, whether they’re assisting the University Athletic Association, acting as the official hosts for Presidential events, or giving away BEAT T-Shirts at Emerson Alumni Hall before football games! Also serving as the governing body for all student members of the Alumni Association, the largest student alumni group in the nation, Cicerones have the opportunity to make an impact on the student body that no other organization on campus can!
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Connecting past, present, and future Gators is a way of life for the Florida Cicerones. As a student organization with close to 200 members, it’s safe to say that being a Gator doesn’t get much better than also being a Florida Cicerone. “The day I got accepted into the Florida Cicerones is the day that changed the course of the rest of my life,” says president, Rupal Bhana, who has been involved with the organization since his freshman year. “Being a Cicerone is the single greatest experience I’ve ever had and has given me friends and tools that I will keep forever.” If you’re interested in leaving your own lasting legacy on the University of Florida campus, then join the Florida Cicerones at their fall and spring forums! For more information, visit www.ufalumni.ufl.edu/ cicerones/recruitment.
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• A lways sort your whites from your brights to prevent the darker colored clothes from staining the lighter items.
This being the first time away from mommy and daddy for many of you, there’s going to a bit of a learning curve ahead as far taking care of yourself and the overall attainment of general life skills. Where cooking and cleaning are vital to this transition, doing your laundry, and doing it correctly, is a staple to balancing your newfound freedom. Here are some tips to help you along the way.
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• Don’t wash cotton and linen fabrics, towels, rugs, flannel and chenille, which generate lint, with fabrics that attract lint, like synthetics, permanent press and corduroy. • Delicate and ‘loose’ knits shouldn’t be washed with big or tough fabrics • W hites without any other colors are the only item that should get regular bleach. • Color-safe Bleach can be used on colored items, but be sure to read the instructions. • A lways do bleach loads last. Fun Fact: The Gator men’s track and field
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• For drying machines, the general rule is to stick to the regular or timed dries. • Be sure to clean out the lint drawer before you dry every load. • Pay attention to clothing labels when drying to prevent shrinkage. • Fold your clothes after drying to prevent wrinkles. • Hand dry delicates, jeans, pants and nice shirts, they will last longer and save you money!
The Laundromat
• Never leave your clothes unattended. The Laundromats are not held responsible if you leave and someone steals your stuff. • Laundromat machines are unreliable. Wash your clothes with cold water and take home what you can to line dry. • If you have bad allergies, you might want to consider another option. • Come prepared with quarters, detergent and dryer sheets.
Detergent/Soap
• Powdered and liquid detergent clean basically the same • Only use spot cleaner on spots. It should be applied before washing. • Fabric softening washing machine liquids work the same as dryer sheets, but they are not a substitute for detergent.
Laundry Room Protocol
• Don’t leave your laundry sitting in the machine all day; it’s annoying to others, wrinkles your clothes, and can smell like mildew if left for too long. • Avoid handling or removing other people’s laundry. • Make sure you have quarters, detergent and dryer sheets. • Clean up after yourself. If you haven’t realized it yet, you are now your own responsibility. If you spill detergent, wipe it up. • Use common sense. I know this can be a far-fetched idea for some, but you’re going to have to start soon enough. Don’t wash items that aren’t supposed to go in the washing machine. Don’t overload the washing machine because it will likely break.
program has won back-to-back-to-back NCAA Indoor Championships (2010, 2011, 2012)
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Save the Date! Biggest and Best Events on Campus! Fun Fact: The Women’s swimmin g and diving team has claimed two national champion ships in 1982, and most recently in 2010.
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Each year hundreds of fun events are hosted on campus and in the residence halls by IRHA, the InterResidence Hall Association. Below are some of the largest and most popular events you’ll want to attend this year!
