International student

londondad
Sat, 10 Dec 2016 12:05:25 +0000

I am a parent, so I can help with a few of these:

I can arrange a fake ID or 2 because I hear clubbing is big, but with parties, such as frat parties , does age matter ?? I’ll be 19 when I’m there! And don’t want to miss out on house parties cause of my Age

I’m not going to answer that one, but drinking on campus is not allowed and you will be in trouble if caught. Like all large US universities, there is underage drinking available off campus.

Also, are there loads of food places on campus, ? (Love to eat and don’t enjoy college student budget food )

the dining food is awful but there is also a food court and other eating options on campus. There are also lots of fast food to casual dining options within walking distance.

What is considered the party dorm ? I’d love to choose that one

All of the freshman live in either Hecht or Stanford dorms and most of the rooms are doubles. I assume that you would probably get put in there.

Also, can someone please enlighten me about Greek life … I would love to join a sorority but I’m confused about pledging and if I’d be allowed as an exchange student and if the sorority girls live together ?

The “rushing” (joining) takes place in the January semester. I’m not sure if you can rush if you are only there for 6 months

Are there usually parties and how do you find out about them ? And is everyone friendly because I’m coming alone but I would like to rapidly make some girl friendsss or boy friends and party up …

UM is a very social school. It is easy to make friends (Americans are generally very friendly) and you should have no trouble finding out about events.

Also what is the go on drugs ? Embraced, frowned upon, easy to get?

I am not touching that one.

Also , transport to places !!! The beach, or is there like a town where people go??

There is a light rail station right next to campus that will take you downtown. There is a large shopping and eating area in Coconut Grove about 2km from campus, which is popular on weekends. You can also go to South Beach in 30 minutes but it is expensive to go there by Uber.