A Day in the Life of a Cane

The New Blog is Up and Running!

2009-09-14T14:56:00.005-04:00

www.thecandidcane.wordpress.com

A New School Year,

2009-06-18T12:55:00.001-04:00

A new blog?So far this summer I've been working on tons- a student organization, new advertising for CAT5 (our Spirit Programming Board), so why not a new blog?It's time for an overhaul!

FINALLY Friday...

2009-05-01T09:06:00.016-04:00

... and it had better be a mind-blowingly awesome Friday at that.I wound up not taking my exam Thursday morning- I didn't get enough rest / study time Wednesday night due to Tunnel, an assignment for HIS228, and the CAT5 board meeting (new co-chair of PR & marketing what what?). Instead, I'll be taking it on the scheduled date (May 6th), to be followed by my philosophy exam (May 7th).Asside from

Tunnel of Oppression...

2009-04-29T09:46:00.010-04:00

This past week I've been busy writing papers, studying for exams, putting portfolios together, and volunteering at Tunnel of Oppression.It may seem a bit obvious, but staying in a cold room for 6 hours surrounded by graphic representations of controversial issues is a bit depressing.Which is why I'm glad the C-store sells Ben & Jerrys.The brain freeze I get from ice cream tends to help me to

Next 2 Weeks = the Worst of the Best

2009-04-27T09:13:00.003-04:00

I leave campus in exactly 16 days, and seem to have more than 16 days worth of work to get done.This week starts off Tunnel of Oppression. We started building at noon on Saturday, and it hasn't stopped since. Even though I had a hand in setting it up, I still can't stand to be in any of the rooms for very long- the whole point is to stop sugar coating important issues (body image, global health,

The 2009 Billboard Latin Music Awards

2009-04-24T09:15:00.004-04:00

The BUC has been a busy place lately, and can now add The 2009 Billboard Latin Music Awards to its' list of recent events. Although I didn't attend, I was able to enjoy the brief fireworks show from the stairwell balcony.picturesThis week has gone by quicker than expected- I've been keeping myself busy with finishing up portfolios, studying for exams, and making use of that gym membership while

Hugging!

2009-04-22T14:35:00.005-04:00

Earth Day!

2009-04-22T09:48:00.005-04:00

Whether you love tyedye and flowers or not, today is your day to be a hippy. At least for a little. Try to recycle something at the very least- believe me, throwing your plastic bottle into that green bin next to the trash does not require any extra energy. The University is holding its' annual Hug the Lake (where students gather to hold hands around the lake in true hippy style), EcoFair, and

Classes for Next Semester

2009-04-20T10:16:00.003-04:00

I just returned from registering for classes- perhaps a bit more successful than previous visits, but there are still a few bugs to work out.It seems that on Mondays and Wednesdays I'll be in Graphic Design from 9:05 until 12:05. If I'm lucky and get an override into my much needed class of Intro to Photography, I'll be in that building again from 3:35 - 6:15 on the same days.Tuesdays and

The Answer You May Be Looking For...

2009-04-20T09:33:00.004-04:00

If you're like me, you're having tremendous difficulty with all the problems financial aid forms can sum up. One of the most doom-like problems is not being able to use your parents financial information; whether they refuse to release it, can't be contacted, etc.But fear not!Read: How to File Your FAFSA Without Your Parents Information.It's by no means the easy road (as this option requires a

I'm Back at the U!

2009-04-20T09:05:00.003-04:00

Being gone for a week was really weird- while it's nice to get away for just a bit, coming back just felt right.It's getting a bit tougher to focus nowadays, seeing as I only have 3 more weeks of this semester left to plow through. These 3 weeks, however, require more focus and drive than any other- and it's not easy for me to get through in all honesty. Term papers and exams galore seem to be

(Candy) Seder & Other Pictures

2009-04-10T09:12:00.008-04:00

Because we could not possibly find all of the ingredients for a traditional Seder, and the celebration being hosted by Hillel was a bit long for our attention spans, my friends decided to create their own rendition of Seder- using candy. Renditions of Hebrew songs were attempted, the 4 questions were sung (more or less spoken, actually), and we all ate lots of matzo and cheese.Other pictures for

"It's a Required College Experience."