Mudfest
A large mud pit is dug out in the Tolbert Area for residents to play mud-volleyball and mud-polo for a week. When: October
Sausage Fest
Enjoy freshly grilled sausage, hamburgers, hotdogs, and more at the Murphree Hall courtyards. When: October
Haunted Houses
Spook up your Halloween by checking out haunted houses in residence halls across campus! When: Halloween
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Go through a tunnel in the basement of Broward Hall where you’ll encounter re-enactments of different acts of oppression and leave with a better understanding of the struggles we still face. When: November
Writing on the Wall
Paint a brick to include in the 20 foot by 9 foot wall built on the Plaza of the Americas to represent oppression and inhumanity towards all people. This wall is torn down after a week of standing, symbolically tearing down the barriers between us. When: January
Art Gallery
Student artwork is displayed in the Gallery at Reid Hall for everyone to enjoy, and you can create your own artwork for display! When: Each semester Check out irha.housing.ufl.edu to see what FREE events are happening on campus now!
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Student Government Partnerships! In order to provide the complete student experience, Student Government is partnered with other organizations and units on campus. SG partners with the Reitz Union to provide events and services like GatorNights, RUB Entertainment and the Game Room. SG makes sure students can get around Gainesville safely with SNAP and RTS buses. SG helps students get involved by working with Student Activities and Involvement, promotes diversity with Multicultural and Diversity Affairs, and provides legal help through Student Legal Services. These are just a few of SG’s many partnerships. For the full list, visit us online at http:// sg.ufl.edu!!
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Congratulations on your decision to attend the University of Florida from Student Government! We’re proud to represent the over 50,000 students that have made the same decision you just did. Since 1909, Student Government has served as the bridge between students and their University. Go Gators!! Want to get involved? Find us online: http://www.sg.ufl.edu; Facebook: “UF Student Government”; Twitter: @UF_SG!
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Lake Wauburg, located in Micanopy, is a recreational park managed by RecSports and funded by SG.!
Library West, the university’s humanities and social sciences library, is open 24/5 fall and spring thanks to SG.!
Student Government Services! Student Government offers several services to students to help make being a Florida Gator that much greater. SG Free Bike Repair, located in the Outfitter in the Reitz Union, helps you get your bike fixed for free, while students can print for free every semester they’re enrolled on the third floor of the Reitz. Library West is open 24 hours, 5 days a week thanks to a partnership with SG, and SG works with the Bookstore to sell discounted textbooks on Discount Day each semester. Through RecSports, students can work out in recreational facilities or participate in intramural sports. Students are also able to see world"class performances from UF Performing Arts with a discount provided by SG.! Want to get involved? Find us online: http://www.sg.ufl.edu; Facebook: “UF Student Government”; Twitter: @UF_SG!
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The Inter-Residence Hall Association coordinates area council activities and represents the collective interests of all housing residents. Through our representatives, we insure that the administration is justly enforcing policies, which will keep our communities peaceful and safe, and that those communities are provided with quality equipment and social programming. In collaboration with our twelve area governments, we strive to meet the diverse interests of all residents. As such, all of our area branches hold regular meetings, where residents can gain a forum for their ideas. With
their activity cards, residents can also check out vacuum cleaners and recreational equipment, cash checks, and buy stamps. Activity cards can also be used to gain free admission to all area government social programming events.
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Safety on campus is a concern at every college. Fortunately, the University of Florida is a safe campus and Gainesville is a safe community. Still, every student needs to take responsibility for his or her own safety. Here are some general rules for staying safe in Gator Country.
Park in Designated Areas
Buddy Up
Some behaviors are not okay. If an individual makes you uncomfortable or won’t leave you alone, distance yourself from that person. If you feel threatened at any time, contact campus police at 352-392-1111.
Remember elementary school and the buddy system? If you’ll be out after dark, it’s always best to walk with a friend.
Don’t Wear Headphones
You need all your senses working when you’re moving around campus or the community. Save the headphones for the dorm room or gym. Use your eyes, ears, and common sense to keep you safe when walking, biking, etc.
