Depending on the university, rush may take place prior to the beginning of the fall semester, a week or two into fall, or at the beginning of the second semester. At the end of this getting acquainted period, Greek houses offer “bids” to those students they feel would be the […]
Prospective Member. Prospective Member: A term used for undergraduate men and women interested in becoming a member of a fraternity/sorority. Recommendation: A statement or letter from an alumnus/alumna or an active member of a fraternity/sorority, which recommends a prospective member for membership. What does DP and ADP stand for in […]
If you’re nervous or concerned about going through Rush as a sophomore know that it is normal and you will get through it. At the end of the day, every woman, regardless of grade level, is on their own journey to finding the perfect sisterhood for them. Do college boys […]
I LOVE USF! It has so far been an amazing experience with great people, professors, opportunities, choices in classes, and a great overall experience. It is not a college town, but that is the great part about Tampa.. there are a lot of places and things to do and of […]
There is evidence that Florida separated from Gondwanaland about 300 million years ago. Florida eventually found itself wedged between Gondwanaland and North America when they combined to form the super continent Pangea. When Pangea began to break up, Florida remained behind with North America. What year was Florida underwater? About […]
Hawaii, constituent state of the United States of America. Hawaii (Hawaiian: Hawai’i) became the 50th U.S. state on August 21, 1959. Hawaii is a group of volcanic islands in the central Pacific Ocean. What US states have islands? 9 Best Islands In The USA To Visit 1.) Santa Catalina, California. […]
Florida probably consisted of islands. The formation of the Florida Keys occurred when tiny coral created a 150-mile long chain of underwater coral reefs. As the landmass of southern Florida began its slow rise, the reefs also began to emerge. The Florida peninsula is the emergent portion of the Florida […]
Key Biscayne is known as a barrier island, and is found at the bottom end of a chain of islands that stretches along the southeastern coast of Florida. Barrier islands are build-ups of sand that form along the coast of larger land-bodies. What is the difference between a barrier island […]
Only three states in the US are considered ‘true’ peninsulas. Meaning these are the states surrounded on its three sides with bodies of water. The most obvious and most popular is Florida Peninsula. It has the Gulf of Mexico to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and Florida’s […]
Everything You Need to Know About Indian Creek Island, Miami’s Most Exclusive Enclave. Inside the exclusive Miami community that Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, Tom Brady, and Gisele Bündchen are about to call home. Who owns property on Indian Creek Island? Celebrities flocking to Indian Creek is by no means a […]
Alaska. In the United States, Alaska alone has over 2,600 islands. What US states have islands? 9 Best Islands In The USA To Visit 1.) Santa Catalina, California. 2.) Amelia Island, Florida. 3.) Sea Island, Georgia. 4.) Kauai, Hawaii. 5.) Mount Desert Island, Maine. 6.) Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. 7.) Block […]
It is deployed on the ocean floor 62 feet (19 meters) below the surface and next to a deep coral reef named Conch Reef.Aquarius Reef Base. Aquarius on Conch Reef, off the Florida Keys Established July 23, 1986 Research type Underwater research and ocean exploration Location Florida Keys, Florida What […]
Many islands are quite small, covering less than half a hectare (one acre). These tiny islands are often called islets. Islands in rivers are sometimes called aits or eyots. Other islands are huge. How big does a land mass have to be to not be considered an island? Others have […]
It was incorporated on March 26, 1915. The municipality is located on natural and man-made barrier islands between the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay, the latter of which separates the Beach from the mainland city of Miami. Is South Beach a man-made beach? Even the famed wide sandy beach is […]
The Miami Beach peninsula became an island in April 1925 when Haulover Cut was opened, connecting the ocean to the bay, north of present-day Bal Harbour. Is Miami Beach a natural island? Even the famed wide sandy beach is artificial, barged in from offshore in a latter-day echo of Fisher’s […]