2009-04-08T10:21:00.005-04:00

Denny's at 2 in the morning.Have to do it at least once.At least so I've heard.Yesterday I spent my birthday going to class- not unlike many other Tuesdays, but I allowed myself a nap to make up for it.Oh, and I had ice cream for dinner (because apparently the dining hall has decided to carry Edy's ice cream in the machines.... no arguments here).After a difficult art history exam and just a long

Accepted Student Open House

2009-04-06T09:12:00.003-04:00

It was a lot of fun to see this event from a 'Canes perspective as opposed to the accepted students. When I attended last year, I never imagined how different my life would be at this point in time- all of the things I've been able to experience, everything I've learned, and how they've changed me as a person.Pretty corny, but pretty cool if you don't think about it for too long.As for that

More Sun, More Photos

2009-04-03T09:40:00.009-04:00

The weather continues to be absolutely beautiful here, so my friend Adge and I decided to take advantage of it and take a stroll through a neighborhood just off campus.As for today, I've got a bit of work to do and some meetings, but going to the pool is definitely in the near future. =)My birthday is on Tuesday, so I'll be celebrating tonight.... and the rest of this weekend. Dinner at the

UM Alternative Spring Break '09

2009-04-01T11:03:00.004-04:00

These videos are of the group of students who went to Brazil with Hillel as a part of UM Alternative Break.The soccer game looks insane.Oh, and a note to Youtube- I don't find your April Fool's joke funny. Please stop flipping everything upside down. :-(

Shutterbug Fever

2009-04-01T10:16:00.007-04:00

I just received my Nikon D40 in the mail the other day- it took a long time to save up for it, but it's worth every cent! I haven't been able to use it much just yet, but I took a few pictures I thought might be of interest...:-DLast night was full of great music, food, and performances thanks to COISO's International Week. Belly dancers, hookah, a Mariachi (I can't spell that and Google doesn't

It's Dang Hot!

2009-03-31T18:27:00.004-04:00

This snapshot of the weather forecast was taken this morning around 7 before I left for class.... believe me, it got much hotter....Rain clouds skirted the campus today, but not a drop fell. Humidity, however, ensued.

Public Transportation + Rain = Ughhhh.

2009-03-30T09:20:00.005-04:00

And that sums up my Sunday.The rest of the weekend, however, went fairly well- my sister had a great time, and I made sure to keep her busy.Friday was packed with things to do- we attended Shabbat services at Hillel, then visited friends of Jewish community on campus (who work closely with ChabadUM? I'm not sure...) for yet another Shabbat dinner- this time consisting of really good chinese food.

How Could I Forget?! Marriage on the Rock!

2009-03-27T09:55:00.007-04:00

No, not on the rocks, as in leading to divorce, but THE rock- the central meeting place on campus.The Annual Marriage on the Rock (which sources tell me is nationwide) is a peaceful demonstration in support of marriage equality across America. They held ceremonies in which anyone could be 'married'- roommates, friends, classmates, couples. They had photographers, wedding cake, and even ringpops

The Real College Experience... Part 4

2009-03-27T09:41:00.004-04:00

This post will be kind of short- but no worries, the next one concerns weekend to-dos, so be prepared for quite a long blog."does miami have gym facilities? the other schools im looking at have free weight rooms and gyms available to students, and while it might say online, i haven't found this info."Yes! We have a GREAT gym- a huge track, outside / indoor courts, olympic sized pool, sauna,

Fridays are better because Ricky Martin says so.

2009-03-27T09:12:00.004-04:00

There's no equation to prove this, but I'm forming a strong theory.Yesterday, as every Tuesday and Thursday are for me, was crazy busy. Maybe it was the fact that I had a couple of quizes, a few paintings, and some writing assignments due that made it feel particularly jam packed. This might also be influenced by the fact that I can't find my floor under the massive mess I've created since the

Just finished CollegeWeek Live...

2009-03-25T11:42:00.002-04:00

I walked in not knowing what I was getting myself into! All in all it was fun, I'm a bit awkward and clumsy when it comes to things of that nature but I hope I was able to help everyone.Most of the questions were respectful and related, which I'm happy to see- definitely gave me some ideas for future bloggings. =)

I've been sucked into the Tweetmosphere.

2009-03-23T10:21:00.004-04:00

Oy vey.I tweet.Still not sure what it means, but I do it.At least I think I do.I feel really old for not adapting quickly to the newest form of communication via internet.

