Best Coffee Houses at UF
Michelle Balaun2020-10-21T14:38:45-04:00Coffee, Cup of Joe, a Cuppa, Java Caffeine is king for most college students and, while generally the most economically savvy way of getting it is makin [...]
Safest Places to Visit Your Student This Semester
Michelle Balaun2020-10-14T11:07:02-04:00We Still Love to Visit Our Gators Let’s face it, these are odd and crazy times! Things look very different at UF this semester but one thing is still fo [...]
Care Packages for UF Students
Michelle Balaun2020-10-08T11:37:50-04:00Who doesn’t enjoy getting a care package delivered? We know you really care, you care a lot about your student and want them to be happy. Whether it is [...]
Cultural Resources for Hispanic-Latino Students
Michelle Balaun2020-09-10T19:13:55-04:00Support, Empowerment, and Connection for Hispanic-Latino Students Taking giant steps of progress, campus diversity has burgeoned nationally over recent [...]
UF COVID Updates
Michelle Balaun2020-09-30T22:47:13-04:00Stay Up to Date on COVID Plans I don’t think I have ever used the word “unprecedented” as much as I have since this COVID pandemic began. Actually, I do [...]
Campus Resources for Students of Color
Michelle Balaun2020-07-27T10:33:36-04:00Campus Guide to Resources for Multicultural Students Campus diversity among students has grown considerably over the years and most colleges and univers [...]
Diversity and Inclusion for LGBTQ College Students
Michelle Balaun2020-07-08T12:45:49-04:00LGBTQ Campus Support and Resources College can be challenging for all students, therefore finding ways to make connections with others who identify simi [...]
How Will Students Stay Safe, Sane and Happy this Fall
Michelle Balaun2020-08-18T03:06:47-04:00Where is a Safe Spot at College? Safe, sane, and happy...is that possible? Colleges are doing their best to come up with new norms and protocols to keep [...]
Orange Crush or True-Blue …Gator!
Michelle Balaun2020-08-28T09:50:51-04:00Putting Together Great Gator Outfits I love going to Gator football games- there is nothing like game day. HaveUHeard how UF got its colors? In 1910, Or [...]
Graduation Photography for your Gator
Michelle Balaun2020-10-29T14:49:14-04:00Memorialize Graduation Day with Photography Photography is a daily warm hug that reminds us of the big events in our lives. That's how I know you are go [...]
Top Majors to Consider at UF
Michelle Balaun2020-09-14T00:50:17-04:00So Many Majors... So much to consider, so little to lose when choosing among majors as a new Gator! The University of Florida is not just the home of th [...]
College Majors to Pursue at UF
Michelle Balaun2020-05-22T16:58:08-04:00Perhaps It’s Time to Consider Majors that are Sustainable in Tough Times Students usually choose a major over a period of time. I have always been a fan [...]
Sorority Recruitment: What to Expect & What to Wear
Michelle Balaun2020-07-22T12:56:07-04:00Here Are Tips & Tricks On What to Wear It’s very exciting, what to wear for recruitment is at the top of your list. Welcome to the University of Flo [...]
The Benefits of Joining the UF Alumni Association
Michelle Balaun2020-09-15T15:11:12-04:00Alumni Networking, Perks, and More… Before you know it, your student is walking across the stage at graduation and, with that last step, they are offici [...]
Planning to Sublease an Apartment at UF?
Michelle Balaun2023-05-08T15:52:57-04:00Here’s How to Sublease - The Supply is Greater Than the Demand HaveUHeard that students generally sign a lease for twelve months when they move into an [...]
Grad School Housing is More Grown Up!
Michelle Balaun2023-05-08T15:54:09-04:00Because Grad School Needs Are Different For Grad School students, finding an apartment entails completely different criteria, especially if they are hea [...]
Football Time – Where to Watch the Gators
Michelle Balaun2021-08-31T16:48:48-04:00College football … Gators, It's Time We can’t wait for it! Time to start anticipating that our football team will end up nationally ranked and headed to [...]
Football Seats in The Swamp at UF
Michelle Balaun2021-04-23T12:38:26-04:00A Guide to The Swamp! Everyone should get to at least one Gator football game. Or, perhaps you want to get season tickets. One of the keys to making it [...]
Are You a Pre-Med Major?
Michelle Balaun2020-05-28T22:18:15-04:00Tips every pre-med student should know! Planning on going to medical school one day? If so, there are a few things that I wish I knew as a pre-med fresh [...]
Brunch is Breakfast plus Lunch plus Fun
Michelle Balaun2020-08-15T10:17:53-04:00"Brunch is breakfast without an alarm." -- Unknown Most college kids sleep late. It’s a well-known fact. So going out for breakfast, particularly on wee [...]
Wake Up Gators, It’s Game Day!
Michelle Balaun2020-10-22T11:09:21-04:00Get ready for the big game with these attire tips! The best feeling for any college student, especially if you’re a Gator, is waking up knowing it's gam [...]
Banks and Credit Unions at UF
Michelle Balaun2020-06-24T16:02:27-04:00Many Places to Grab Money, Banks Galore! Leaving for college comes with so many new things, but handling their own money can be one of the scariest. We [...]
Controversial Speakers
Michelle Balaun2020-06-16T14:44:11-04:00Is Free Expression, Controversial? UF is a melting pot with diverse people from different backgrounds and beliefs. No matter who you are, UF makes sure [...]
Register to Vote UF
Michelle Balaun2020-09-11T15:58:19-04:00How to Have Your Vote Count While at College No matter where you are on Election Day, your vote counts! Voting is so important that we're giving the top [...]
