University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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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

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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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When just thinking about classes or going downtown again makes your stomach turn, you need a roadtrip. Everyone gets bogged down at times. The pressures of school, work, and everything else really annoying can build up to the boiling point. Road trips are great ways to shake yourself up and help you get a better perspective. Roadtrips can range anywhere from a long drive in the country to a regular mini-vacation. And the cost of such trips can vary just as much. A midnight run to the ocean and back again for lunch would be a lot cheaper than a week-end get away to the beach, and it can be as much fun. Regardless of how much money you spend, there are only two kinds of roadtrips. The first is the spur of the moment variety. These are always a great release and always plenty of fun. Spur of the moment means you decide were you are going on the way there. Because these trips involve zero planning, they require a couple of stops at convenience stores for gas and food. So, be sure to remember your gas card. The second kind of roadtrip is a planned one. This planning might be as simple as 26 ROADTRIPS The beach is one of the most popular destinations for those look- ing to get away from the pressures of UGA. Fady Judah and Kim Schroeder relax and for- get about school on a pristine south Florida beach. saying, lets take a drive to the mountains this weekend, or as complicated as making reservations at a hotel by the beach (either way it ' s not that troubling). While the beach, the north Georgia moun- tains, and Atlanta seem to be the most popular near-by destinations, many other great destinations can fit anyone ' s budget. Towns in the states surrounding Georgia are only a few hours ' drive, and it can be an adventure to discover what they have to offer. Nashville, the home of country music has many attractions and great restaurants. And in Savannah and Charleston you will find beaches and good sea food. Some of the more ambitious roadtrippers take trips farther from Athens. Students drivinging all day and night to get to a far away destination like Boston or New York City is not unheard of or uncommon. A word of advice-Be careful who you take your roadtrip with. It can be a long drive back to Athens. So the next time you get stressed out - stop what your doing, grab a friend, and get in the car and go have some fun and blow off steam on the road. -Scoti Sutton Tracy Adams