University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Cf Ill -A. Imron Good things come and go and the fads now are no exception. We ' ve said good- bye to Lady Di haircuts, the Pac-man craze, and even Rubik ' s Cube has lost its novelty. But we ' ve filled this void in our lives. Students are playing Hacky-sack instead of Frisbee and punk has become almost a way of life at least on the weekends. Reaganomics jokes and John DeLorean quips are a part of everyday conversation and the popularity of such night-time soaps as Dynasty and Hill Street Blues has taken the audience of the late, great Dallas. These will all inevitably fade away and it won ' t make a great deal of difference in our lives, but just for a day, count how many I Love something pins you see around campus. Then try to say we aren ' t a fad-oriented group. M -by Suzanne Pollins Geared up with stripes and the proverbial mini- skirt, these girls are ready to take on the town. From political statements to Smurfs, pins and but- tons have become essentials to any collegian ' s wardrobe. 24 Fads

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With the country ' s present dismal eco- nomic situation, especially in Michigan, graduates are in a state near panic as they face the menacing task of looking for jobs. Elevated unemployment rates offer no prospect of making the search any easier, but not all is hopeless. With patience, planning and perseverance, the recent graduate will be able to find his right job. Not surprisingly, today ' s most sought-after employees have degrees in areas such as engineering, accounting, or computer science. These areas will prove to encounter tremendous growth during the 1980 ' s, and entry-level positions are vast. The salaries of these jobs are also vast; electrical engineers start at about $24,768, accountants start at about $18,540, and computer scientists start at about $22,896. Because these fields are so lucrative, we see more and more gradu- ates there. Contrary to popular thought, liberal arts degrees are not obsolete. These stu- dents are developing marketable skills, such as communication skills; the ability to interact with people, which many em- ployers consider to be very valuable in handling everyday pressures. These graduates have a well-rounded back- ground, and some employers regard this as more desirable than the technical skills which can be taught in the work place. But the liberal arts major must work harder to find an entry-level job. The situation will not be pick and choose, so the B.A. graduate has to decide what he she wants and go after it. There are numerous job prospects that are not as conspicuous as others, so investigation is necessary. Vicki Lawrence of the Ca- reer Planning and Placement Office of- FROM HERE fers words of encouragement, You will get a job; practically everybody gets a job. The best that students can do while in school is to get as much practical exper- ience as possible. This includes intern- ships, extra-curricular activities and summer jobs in the fi eld. Deborah Orr May, also of the Career Planning and Placement Office, recommends that stu- dents start early in preparing for the job hunt. Those who wait until graduation to look for a job often lose out on the best opportunities. Prospective employers consider many qualities when deciding upon an em- ployee. Extra-curricular activities, over- all grade point average, a sense of humor, academic major and personality all play a part in whether a graduate finds a job and what type of a job. Graduates from the University of Michigan have been more successful than most in finding jobs after gradu- ation. The University ranks very highly in number of students who are placed after graduation. So job prospects are not as depressing as we may think. If you are willing to look around and work hard, there are jobs out there. M By Sharon Morioka Job Opportunities 23

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What better way to spend a sunny afternoon than skating through the streets of Ann Arbor. Bandanas of every color can be found adorning the heads of all types of students. sv Fads 25