SNAP
The Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol or SNAP is available to escort students who are walking alone on campus. SNAP vans also are available for rides along designated routes. To arrange for free SNAP assistance, log in to GatorLink or call 352 392 7627.
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Park your vehicle in well lit campus parking lots. Park only where permitted to avoid towing.
Know the Signs of Stalking and Harassment
Know Your Hurricane & Storm Safety
Hurricane season can impact the Gainesville community. Prepare in advance and know what to do in the event of a hurricane or other inclement weather. Monitor the UF website and local weather stations for specific instructions when storms are approaching. The University of Florida Police Department offers a variety of brochures to help keep students safe. Check them out at www.police. ufl.edu/community-services/ community-awareness-brochures.
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Things Every New Student Should Know 4) Internships 1) Financial Services
If you’re on Financial Aid and have to go the Financial Aid office, get up early and be at the door when they open it, otherwise, you’re going to have to wait for quite some time.
2) Student ID
Being a college-oriented town, businesses, local and corporate, offer a number of helpful discounts for those equipped with their GatorOne Cards. Take advantage of the deals while you can.
3) Picking a major
Despite your parent’s ‘encouragement’ to pick a major, it’s not the end of the world to wait a semester or two. For many students, college is their first real exposure to the outside world. Take in some knowledge and see what you like, then start considering what you are going to hopefully be doing for the rest of your life.
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Try to get an internship. Summer internships work best. If money is tight than get a job and do both, because most internships aren’t going to pay anything. If taking classes, financial aid should balance out your funds. Either way, the experience one gains in an internship is monumental when entering the job market.
5) Don’t be afraid to talk to your advisor/professor
Advisors and professors are there to help. Advisors can help set up a schedule that moves you forward but also one that has balance so you can prosper in all of your classes in a timely manner without being overworked. Professors may sometimes seem unapproachable, but they are there to educate. If you have questions, talk to them, it is only going to help you in the long run. Also they make great references for resumes!
Fun Fact: The men’s cross country team has been to the NCAA Championships
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6) Maintain a Budget
If using financial aid, your postcollege debt is going to be bad enough as it is so avoid making it worse with unnecessary credit card debts. Establish a budget for the necessities with some room for entertainment. Get a credit card to establish credit, but be careful because the companies behind them are after your demographic. Make sure your checking account doesn’t require any fees, comes with a debit card and is accessible around campus. Be aware of penalties for the account, otherwise you’ll wind up losing money you barely had in the first place.
7) Learn How To Schedule Classes
An advisor will be able to help you with this, but it’s important to learn what works best for you. It’s not the end of the world to only do the minimum requirements, especially if you have to work. Avoid 8 a.m. classes, because, honestly, you’re going to end up missing them. Consider stacking up your classes so you are only going three to four days of the week, thus providing a longer weekend to work and/or play.
8) Resumes/Cover Letter If you’ve decided on a major and are committed to it, it’s never too early to start building a resume. There are
Fun Fact: The women’s golf program has produced eight SEC Champions and 23 All-Americans.
plenty of online guides, and, as you progress and make more connections, it wouldn’t hurt to ask a professor or advisor for advice. Cover letters are also an essential part of a resume. Just because the job doesn’t require it, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t write one.
9) Roommates
Living with others can definitely have its ups and downs. Finances and cleanliness are often two of the major sources for roommate throw downs. Noise and general consideration of space can also play a part. The most important tip for a healthy living situation is conversation. If you have a problem with your roommate or something he or she is doing, speak up! The longer you stay silent, the more frustration will build, likely causing a much greater altercation over what probably was a small issue.
10) Laundry
It doesn’t hurt to learn how to do laundry. No one likes the smelly kid, so get off the couch and wash your clothes. The biggest tip to remember, if there are any colors in the load, use COLD water, otherwise that red shirt may leave you with some questionably colored (pink) undergarments. Also, use dryer sheets to avoid static cling.
nine times, most recently in 2011. Their highest finish was sixth place in 1990.