The Real College Experience... Part 3

2009-03-23T09:29:00.009-04:00

"miami has built a reputation as a big time party school, yet princeton review hasn't been placing it as high on the lists anymore. how much partying really goes on there?"After I had received my admission to both UM and UF, our local news channel decided to do a report on the biggest party school. I was nervous because I knew UM had a 'reputation', and with my parents watching, I didn't want

The Real College Experience... Part 2

2009-03-23T09:08:00.009-04:00

Although I couldn't post these entries during Spring Break (*shakes fist at Comcast*), I was able to work on them a bit.As for the first segment of the original message I received: "...number of attractive girls? (i realize you're a girl, but girls don't seem to have a problem with judging how hot other girls are, much unlike guys)...." I don't always actually laugh out loud when I say LOL, but I

Spring Break

2009-03-23T09:02:00.005-04:00

During spring break, many students traveled to nearby tropical getaways (such as the Bahamas) or stayed in Miami to enjoy the sights and sounds.For some reason I decided to go home- not sure why, but I've learned my lesson. Being stuck in an empty town with no internet is not how I want to spend my time off next year!In all seriousness, however, it wasn't too bad- I was able to catch up on some

The REAL College Experience... Part 1

2009-03-11T10:53:00.014-04:00

I got a message asking me to truthfully evaluate the U- beyond the brochures and website. It reminds me of a poster we have hanging up in one of the offices-It makes me laugh each time I see it- mainly because it's so true. The poster, as well as the message, give me a great chance to tell you what to REALLY expect. I'll answer it in parts, because the questions bring up many layers that should

I'm Very Conflicted About This Matter of "Tweeting"

2009-03-11T10:39:00.007-04:00

Should I get a Twitter?Or, more importantly, should I figure out how Twitter works? Because I don't know- not even in the most basic sense. Something about facebook status?All I know is that Congress uses it (and you know they start the coolest trends...) as do many college students.Perhaps it's worth looking into...Do U Tweet? Follow the University of Miami at: http://twitter.com/univmiami

The Unwritten Roommate Agreement

2009-03-11T10:01:00.005-04:00

... seems to be that when your roomie is sick,so shall you be.When Nicole came back from her regatta in St. Petersburg (she's on the University's sailing team), she seemed to be under the weather. Try as I might, living a couple feet away from a person means that it's nearly impossible not to catch a cold or something else along the same lines. So I missed Purim celebrations (but I did have

PurimPalooza 2009

2009-03-09T09:12:00.012-04:00

I'm no fan of Daylight Savings- especially when it means losing an hour of precious weekend time. As I mentioned in my last post, there were some great concerts (it's taking a lot of self control not to blabber on about the Britney Spears concert...) and events this weekend- one of the many pros of living right outside of a city like Miami.Tonight marks the beginning of even more celebrating,

American Idol, Green Gardens, and more...

2009-03-06T09:10:00.012-05:00

I admit I'm a bit late in reporting this, but UM's own Alex Wagner-Trugman was fortunate enough to be on this season of American Idol. Although he did not make it to the top 12, we all had a great time cheering him on and hope he continues to pursuit his dreams.Wednesday night I attended a GreenU initiative; an event that showcased companies that are working towards a cleaner environment. I got a

It's 51 degrees outside and I'm freezing...

2009-03-04T09:45:00.008-05:00

...weaksauce.On a different note (although maybe she could explain why it's not as warm as I would like), Christine Todd Whitman (governor of New Jersey from 1994-2001) will be speaking on campus today about environmental issues of the 21st century. As former head of the EPA (from 2001-2003) and current president of The Whitman Strategy Group ("...a consulting firm specializing in energy and

While the rest of the country freezes...

2009-03-02T12:04:00.003-05:00

Mozoltov, Sebastian!

