University of Kansas - Jayhawker Yearbook (Lawrence, KS)

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W i t h s o many different types of credit cards and pro- motions around every corner, ucharging itl' was a common act among col- lege students. Card ven- dors staked out C a m p u s , c o h e r s i n g freshmen into HAH the little things add up, F ishel said. nlt's easy to get carried away. M E v e r y - where you go, you get offers for a new credit card. ltls really easy to want to sign up. But you still have to pay for them, she . Vendors at the University of Kansas including the Kansas . ap P 1 Y 1 H g fo 1' and Burge Union Bookstores. the University Technology Center and the candy counter in the Sald. their first Credit Kansas Union accept credit cards as a fonn of payment, tphoto by Parsleyy cards. Of course, upperclassmen also succumed to the free gifts and promotions. T-shirts, candy , mugs, posters, discounts on air fare and free long distance were some of the items that vendors gave away. Kelly Fishel, Wichita freshman, said one ofthe main reasons to have a card was to help with college costs. Books alone cost her 55500 at the begin- ning ofthe semester. She found it easiest just to charge it. F ishel also whipped out her credit card at places like Target and Dillons. O t h e r s t u - d e n t s , l i k e Whitney Rubin, St. Louis freshman, spent more money on everyday things like clothes and food. Rubin found that being so far from home made it even easier for her to charge more. LfOverspending is easy, but most regret it when the bill comes, she said. Jen Smith, Aurora, Colo., freshman, said although the cards were tempting, she didnlt use it except for emergency backup. 'tCollege students and credit cards don't mix. .f-3 story by Stephanie Kauffman Q 27 Q3 student life

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One Sefbafll to the eonvienee ofowning credit and store charge eartls was the tremendous amount ofbills. Even ifthe eards were not used fora period oftime, interest rates still caused the monthly bill to increase. tphoto by Kellyl EVCII WifhOlIf Slllh brandneune cards like Mustei'Czu'tl or Visa, KU students still had unlimited access to cash machines. There were more than Your loeutions on eumpus for Students to get cash using a bank ATM card, tphoto by Kellyl Q 23,69 cre It cards

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juggling classes, work, child challenging Waking up to the cries of a child was how Eric Holmes spent many of his college nights. Holmes, Maize senior, shared his life with a wife and two children. His three-year-old son Jefferson and his six- month-old daughter Regan changed the way Holmes experienced col- lege. 'iIt's a complete tum around in free time, ' 7 -..:-, f , .. fig Holmes said. Juggling classes and Holmes would take Jefferson to the women's basketball games. Holmes also took both of the kids trick-or-treating at the University resi- dence halls. Dion Jones, St. Croix, Virgin Islands sopho- more, also adjusted his life to accommodate his six-year-old daughter, Deonia. When not in class. Jones volunteered at Deoniais school and dedicated his weekends Work, Hglmeg Wag hgme l'laVil'lS Children lheallf that SUIIIQIICS had to l1CI'. Study IIITIC WOl.1ld to take time out oftheir schedule for play time, Although raising f. . about hours a Week- children was time consuming, many students said the work was Come a ter Deonla Went Most of that time was worth it. tphoto by Parsleyb spent sleeping, he said. fflfl had one wish, I would wish the day was 30 hours long, Homes said. Although having children was time con- suming, Holmes said the work was worth it. It far outweighs the negativesfl Holmes said. The coolest thing is showing them off. story by Jennifer Burns g Q 28 Q students with kids to bed. Jones explained that many students didnit know what they were working towards and that he knew exactly what he wanted out of life. He added that if he had it to do again, he wouldn't change a thing. I get a reminder everytime I come home of why lim in schoolf' Jones said.Q