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s team has won six Fun Fact: The Gator women’s tenni 1998, 2003, 2011 & 1996, NCAA Team Championships (1992, 2012) – the most of any Gator team
11) Cooking
One can survive on Ramen noodles and pizza, but it’s not the healthiest route. Learn some basic cooking skills. The freshman 15 is not a myth! Understand the food groups, which foods to eat for better health and which to avoid. Fast food may be easier but take a look at the majority of people eating there; that could be your future!
12) Studying Abroad
If you can afford it, do it. Why not? Get out there and see the world while you’re young, have less responsibility and are not locked into the eventual nine to five grind looming over your future. Understanding and appreciating new or different cultures is the very essence of education, what better way to learn than doing so in its most raw form, living it!
13) Apply For Jobs Early Like many other things in Gainesville, the stale phrase of the ‘early bird gets the worm’ holds true. Thousands of students arrive in town each year, the majority of which are applying for the same job that you are. Get out there and have your information together so you can fill applications out quickly and can get to the next place. Also, if you’re applying for serving/hospitality jobs,
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don’t apply during lunch and dinner hours, or you might as well consider yourself unemployed. Always apply between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
14) Finding Balance
Being away from your parents for the first time can be exhilarating, but it’s important to not get carried away. You are here to experience and learn to find a healthy balance. You don’t have to study every single night, but keep up with your studies so they don’t build up and overwhelm you. While you should study regularly, it is unhealthy to never give yourself a break. Maintain your school work during the week and be particular about what parties you hit; excess is never a good thing.
15) Transportation
If you’re living off campus, getting to class can often become a bit of a hassle. Try to choose an apartment complex that is within walking or biking distance. Knowing you’re bus schedule is also important, especially if you’re residing somewhere farther away from the school. Make sure you get a parking pass for those days you oversleep. Also, if you are driving to school, give yourself enough time to actually find parking once you get to campus.
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It’s a phenomenon as old as college: the dreaded “Freshman 15,” the weight gain that often occurs with first-year college students. Don’t worry, there are dozens of ways to stay slim and trim on campus. Here are just a few:
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Get involved in intramurals. More than 60 Intramural sports clubs are a fun way to stay in shape and a fantastic way to meet people. Get involved on campus. Keep busy at night. Join a fraternity or sorority, or become a community volunteer. Stay busy, and you’ll burn calories.
Walk to class. The University of Florida is a pedestrian friendly campus, so park your car and walk. Exercise is the best way to control your weight.
Eat healthy on campus. Look for salad bars or the “Just4U” healthy food choices at campus dining establishments. If you have to have pizza (most college kids do), limit it to one slice.
Visit the recreation centers on campus three times a week. Working out is easy at any of four facilities on campus. Find them listed on the website at www.resports.ufl.edu
An active lifestyle is usually the best way to maintain a healthy body weight. Combine activity with low calorie, high energy foods, and you can avoid gaining the Freshman 15.
Fun Fact: Head Coach Mary Wise is the winningest coach in the Nation since 1991 with 632 victories
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Gainesville Life in The Swamp breeds chaos. Between classes, homework, deadlines, part-time jobs, internships and social commitments, it is easy to inhabit a rigid routine. This restless itch infects everyone at some point. Lucky for us, Gainesville is a prime hub for the “daycation,” a typically low-budget travel experience that lasts for one day. When time is scarce, the daycation supplies the best prescription for stress. So whether you are an adventurous tourist or a low-key sightseer, the following spots are guaranteed to satisfy any vacation craving.
The beautiful Florida springs are a staple daycation destination for local students and outdoor aficionados. After a moderate scenic drive, you can spend the day floating through either Rainbow Springs, Ginnie Springs or Itchetucknee Springs. For more information, visit www.floridastateparks.org
The country’s oldest city boasts striking historical landmarks and an even more impressive selection of tasty local food. Whether you plan to spend this getaway roaming the charming downtown district or basking along the St. Augustine beach, make sure to leave Gainesville with ample time to explore. Expect to drive about two hours before reaching this exciting city.