2009-03-02T09:34:00.008-05:00

Last week, Sebastian the Ibis celebrated his Bar Mitzvah at 11 Leprechauns in the Grove (a bit of an odd place to hold a bar mitzvah now that I think about it...). All students were invited to enjoy a night of great music and food. Tickets were $5 presale and $7 at the door, with all of the proceeds going to an event for Cystic Fibrosis.The Rat also held another Belly Bust- this time with

Rootbeer Pong

2009-02-27T09:06:00.002-05:00

It's finally Friday, and only two more weeks until Spring Break! =)Although midterms last from this week into next, my only two were for Holy Wars and Western Religious Toleration (Tuesday) and Philosophy (Thursday). Both were the first tests given in the class, so I wasn't quite used to the format, but hopefully I did well.This weekend should be quite relaxing- I'll spend most of my time

SNL: Shalala Night Live

2009-02-25T09:30:00.007-05:00

Despite the fact that the only thing on the news these days seems to be concerning stimulus packages, our financial problems are here to stay for a bit longer. No matter what, any plan put into action will take time to resonate throughout the market, and in order to thrive (or just survive) until then, finances need to be reconstructed.It goes without saying that students here were especially

This is Why I'm an Art Major...

2009-02-23T10:47:00.003-05:00

I'm really not to fond of mice in buckets.But for those of you who are, or think you might be, this is a cool UM video you should check out:Regardless of your position on the mice-in-buckets issue, this is a great example of how even freshmen at the U have a chance to become involved in exciting and unique opportunities in and out of the classroom.And if you absolutely must see more

Facebook!

2009-02-23T09:54:00.006-05:00

I'm quite behind in this, but I've finally created a facebook- you can friend me, follow this blog through my notes, and send me any bumperstickers I may find humerous.I suppose I should also set myself up a Twitter account, but I really have no idea as to how that whole hot mess operates...

Poverty Conference

2009-02-23T09:07:00.005-05:00

This Saturday was the first Poverty Conference held by the University of Miami. Although it required an early morning check-in (8am) and lasted throughout the day (with dinner at 6:30 and a benefit concert from 8-10), a surprisingly large amount of students showed up. All of the sessions were extremely eye opening, but the students were given the chance to know poverty on a more personal level

February Review

2009-02-20T11:45:00.003-05:00

February has been a busy month here at the U; we've honored school-wide traditions (such as Sportsfest- Hecht Yeah!) and participated in some of the most exciting and unique programs (with much thanks to the Butler Center). Emmanuel Jal visited campus to give an inspiring performance, and the Miami Poverty Conference (which is being held tomorrow) is sure to spread awareness throughout the 305.

50th Post

2009-02-16T09:18:00.003-05:00

Happy Monday- hope you all had a great Valentine's Day weekend. :-)In my last post I forgot to mention the occurence of FunDay, which took place on Saturday with great success. The Butler Center's event website describes as "...providing a day dedicated to the special citizens of Miami . We invite many mentally handicapped citizens to campus for a day and have a myriad of events for them

Happy Friday the 13th!

2009-02-13T09:01:00.005-05:00

I figure as long as a day such as today is followed up by something like Valentine's, it's all good.Not much is on my schedule right now other than homework- and quite a bit of it. I can't wait for next weekend, during which the Poverty Conference will be held. This conference is open to other surrounding college students as well, hoping to spread this message throughout all of Miami-Dade.

Emmanuel Jal visits campus...

2009-02-11T10:54:00.011-05:00

Sometimes it takes an encounter with a special human being to realize how privileged and happy a life you lead. Emmanuel Jal fulfills the role of this special human being on a daily basis- a former child of war, he now raps about his experience and promotes peace through his lectures. The University of Miami was fortunate enough to have him visit campus on Monday, and it was an absolutely amazing

Oh Yeah? Hecht Yeah!

2009-02-09T09:10:00.006-05:00

So, as expected, Hecht won Sportsfest for the 8th year in a row. It was an absolute blast, and I feel sorry for the few who decided to stay cooped up in their dorms over the weekend. Overall, my floor won 4th place out of the female teams, just 15 points behind 3rd! Our RA and AF helped us Captains keep everything in order, while all of Hecht worked together so as not to forfeit any games. With

It's About To Get HECHTic

2009-02-06T09:03:00.006-05:00

Last weekend, the Leadership Summit (whose theme was "The Power of U") was held by Student Leadership Services. An extremely successful event, it's purpose was to "increases awareness of real world leadership concepts and emphasizes the development of one’s leadership potential", boasting keynote speakers Chad Crittenden and a local circuit court judge (whose name I can't remember, but I'll

Sportsfest is this Weekend!

2009-02-02T10:28:00.001-05:00

Spreading School Spirit

2009-01-30T12:31:00.004-05:00

It's fun to do with friends!...even if you look a bit silly doing it.

