Graduation
Michelle Balaun2018-11-29T16:08:47+00:00Time Flies Remember how when our kids were little we couldn’t envision them leaving us and going off to college? Now, if you are like me, you can’t beli [...]
Favorite Apartment Rentals
Michelle Balaun2018-11-12T11:35:28+00:00We've Got The Scoop On The Best Places! Everything you need to know about our favorite rentals, right here. My daughter lived on campus her freshman an [...]
Graduation Reservations and Restaurants
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T18:21:15+00:00Do you really make your graduation restaurant reservations now? Graduation is a time to celebrate and a celebration requires a nice meal, a nice meal needs a reserved spot!
Orient Yourself – Find Your Own Way
Michelle Balaun2018-08-05T11:27:01+00:00If two nights and two days can make your head spin, these might be the two. It’s not a bad thing, of course; it is just the amount of information can get a bit overwhelming. They need to orient themselves to their new life.
More Study Abroad Details
Michelle Balaun2018-11-25T15:04:14+00:00Deciding whether or not to study abroad, there are even more details to consider. There are specific recommendations that UM makes to the Parents & Guardians, as a parent you need to do what works for you and your student. Make a checklist of all the details before you push ‘go’.
Entertainment
Michelle Balaun2018-08-05T11:27:03+00:00Fun stuff to do! It's entertaining and almost silly to write about things to do when visiting your student at UM. Based on the fact that our kids are l [...]
Are You Ready for Some Football
Michelle Balaun2018-08-05T11:27:04+00:00We love this sport! With football season already three games in, if you are planning on coming down to Miami for a game, you should be looking at hotel [...]
Hotels, A Nice Place To Stay
Michelle Balaun2018-10-28T11:38:52+00:00Keep in mind that Miami is not only a college town but also an exciting and vibrant, major tourist destination, so there is a vast selection of hotel options. There are different things to take into consideration when booking.
Family Weekend at UM
Michelle Balaun2018-08-05T11:27:05+00:00Fun and Games! As a Hurricane Alum as well as a UM Parent, anytime the opportunity presents itself to be able to share in some Hurricane football with [...]
Just Dinner?
Michelle Balaun2018-08-02T18:48:02+00:00Our favorite places for dinner. Yes, there are tons of restaurants where you can eat your dinner...here are just a few of our favorites! Gables / South [...]
Thousands of Dining Options
Michelle Balaun2018-08-05T11:27:06+00:00Food Glorious Food! Like any big city, there are literally thousands of dining options from fast food to fast casual, from family style to fine dining. [...]
The Next Four Years
Michelle Balaun2018-08-05T11:27:06+00:00Your Next Steps. So you have a student ready to spend the next four years at The University of Miami? That means you will undoubtedly be visiting once o [...]