Fun Fact: Florida's baseball program started in 1912
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Fun Fact: Florida has 14 straight seasons with 20 or more wins.
Bob’s 40-acre backyard in Branford, Fla. is the best rope-swinging, mud-slinging, lake-swimming hideaway south of the state’s capitol. This daycation is legendary amongst Gators. The only request Bob asks in return for a day in his awesome backyard is a small fee per car, so make sure to carpool. For more information, check out Bob’s River Place on Facebook. This beautiful university-sponsored getaway is located eight miles south of campus on US Highway 441/13th Street. As long as you bring a valid Gator 1 ID card, you can enjoy some of the best free activities in Gainesville: sailing, kayaking, paddle boating, volleyball, water skiing, wakeboarding, plus a rock climbing wall and rope course – need we say more? The 16-mile Hawthorne Trail is ideal for land dwellers who enjoy picnicking, biking, running, and rollerblading through nature. The trek can be vigorous after you pick it up through Main Street. But the awe-inspiring overlooks and pathways within Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park make the challenge one of the more peaceful spots in Gainesville.
Kanapaha is the Enchanted Woods of Gainesville. When you need some R&R, visit this spot to tour through a stunning collection of native and exotic plant species. When you wish to hide from the Florida heat and from your daunting wallet, check out the Harn Museum of Art or the Florida Museum of Natural History. Both museums host impressive collections, including the new Asian art wing at the Harn Museum and the interactive butterfly gardens at the Florida Museum of Natural History. These two attractions lay in the UF Cultural Plaza along Hull Road.
The University of Florida also sponsors daycations and extended traveling opportunities. The Travel and Recreation Program (TRiP) organizes fun day adventures and extended weekend trips for students who wish to connect through recreational activities. The organization Florida Alternative Breaks (FAB) manages national and local educational service trips.
Fun Fact: The men’s golf team has won four National Championships (1968, 1973, 1993 and 2001), the most of any men’s sport at UF
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Fun Fact: The Gators men’s golf team has had 22 SEC indivi dual medalists, six more than the next closest school
Apartments • Understand the community’s personality. Some complexes house ‘serious students,’ others are party spots. If serious about studying, avoid the noisy party complexes. • Proximity to campus is important, but those locations are pricy. Gainesville provides public transportation. If money’s tight, pick an apartment near bus stops. • Cost and comparison of rates, deposits and fees are critical. If finances allow you to maintain monthly payments, but not the move-in rates, consider complexes with move-in specials. • Don’t get distracted by shiny pools and flashy gyms. Although fun to have nearby, these are not essential.
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•F urnished or unfurnished should be considered. Unless your parents stock you with furniture, look into furnished. •D on’t let your parents make all the decisions. You’re the one who has to live there. They’ll be involved, but college is a time to grow; make your own decisions. •M ake sure you are comfortable with the safety and security. Many apartments appear to be upscale, but often edge the ‘student slums’. • I f living with roommates, find a place with personal space. They could be your best friend or a complete stranger, either way you will get on each other’s nerves. •B e sure to READ ALL OF THE CONTRACT before you sign it. This isn’t an iTunes update! •W hen it is time to move off campus, just pick up a copy of College Rentals, or search online at collegerentals.com.
Fun Fact: Since 1990, the Florida football team has a home win percentage of .872, second in the country during that span.
Upon entering adulthood, there are lessons necessary to learn for yourself, like finding an apartment. Don’t fret, we’ve all been there and can share our failures to point you in the right direction. There are tips and suggestions at www.collegerentals. com. Here are some essentials:
•B e sure there’s reliable maintenance. You are renting. It’s the landlord’s job to fix appliances.
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