One last thing...

2009-01-30T12:23:00.001-05:00

Make sure to submit your completed FAFSA by February 1st!Which reminds me of the fact that I still have to fill out mine...

Green Tea & Figs

2009-01-30T09:08:00.009-05:00

It was bound to happen- it seems that each time everyone returns to school after a long break, the sniffles seem to spread like wildfire. I tried to fight it off as best I could with loads of vitamins and orange juice, but it may not have been enough.Getting sick at college is nothing like being sick during high school- your parents can't call the front office and tell them you'll be absent

Tuesdays and Thursdays...

2009-01-28T09:59:00.007-05:00

... are pretty hectic for me, considering I've managed to cram all of my classes into those two days. Wednesdays are proving to be a bit tricky as well- I guess I didn't realize that if I received homework for all five classes on Tuesday, Wednesday was going to be full of completing them in time for the next day's class sessions.Art history is what I expected; not much changes from year to year

President Shalala Honored as one of 25 Great Public Servants

2009-01-26T09:06:00.002-05:00

"... University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala is among a group of 25 well-known individuals who have been honored by the Council for Excellence in Government for their outstanding contributions to public service over the past quarter century, adding to the list of distinguished honors she has received in recent months... The list includes a former vice president of the United States, the

Inauguration Celebration footage

2009-01-23T11:07:00.000-05:00

http://cristiatum.blogspot.com/2009/01/witnessing-history-inauguration-watch.html

It's the end of the week...

2009-01-23T09:17:00.008-05:00

... and all I want to do is sleep in.But alas, I cannot.Thursday morning (around 3:30 am) everyone within Hecht was awoken by the fire emergency alarm- it's a loud wailing sound and a (creepy) voice that would make even the most sleep-deprived student crawl out of bed, walk down 5 flights of stairs, and stand in the 40 degree weather for a couple of hours. Fortunately enough for me, the actual

Sometimes Things Are Frustrating.

2009-01-21T11:31:00.002-05:00

Like right now.I emailed the Prof. whose class I wanted to be switched into because I needed an override. I just received the email, but it was from yesterday, and I may have missed my chance.Bah.Technology hates me.

Review of Yesterday...

2009-01-21T09:21:00.004-05:00

Yesterday, January 20th, was the beginning of the Spring semester here at the U. This meant new schedules, new classrooms to find, and new people. Add that to the excitment of the inauguration, and it was quite a busy day (definitely not what I was used to after a month of staying at home!).My first class, Survey of Western Art I, was at 8 am. After finally waking up and getting dressed to brace

2009-01-20T15:38:00.004-05:00

"So let us mark this day with remembrance, of who we are and how far we have traveled. In the year of America’s birth, in the coldest of months, a small band of patriots huddled by dying campfires on the shores of an icy river. The capital was abandoned. The enemy was advancing. The snow was stained with blood. At a moment when the outcome of our revolution was most in doubt, the father of our

Just a Taste...

2009-01-18T15:57:00.008-05:00

This is the first syllabus that has been posted for my classes (I cut out the more mundane blahblahblah stuff):History of Religious WarsREQUIREMENTS1. Questions. For almost every class you will have a set of questions which will be posted in the study guides posted on Blackboard. These questions will mainly be drawn from Western Civilizations but will also draw from other readings or from the

Back in the 305!

2009-01-17T11:53:00.004-05:00

It was great to finally get back to campus the other day. Not everyone is back just yet, so it's a bit creepy as to how quiet it can get.... but there also aren't any lines for laundry, which is awesome.Randomly decided to de-loft my bed- it was definitely a handful, but I like the result.I also just read the syllabus for my History of Religious Wars class- it sounds like a lot of work but I

Preparing for an Education at the U

2009-01-14T23:51:00.002-05:00

Today is a sad day- I was supposed to catch the tri-rail at noon to get down to Miami, but alas, I had no transportation to the hour-far tri-rail. Tomorrow I shall return to grace the beautiful campus. ;-P-----------------------------As high school juniors (and others) begin to more specifically ponder which colleges they wish to apply to, they may wonder if they have what it takes. It's normal

2009...

