University of Tampa - Moroccan Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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ROTC cadet Brian Scott catches up on the latest financial news before beginning the eariy morning coias- tenics. These Army ROTC cadets are par- ticipating in the ton semester trad- ing session in Plant Park Cadet Don Gunn prepa'es the dis- play case with updated informa- tion r As part of the summer FTX mission, cadets spent much time In the wooded areas which resembled ther apparrei. K»»t f i

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ROTO the military way of life By Kristy L. Strickland The Army and Air Force ROTC programs were as popular as ever. The grow- ing number of cadets here on campus could be ex- plained by the numerous amount of benefits re- cieved from the program. The program provided a great amount of leadership skils that were considered important in the future whether one joined the miS- tary or went out into the professional job market. It also provided its members with a sense of commar- adre, somewhat like a fra- ternal brotherhood. This was very important to these young men and women. They were bound together by a firm sesne of loyolty to each other. Many of the ROTC cadets were recipients of either two or four year scholar- ships. Under these scholar- ships, the students' tuition, room, board, fees, and book were paid in full. In ad- dition, they would recieve a monthly allowance from the military. In return for their education, the young men and women would then give their services to the United States government for an alotted period of time in either active duty or reserve duty military. Those who did go active duty were considered regular army. In addition, they spent their summers at various summer training sessions around the country. They were rigorous training rituals in which they practiced such things as survival tech- niques. As one cadet. Dave Hanson, put it, No matter how tough it is. you can't put four hundred college students together and not have a little fun.'' The Army ROTC cadets participated in the program right here on campus in the ROTC building next to the pool while the Air Force ca- dets had to travel to the USF campus for their labs and classrooms. This was due to the fact that the size of the members in the program and the proximity of the USF program. Nonetheless, those who were involved in the Air Force ROTC recieved the same benefits as the other cadets and were ever loyal to their branch of the military. Overall, both programs continued to grow and gain more interest on the cam- pus. It was possibly the most visible organization on cam- pus.® Tne ROTC buiking houses the classrooms and the officos of the offices in charge. ARMY ROTC SPARTAN BATTALION

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 The Barnett Bank machine ft the Union is a Sfesaver when students need money fast. ‘Twenty mhi Ha wo M qcr loand by Kristy L. Strickland Money makes the world go 'round. By the time a young person got to col- lege, they definately knew the importance of money. It was an essential part of our lives. Most atl of us had had at least one part-time or sum- mer job by this time, and it wasn't for the experience or to have something con- structive to do with our time. It was for the money. We v anted to be able to pay for a car or take someone out on a date or just have money that we could spend on whatever we wanted because we had earned it. The value and impor- tance of money escalated by the time a person got to college. A large percent- age of the student popula- tion had some type of finan- cial aid and most were stil financially dependent on their parents. These types of financial aid ranged from academic. ROTC or sports scholarships to the ever popular student loan. The rising cost of tuition around the country was something that UT was not immune to. Due to the fact that it was a private institu- tion, the annual cost of tu- ition. room and board, books, and fees at the Uni- versity of Tampa was well over thirteen thousand dol- lars. Most students needed some type of assistance to attend UT. The financial aid office in Plant Hell was able to coun- sel students regarding how much it would realistically cost them to attend UT, and what means were available to help them pay for it. Oth- er common types of finan- cial aid were Pell Grants and Florida State Tuition Vouch- ers. Work study positions were often granted to students who demonstrated need. These positions were very nice to have because a stu- dent was able to work only eleven and a half hours per week in a job on campus that was of interest to them. The various departments which offered work study positions were able to work around a student's class schedule to allow them the proper academic atmo- sphere. The alternative to a work study position was. of course, a part-time job. Many students chose to work at department stores, restaurants, and offices around the Tampa area in order to earn extra money. These positions often payed higher wages and allowed the student to accumulate more hours than a regular work study position would. Outside scholarship awards were very abun dant. but the competitior was often very tough. Nev ertheless. students compet ed in scholarship such a those sponsored for decen dents of veterans and the American Legion awards fo leadership. Guaranteed Studen Loans were very commor among students. Some stu dents used these loons tc pay for tuition or books while others used them fo everyday living expense; such as putting gas in the car. One of the things tha- came to mind when a stu dent thought about their fi nancial status was credit. I- was virtually impossible for c freshman to establish credit but many credit card cor- porations specialized ir helping college students e$ tablish a credit history be- fore they graduated. The most popular card amonc students were the Citibank MasterCards and Visas. De- partment stores such a: Sears, JCPenney. Lerner and Belk Lindsey also ofter granted accounts to stu- dents. Most students re- member the day they go’ their first taste of the plastic The financial aspects o- college life was definately c bleak topic at best. Mosi students were simply mak- ing ends meet.