<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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[quote="New Student Programs [<a href="mailto:please-do-not-reply@dso.ufl.edu">please-do-not-reply@dso.ufl.edu</a>]
"]Dear UF Gator!</p>
<p>We can't wait to officially welcome you to campus at Navigating the Swamp, a one day new student orientation on Friday, August 22nd. This is a program that all new Gators are required to attend and is designed to set you on the path for success from the start! We know that UF is a big place and we want to share with you the many academic resources and strategies to be a successful UF student.</p>
<p>You will learn more about your college, **discuss the Common Reading Program book with faculty members<a href="emphasis%20added">/B</a>, and attend interest sessions to help you be successful in your first-year. Based on your college, you will find your schedule below. **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.<a href="emphasis%20added">/B</a> The interest sessions will include helpful workshops such as how to find a job on campus and strategies for success in math classes. You will also learn about undergraduate research opportunities and ways to get involved in the UF and Gainesville community.
Additionally, at 3:15 there will be tour guides to help you find the buildings where your fall classes will meet. If you choose to take advantage of the tours, be sure to bring your class schedule!</p>
<p>If your college is: Liberal Arts & Sciences, Education, Journalism, Design Construction Planning, or Building Construction
9:00-10:00 College Welcome Session
10:00-11:00 Small Group Discussion: When the Rivers Run Dry
11:00-12:00 Lunch, Reitz Union Colonnade
12:00-3:00 Interest Sessions, Reitz Union
3:15 (optional) Tour: find where your classes meet, Reitz Union
Colonnade</p>
<p>If your college is: Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, Health and Human Performance, Public Health & Health Professions, Nursing, Pharmacy, Agriculture & Life Sciences, or Fine Arts
9:00-12:00 Interest Sessions, Reitz Union
12:00-1:00 Lunch, Reitz Union Colonnade
1:00-2:00 College Welcome Session
2:00-3:00 Small Group Discussion: When the Rivers Run Dry
3:15 (optional) Tour: find where your classes meet, Reitz Union
Colonnade</p>
<p>Please visit The</a> Dean of Students Office for Welcome & Discussion location information. We ask that you bring your book, pen and paper.</p>
<p>Welcome to the Gator Nation!</p>
<p>Sincerely,
New Student Programs
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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>