2009-01-05T18:33:00.003-05:00

I can't believe it's here already! So much has changed since last year; and not only in the most obvious sense. Starting college is most certainly life changing- you learn more about yourself and those around you then you could have ever imagined.I've still got 15 days until spring semester classes start, but I don't know how I'm going to wait that long. Not necessarily excited for the 8 am

Recent Poll

2008-12-30T23:08:00.003-05:00

In the last poll, I asked 'what, if anything, scares you about going to college?'the results:being away from home (37%)time management skills (and a lackthereof) (25%)more challenging academics (25%)being in a strange, new environment (31%)other (18%)I'm pretty much fearless. (18%)While it's nice to see that 18% consider yourselves to be fearless, I'm glad I have this response to work off of. So

Just A Quick Update...

2008-12-28T11:17:00.005-05:00

Hope you all have been enjoying the holidays and the time off of school. As expected, being home again is nice, but I miss the 305! Although I chose not to Rush this year, I'm contemplating going back to campus a bit earlier than planned just because I can :)Final grades were finally posted- it was quite nerve-wracking, but the outcome was well worth the wait. Bring on Spring Semester!Don't

Reflecting...

2008-12-16T10:39:00.000-05:00

As my first semester here at the University of Miami comes to an end, I find that I have a better understanding of the value of a UM education than when I first applied. Although I knew that attending this university would mean being under the supervision of some of the best professors in the nation, I never realized how many other opportunities it would present to me in such a short amount of

Want to Apply to the University of Miami?

2008-12-15T14:07:00.003-05:00

Make sure to do so before the deadline!Get this widget!

Counting Down...

2008-12-15T13:13:00.002-05:00

Only two days left until my last final of my first semester...eek! The past few weeks have been stressful, but hopefully my GPA will show that it was all worth it.As friends and floormates begin to head back home for the holidays, I've quickly come to the realization that UM has become my home away from home. I almost don't want to leave Miami, and certainly not for an entire month. Many new

Study in Style- Tents and Hammocks!

2008-12-12T23:26:00.001-05:00

A Night Under the Stars study break

2008-12-11T12:58:00.015-05:00

Last night, as a plea to our sanity, my lovely R.A. Lisel and A.F. Stephanie hosted a Night Under the Stars study break with our floor (and honorable members). We spread out blankets and towels outside of Richter Library- some students went to study in the nearby tents, while others opted for the hammocks by Ashe fountain. Energy drinks were generously handed out free of charge (I was able to

Study Break!

2008-12-08T21:28:00.006-05:00

So in preparation for exams, my floor mate Alicia (that's her hand in the photo) and I are at Hillel (the Jewish Student Center) studying. They're serving tea, hot chocolate, free food (we just got offered M&M's by Dan, our friend here at Hillel) and free massages! Tents have also been set up outside of the library and hammocks are hung up amongst the many palms for sporadic napping- the perfect

Video!

2008-12-04T12:56:00.002-05:00

Yay! I hope this works.

50 Survival Tips for Freshmen... (draft)

2008-12-04T11:43:00.005-05:00

1) Your R.A. is your best resource during the first few weeks of school- don't be shy if you have a question or need help, that's what they're there for! 2) Attend your floor's, residential college's, and campus wide events- not only are they fun and free, but they certainly help in making friends and bonding with those you live with.3) Don't miss CaneFest in the beginning of the year- you can

Hello Again!

2008-12-04T00:11:00.005-05:00

Sorry I haven't updated in awhile- I went home for Thanksgiving break and really enjoyed the time I had off. Exams are coming up soon, so I'll be spending every waking hour of my day studying. Yay.Over the past few weeks, the University has been putting on tons of events for us. The Peace and Love Concert put on by the Random Acts of Kindness group was amazing.For students from the northern

Eating Healthy as a College Student- Mission Impossible?

2008-11-21T12:45:00.008-05:00

At the University of Miami, students have several options as to where to go for meals or grab a quick snack. The dining halls offer a variety of food (including vegetarian options), there's a food court with everyone's favorite vendors (Wendy's, JambaJuice, even a quick sushi place), and a Sbarro's not far from that (which will soon be replaced by the Rat during the construction of the new

On a Normal Thursday...

2008-11-20T10:37:00.014-05:00

...this is what my day will most likely consist of: 7:30 Alarm goes off- I hit the snooze button and go back to sleep.7:45 My second alarm goes off- I know myself all too well.8:00 My third alarm goes off- because yes, I did hit the snooze button on the second alarm. I finally get the energy to climb out of my loft.8:10 I get dressed and ready for work.8:30 - 9:00 I head down to the

This Could Be You!

