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University of Miami - Local Atmosphere - Local Atmosphere - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

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Fun Local Trivia
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
Notable Natives
  • 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
  • The Grove: Short for "Coconut Grove," a collection of clubs and shops about 10 minutes away from campus
  • O.B.: Slang term for the Orange Bowl, UM's historic football stadium and former home of the Miami Dolphins
  • SoBe: Abbreviation for South Beach, home to many of the area's clubs and restaurants
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

cane4life

Psychology '13

3.5
B

Party Atmosphere

There are plenty of events to go to weekly and plenty of things to do at night, even on weekdays. The community is very supportive of students. Many local shops and restaurant give 10% discount to all UM students. The only downside is that crossing the streets can sometimes be unsafe. Many drivers in the area do not give pedestrians the right of way and people have been hit before.

Mar 04, 2012

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nalexis90

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology '15

3.5
B

UM and Coral Gables

Coral Gables is a nice city, very busy. Getting around the Miami-Dade (and campus) is fairly easy. Having a car isn't really all that necessary if you live on campus but it does give you more freedom. Beaches are pretty close and night life is always "popping"... Great place to be. The diversity is unreal... from food to exhibits, it's a pretty interesting and live place.

Feb 19, 2012

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aemason14

Acting '15

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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Palm Trees Everywhere You Look Walking along the Ibis Trail, there are always palm trees to remind you that you are in Florida.
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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

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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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