Having a Car at College
Michelle Balaun2019-12-19T15:39:44-05:00Can You Get By Without a Car? As a fourth-year student at the University of Florida, I have experienced college with and without a vehicle. While having [...]
Who You Going to Call?
Michelle Balaun2020-05-14T16:06:08-04:00...When You Need Answers Here is the important contact info you need to have. Over the years there have only been a few times that I, as a parent, have [...]
The ABC’s of 529 Savings Plans UF
Michelle Balaun2020-08-24T11:32:26-04:00What 529 Pays When you decided to have kids, I would bet your first thought was not, "How am I going to pay for college?" But it might have been your se [...]
Taking the Campus Tour Helps You Decide
Michelle Balaun2020-09-14T01:02:11-04:00A Tour Can Help You Make Your College Decision 'Tis the season for campus tours. Yes, we know. Many of you have already visited a LOT of schools. But no [...]
Sending A Package to Your Student?
Michelle Balaun2020-09-29T13:54:09-04:00Make Sure Your Package Gets There For all the many reasons that a student receives a package, most of them bring a welcome highlight to their day. Wheth [...]
ProctorU – Online Test Taking
Michelle Balaun2020-09-30T23:08:22-04:00Online Test Taking for Today’s Students Believe it or not, online test-taking can answer as many questions as it asks! At a university the size of UF, t [...]
Is an A Really an A in your GPA?
Michelle Balaun2020-09-14T00:25:17-04:00Those Pluses and Minuses Do Count! In 2020, the University of Florida continues its rise, being named to the No. 6 spot in the U.S. News & World Rep [...]
Need Advice About Your College Career?
Michelle Balaun2020-02-27T13:12:31-05:00A Guide to Getting Advice As a fourth-year college student at the University of Florida, the best semesters were the ones in which I created my schedule [...]
Weekend with Dad
Michelle Balaun2020-10-27T09:46:01-04:00The Best Things to Do With Your Dad at UF As a new college student at the University of Florida, leaving home was exciting. Free-dommmm!! As the months [...]
Being Thrifty
Michelle Balaun2020-07-30T12:15:25-04:00When You Need to Stay on Budget, Be Thrifty! Being a college student, it can be stressful to be thrifty and stay on budget throughout the semester. Ther [...]
UF Gator Bucket List, Be Sure You Do These!
Michelle Balaun2020-09-15T12:24:29-04:00Check out these Gator Bucket items to do! If you have committed to becoming a Gator, there are a few things that you might want to check out over your n [...]
Car Giving Them Problems?
Michelle Balaun2019-12-19T13:52:39-05:00Car Problems? Fix-It here! Many students, my daughters included, bring cars to UF. They like the freedom of being able to go to the store, drive home, [...]
Flu Season Ahead, Wash Your Hands!
Michelle Balaun2020-09-29T13:48:13-04:00The Flu ends with “U” It’s that season again – and I don’t mean hurricanes. Flu season generally runs from October through May, peaking in December. Giv [...]
Storage UF, where does the stuff go?
Michelle Balaun2020-05-15T00:35:33-04:00Where Will They Put All Their Stuff? Can you put it in storage? Oh, PLEEEASE can you put it in storage?? It's that time between semesters when they want [...]
Good Advice To My Freshman Self
Michelle Balaun2020-08-06T20:18:17-04:00Advice Every Freshman Should Know Starting a new experience like college is a good time for good (not just any, but legit) advice. As a senior in high s [...]
Want Easy? Get on the Bus!
Michelle Balaun2020-06-24T15:26:00-04:00A Guide to Gainesville’s Bus System Getting to and from campus can be stressful-worrying about arriving to class on time with Gainesville morning and ev [...]
Fun Classes When You Need an Elective
Michelle Balaun2020-10-06T16:30:40-04:00What Students Wish They Took Today, universities have students declare a major almost immediately. That's not to say they cannot change their major but, [...]
The First Few Weeks at School
Michelle Balaun2019-12-19T15:38:02-05:00We completed the drop. We unloaded the car in the treacherous Florida heat and we set up their rooms. The bed was made, everything had been put away and [...]
The Big Game -Where to Pregame at UF
Michelle Balaun2020-08-24T14:22:49-04:00All Part of the Football Game Day Tradition Football season is upon us! Other than making sure you will be properly attired in orange and blue and have [...]
Food for Thought – Some Students Need Help
Michelle Balaun2020-07-01T15:13:46-04:00No Student Hungry, Food for All! Much like the young students featured in the national campaign, No Kid Hungry®, there are many students at colleges thr [...]
First Time Student Loan Borrower?
Michelle Balaun2020-07-09T12:28:33-04:00You Need to Do This What is an Entrance Counseling? In July of 2016, the U.S. Department of Education instituted a requirement mandating that all studen [...]
Volunteering Turns Your Compassion into Action
Michelle Balaun2019-12-19T10:40:37-05:00Volunteering with passion is key. From personal experience, I have found that those who volunteer with passion and find purpose in their work also gain [...]
Preparing for Grad School Exams
Michelle Balaun2021-05-07T13:14:16-04:00More exams, the fun keeps going! It may seem like you just finished studying for the ACTs and SATs and left for college. Time sure does fly when homewor [...]
Student Accessibility Services
Michelle Balaun2019-12-19T13:33:14-05:00Accessibility Accommodations for all students. My daughter has several friends that require special accessibility accommodations for their disability; s [...]