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University of Florida students interested in the great outdoors have been finding an outlet in Florida Alternative Breaks since spring break 1993, when 21 Gators traveled down to Miami to help reconstruct homes damaged in Hurricane Andrew. The service trip was followed by a two-night camping excursion in Fiesta Key….
Cooking classes, musical theater productions, sports games and theme parks may not be the first things students imagine when they think about extracurriculars. But GatorDays, a recent addition to the University of Florida’s department of Student Activities & Involvement, is changing the game. Launched in June 2021, GatorDays is a…
Historically Black sororities and fraternities are known for their steady advocacy and strong pride. Now, for the first time, the leaders of Black Greek-letter organizations at the University of Florida will welcome home members who joined during the pandemic. Their message? “We can do it even better. Like, if you…
Back-to-school jitters are a universal experience. But for some students stepping onto college campuses for the first time, the nerves could be the result of more than a year of virtual learning. “It’s exciting to have students who were freshmen last year but are really having an on-campus experience this…
The start of the fall semester is upon us, and it’s bringing more than just new classes and new students. There’s a lot to look forward to in the coming months – and a lot to catch up on. If you’re returning to Gainesville after a few semesters away, here’s…
The University of Florida kicked off the Summer B semester on Monday, resuming fully in-person operations for the first time since the start of the pandemic. As the day went on, students explored the campus, introducing themselves to new friends while others spent time at the Plaza of the Americas…
Students were photographed in accordance with CDC guidelines and UF policies on masking and physical distancing. Raeza Horn-Muller is a third-year sociology and sustainability studies major at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Vasishta Akinapalli is a first-year engineering major at the Herbert Wertheim College…
Thomas Chase is a first-year student at the University of Florida from Gainesville, Florida. He studies mechanical engineering at the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering and plans to apply for the college’s combined-degree program in his third year to earn his master’s and bachelor’s degrees simultaneously. We asked him about…
Samantha Harris is a graduate student at the University of Florida earning her master’s degree in mechanical engineering at the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. Her hometown is Arlington, Virginia and she received her bachelor’s degree from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida. We asked her about her experience at UF,…
Lauren Urra is a first-year student at the University of Florida from Miami, Florida. She majors in information systems at the Warrington College of Business. We asked her about her experience at UF, her perfect day on campus and her advice for students deciding where to go to college. Q:…
