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In 2015, the University admitted 990 of the 2,597 students who applied to transfer into the University.
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Navigating life as a transfer student

For many students at the University, the first memories made on grounds are not those of hall meetings in the basement of AC-deprived old dorms or searching for hard-to-find buildings with other new Hoos as clueless as they are.


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Who do you know here?

At the end of summer, my twin sister and I woke early for a sunrise paddle on the beach. Though we both enjoy being out there early, it’s generally something I prefer to do with my own friends.


Kristin's column runs biweekly Tuesdays. She can be reached at k.murtha@cavalierdaily.com. 
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Eat, pray, organize

When my dad travels, he travels logically and efficiently. He makes sure my sister has her charger, I have my headphones and my mother has her glasses.


Mullen is working as an intern for Republican candidate Tom Garrett’s campaign.
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Hoos voting

With fall elections fast approaching, University students have become active participants in local politics, specifically through internships and jobs with Virginia Congressional candidates. Two students, fourth-year College student Marissa Mullen and fourth-year Batten student Bryan Pfirrmann, have both taken active roles in their respective political parties.


Life

In and around Hoo-ville

For those who didn’t keep up with me last semester, each week I would make a positive adjustment to my diet or routine, track its manageability and make note of the effects it had on my body.


Life

Hoos in the summer

While some students take the summer as a chance to relax, many University students have been volunteering and working across the globe.


Greens to Grounds holds box pick-ups for students every Friday at Mad Bowl. 
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Greens to Grounds offers new dining options

Look no further for your fresh foods, U.Va. This fall, Greens to Grounds is making healthy, organic products even more accessible and affordable. A student-run Community Supported Agriculture organization, Greens to Grounds provides the University and Charlottesville community with fruits and veggies, along with other locally sourced products.


Life

An age of transition

My first few days of college were a whirlwind. Only hours after leaving the warm embraces of my closest friends from home, I found myself in the midst of thousands of strangers.


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Latest Podcast

With the fall season underway, Cavalier Daily Sports Desk writers Victoria Blankenship and Ryan Weiner discuss the University’s Sabre Points System, how it works and why it matters for Virginia athletics. From football Saturdays to volleyball courts, they share how the system strengthens student turnout and shapes the athletic experience on Grounds.