University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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Even in the midst of vintage racks that inhabit Granny ' s Attic, UGA stu- dents can be found earn- ing their keep. Employ- ees of the Attic love their work because of their af- fection for the old cloth- ing that Granny ' s Attic considers its speciality. Because Granny ' s Attic is not the typical store, working there is more in- teresting than taking or- ders at some restaurant around town. Working at a store that is uniqu e to Athens is a great time, too, because there is a great deal more per- sonal interaction be- tween the employer and the employee. There ' s no invisible corporate head messing with your salary and hours. In- stead, there is a real per- son right in front of you who knows you and your job well. rracicThrailkill

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Anyone who has traveled to an- other country would agree that there ss no other way to understand the bulture of a foreign land until you see it yourself. Students are discovering Traveling lets you see other ways of doing things. -Corl Gordon hat international travel is a fun and jnique way to learn about commit- Tient, communication, culture, and :uisine. Both teachers and students agree that the best way to commit to earning a language is to visit the :ountry where the language is spo- ken and stay there until you are flu- ent. By the time you are finally in the oreign country of your choice, you lave invested a lot of time and money your travels. This is a financial ncentive and commitment to your- self to learn the language. International travel can help you jnderstand how people communi- :ate in other cultures. Speaking the anguage in another country is a ba- sic survival skill, especially if you are raveling alone. However, often knowing the spo- (en language is not enough. Non- verbal communication varies among lations to a great degree. For ex- V ample, you may know that sweeping our hand away from your body, a gesture that is interpreted in the United States as a signal to go away, means :ome closer to the Italians. Attitudes of people are expressed in their communication as well. Even if you do not understand the language, you will be able to get along better if you are perceptive of the vocal inflec- tions of the people in the foreign com- munities. Without knowing a word of French we could probably tell if a cab driver is angry at us for piling eight people into a three person car. Sure, you could pretend to think everything is fine and tell him you can ' t speak French, but he has seen this trick before - you may be contributing to his ideas that Americans are | ' j rude and unwill- ing to adapt to other cultures even in another country. Being in an- other country submerges you in a foreign cul- ture and allows you to learn about the atti- tudes and cus- toms of other people. Asian cultures are generally more Travel All Cori Gordon and Seth Levine stand with one of the guards at The Tower of London. They spent the entire summer traveling around Europe. concerned with their group as a whole than with themselves as individuals. They often try to save the face of their peers and people who work with them by saying positive things to boost not only what they think of themselves, but also what others think of their peers. Visiting a foreign country allows one to see the ideals of the people of the country. Whatever the reason one chooses to travel around the world, they gain experi- ence never to be matched at home. -Ashley Duggan These cyclists are part of the Tour de France. Visiting another country can help a person understand athletics as a part of the culture. Aixxjnd The World INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL 23

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Students Working For Cash With the costs of education rising ' steadily, many students have jobs to aid them financially. Jobs not only provide students with the money that they need but also give them work experience which could prove to be very valuable in the student ' s chosen profes- sion. In addition to funding a college education, a job can also supply a student with spending money. Many employ- ment opportunities present them- selves to students on and around campus. On campus many students are employed by the University Food Services while others are employed by the Department of University Hous- ing as desk and security staff. Stu- dents who choose off campus jobs as a means of employment often find restaurants and grocery stores as good places to work. Two aspects which may attract stu- dents to these places may be the flexible hours and work schedules It ' s obvious to the rest of the nation that Athens is one of the richest cities musically. --Susan Buffington that cater to their needs. Most stu- dents are employed part-time in or- der to accommodate their studies and leisure time. The money made from these jobs becomes very helpful to a student ' s budget. With the variety of jobs available and with ris- ing wages, many more students in the future will find themselves be- coming a part of the job market as another way to help them become financially independent. For those who seek employment, Clark Howell Hall has a list of employ- ers seeking help. Students can also set up interview times with the pro- spective employers. The University of Georgia sponsors Career Days throughout the year. At these events students get familiar with employers in their filed of work. Such companies as IBM, Hewlett Packard, and Duo Tang have sent representatives to recruit students to their businesses. In recent years, however, many graduating seniors have found that the job market has become very competitive. No longer does a degree guarantee a job. Students looking to the future now realize their chances for employ- ment may depend on every grade. Meg Pearson Tracy Adams University students enjoy a late night meal at one of Athens ' most popular restaurants, The Grill. Waiting tables is a popular way many students earn money while attending school. The flexible hours make it ideal. Die-hard bulldog fans can always be found at Sammy ' s Away Down South. Besides sell- ing from the Baxter Hill shop. Sammy ' s also hires students to sell T-shirts at both home and away football games. 25 STUDErfrJOBS