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Points of Interest
  • American Airlines Arena
  • Bayside
  • Coconut Grove
  • Everglades
  • Florida Keys
  • Little Havana
  • Lowe Art Museum
  • Metro Zoo
  • Miami Jai Alai
  • Nikki Beach
  • The Oasis
  • Pro Player Stadium
  • South Beach
  • Space
  • Sunset Place
  • Ultra
  • Venetian Pool
  • Vizcaya Mansion

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It’s hard not to be impressed by the aura of Miami. Whether it’s the authentic Cuban culture in Little Havana or the neon frenzy of South Beach, Miami has plenty to do and see. Sports fans will be impressed by the mixture of professional and collegiate athletics, while entertainment-savvy students will love the music and art scenes. There is definitely not a shortage of things to do, and few cities can match Miami’s 24-hour atmosphere. There are things to watch out for, including some bad neighborhoods and insane traffic, but the positives far outweigh the negatives when it comes to Miami’s atmosphere.

One of the negatives of having such a great city around the campus is that a “college town” has never been born. Colleges in rural areas usually tend to have small cities spring up around them to accommodate the thousands of students. With so much to do around town, Coral Gables seems to be carrying on daily without thinking too much about the big college next door. Miami is a great city for almost anyone, which is why tourism plays such an important part of the culture. Tourists flock to the beautiful beaches, the endless shops in Coconut Grove, and the clubs and bars of South Beach. Tourists may get a little annoying sometimes, but if you end up going to UM, just remember that you used to be one of them.

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Local Atmosphere at University of Miami

aemason14

'15

Acting

4.6
A

Coral Gables: a Stone's Throw Away from Miami

Coral Gables is a fantastic neighborhood. It's a metro ride to downtown Miami, a cab or bus ride to The Grove (Coconut Grove, a great area for shopping, dining, and nightlife,) or even South Beach! It's also close to Key Biscayne and Virginia Key, which are popular beach areas. But Coral Gables itself is a wealthy neighborhood with tons of restaurants, shopping, and fun located within walking or cab distance to campus.

Feb 02, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at University of Miami

wangzhaomengqi

'15

International Studies

5.0
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Sunshine Days

I like Miami and its diversity from all over the world. I love the beaches. The city is pretty at night, but I'm not one for the local entertainment within it. It's a place of migration; so many new faces visiting and interesting people to meet. Everyday is a unique opportunity. The weather is perfect; it's always nice and warm despite the seasons and that alllows me to play watersports even in the winter.

Miami is a big city, and there are a ton of stores and malls. My schedule allows me to go out and shop (but my wallet doesn't.)Thus, I'm more of an 'emergency shopping' person. Books, food, etc. I'm an academic student so I tend to avoid the nightclubs and drinking, ergo my life is pretty safe.

Jan 21, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at University of Miami

kinder7choco

'15

Microbiology

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Becoming Involved in Miami's Culture

Miami's culture is a culmination of the many cultures brought here by foreigners. Living on campus, you are immersed in the different languages and customs of your peers. There are many museums that present the artifacts and lifestyles of your friends' ancestors and concert halls allow your ear to extend its experience.

Dec 29, 2011

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Facts

Shopping Centers
  • Cocowalk
  • Dadeland Mall
  • The Falls
  • Lincoln Road
  • Sunset Place
  • Village of Merrick Park
Major Sports Teams
  • Florida Marlins: baseball
  • Florida Panthers: hockey
  • Miami Dolphins: football
  • Miami Heat: basketball
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Key West: FL: 3 hours, 30 minutes
  • Orlando: FL: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Did You Know?

5 Fun Facts about Miami:
• One of Miami’s most notable and fun places is its large Cuban neighborhood, known as Little Havana. Head to Calle Ocho (8th Street) to try some great Cuban food and sample other aspects of a fascinating culture.
• Miami’s trendy nightlife crowd makes South Beach a hot spot on any night of the week. Keep an eye out for celebrities on the weekends when the clubs get invaded by stars like Will Smith, P. Diddy, and Jennifer Lopez.
• An hour drive south will take you to the start of the Florida Keys, a string of beautiful islands that ends at one of the area’s most popular party spots, Key West.
• You never know who you might see walking the streets of Miami. The city was home to at least four recent blockbuster films: Bad Boys II, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Stuck on You, and Out of Time. Countless other music videos and commercials were shot in Miami, as well as films like Scarface and The Birdcage.
• Having a car in college is a great luxury, but make sure to bring plenty of good music, because you could be waiting in traffic for a long time. A 2003 study says the city of Miami has the 4th most congested driving conditions in the country.

Famous People from Miami:
Dave Barry
Jose Canseco
Steve Carlton
Gloria Estefan
Don Francisco
Andy Garcia
Enrique Iglesias
Dwayne Johnson
Catherine Keener
Ricky Martin
Eva Mendes
Chris Myers
Sidney Poitier
Brett Rather
Janet Reno
Alex Rodriguez
Blake Ross
Bob Rubin
Jessica Sutta
Timbaland
Trick Daddy
Vanilla Ice
Persia White

Local Slang:
Laying out – Sprawling out under the sun and getting a tan in one of many of the green spaces on campus
The Grove – Short for “Coconut Grove,” a collection of clubs and shops about 10 minutes away from campus
SoBe – Abbreviation for South Beach, home to many of the area’s clubs and restaurants
O.B. – Slang term for the Orange Bowl, UM’s historic football stadium and former home of the Miami Dolphins

Movie TheatersWhat's This?

AMC Cocowalk 16
3015 Grand Ave.
Coconut Grove
(305) 466-0450

AMC Sunset Place 24
5701 Sunset Dr.
South Miami
(305) 466-0450

Bill Cosford Cinema
On campus
(305) 284-4861

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