<p>Does this book need to be read? I heard it only applies to those who take First Year Florida.</p>
<p>Yep, only FYF and Warrington Welcome (i think) students are required to read it but it was recommended to everyone. I’m not taking either and tried reading it…big mistake. You might as well read tax law</p>
<p>Use the time you would plan to spend reading that book to enjoy your summer. Unless you’re in FYF, it’s pointless.</p>
<p>what do you do with that book in FYF anyway? do they give you a test on it?</p>
<p>Uf Summer Reading… lmao</p>
<p>I was pretty much convinced that we don’t need to read this book unless we are taking First Year Florida until I received the e-mail about the one day orientation, Navigating the Swamp. The e-mail says, “Be sure to bring your copy of When the Rivers Run Dry because you’ll use it in your college meeting and small group discussion.”</p>
<p>So should we really read it? I figured a summary would suffice if we’re not being tested, but I can’t find any summaries. If anyone finds any let me know!</p>
<p>I had not even planned to go to this because I started over Summer B and have no reason I become acclimated to UF again…UF should have had an introductory session for those starting over Summer B.</p>
<p>I called the DoSA and was told that if I can’t go to the introductory session that I would need to contact my college (Engineering)…</p>
<p>Oh…and I too am now wondering the fate of this book since I’m not taking First Year Florida.</p>
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<p>Yeah, I knew everyone would complain about the book. It’s the unfortunate reality of…reality. I personally only really read nonfiction, particularly of the environmental variety. It can be hard to get through, but it’s important.</p>
<p>I have read about 2/3 of it. Have not retained too much of the information. But i feel accomplished to have read such a boring book. I suggest read the last few chapters, it’s finally starting to pick up there.</p>
<p>So you can’t go to the this introductory session if you started summer B?</p>
<p>i personally have no intention of reading it. i dont even have it anymore, i gave it to a friend, but she said it was boring so she gave it to someone else.</p>
<p>you don’t have to read it unless you’re taking first year florida or some other kind of freshman-only class (warrington welcome, etc). i didn’t read last year’s summer reading book and didn’t have to. ;)</p>
<p>What if I don’t go to Navigating the Swamp at all? I know it’s “mandatory”, but I can’t move in until Friday anyway.</p>
<p>Honestly, I don’t think anything will happen to you. You can call the Dean of Students and ask them what they have to tell you about that. They will most likely tell you that you will miss out on a lot of “good things” and you will need to contact your department for your major.</p>