2008-11-18T10:39:00.011-05:00

To give you a better idea as to what living in Hecht offers students, I've posted one of the weekly emails sent to those who live in the two Hecht towers (McDonald and- the best- Pentland)HECHT HAPPENINGSA weekly e-mail update for Hecht Residents about what is happening in Hecht!MONDAY NOVEMBER 17TH HECHT COFFEE HOUSEOne of Hecht’s most popular programs!8pm in Vince’s Apt.Free coffee & snacks,

College Complications

2008-11-14T13:11:00.014-05:00

No matter where you go to further your education (we just all hope it's here at the U), you'll most likely wind up dealing with one or more of these three things:Long Football Games (and so much more)There's never anything wrong with a long football game- especially when we're victorious (read about our awesomeness), but you MUST be self-disciplined and prioritze! You may believe yourself to be

UM vs VT

2008-11-13T10:23:00.003-05:00

Remember to watch UM's last home game of the year versus Virginia Tech tonight!

Affording a University of Miami Education...

2008-11-13T09:48:00.004-05:00

Although the overall expenses cited on the University of Miami's website seems extremely high, there are tons of opportunities that make it possible to afford such a great education.The University itself has an exstensive network of scholarships, grants, and other financial awards that are given to many students. Applying for admission here at the University automatically places you in

"My Zimbio" - More on the University of Miami

2008-11-11T10:07:00.002-05:00

A Word to the Wise...

2008-11-11T09:05:00.002-05:00

To those of you who are going through the 'wait and see process' after having sent in your applications to your top-pick colleges, a word to the wise-Try not to worry.It's hard to do, true, but your senior year is one of your most stressful. You've gotten that first wave of college applications done, so take a breather- you deserve it. If you worry too much, you'll only suffer. Put your focus

Student Testimonials...

2008-11-07T14:36:00.007-05:00

Current students talk about their experiences at the University of Miami.

University of Miami t.v. spot

2008-11-07T14:20:00.002-05:00

Election Day

2008-11-04T09:05:00.009-05:00

Sunday, John McCain visited the Bank United Center, speaking alongside local politicians, his wife Cindy and daughter Meagan, and actor Kelsey Grammer. It was one of many appearances by politicians this weekend as they attempted to encourage as many people as possible to visit the polls.President Shalala has done a terrific job of getting the youth involved in this extremely important election.

Get Out the Vote

2008-11-01T13:58:00.006-04:00

Considering that this may be one of the most historic election years yet, the University of Miami has been hosting incredible events to get students interested in politics. Often times, these events are hosted by none other than some of the most important people involved in the campaigns.Earlier in the year, Barack Obama visited the Bank United Center to a large turn out. I personally had to wait

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-31T12:12:00.014-04:00

Hope you all have a fun and safe Halloween / weekend :-)As many of you may assume, there are millions of options open to UMiami students on Halloween (as on many other holidays). Not only are there events on campus (inlcuding an all night party at the Rat, trick or treat meet & greets amongst different floors in the dorms, etc.) but there are also numerous events in South Beach and at the Grove,

Homecoming Week in Review...

2008-10-30T10:49:00.010-04:00

I have never experienced such a homecoming as the University of Miami puts on- during the week of October 20th to the 24th, great events were scheduled one right after the other. Titled "Once Upon A U", the Disney theme led to amazingly designed sets for each event. Homecoming King and Queen, for example, was held in the Communications School courtyard, which was transformed to look like a scene

Matt Damon Smiled at Me...

2008-10-30T10:40:00.009-04:00

Well, maybe at the crowd in general, but I was definitly in that crowd! On Monday, October 27th, Matt Damon visited the University of Miami and hosted a rally in support of Barack Obama (who visited campus earlier this year). He voiced his concerns about the current public education system, health care (and the lack thereof), unemployment rates, inflation, and the economy in general.Even McCain/

Welcome!

2008-10-30T10:29:00.003-04:00

My hope for this blog is to give prospective students a chance to see what going to the "U" is all about- something you can't find out just from viewbooks, the website, or even a campus tour (although I recommend all three). I'll keep you up-to-date on all of the great things students have the opportunity to do here, celebrity appearances on campus, important events, and little things I wish I