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What’s Goin’ On?

Saac and national pan-hel-lenic council

The society of AfrikanAmerican Culture and the NationalPan—Hellenic Council will sponsorthe first party of the semester,Friday, January 10 from 9 pm.-2am. in the Multipurpose room ofthe Afrikan American CulturalCenter. AdmissiOn is $3 with col-1egeI.D., $4 without.

Black Students Board

The Black Students Board willhave its first meeting of the yearon Thursday, January 9, in Room3118 of the University StudentCenter at 5:30 pm. Ideas conem-ing Pan—Afrikan Week will be dis-cussed.

MLK festivalThe 12th annual Martin Luther

the Spirit of a New Generation,”will be held Saturday, January 25in the McKimmon center begin-ning at noon. The event is spon-sored by the Afrikan AmericanCultural Center. For more infor—mation call 515—4516. Free admis-sion.

*Voluntters are needed for theMLK, Jr. Cultural Festival. Theevent is scheduled for Saturday,Jan. 25, 1997 (all day). Pleasesign-up to help at the AfrikanAmerican Cultural Center, Room#360. Individuals, and groups arewelcomed to help. Orientation isrequired for before assignmentsare given.

Resident OrganizationThe first resident organization

meeting of the semester will beheld Friday, January 24 at 3:30pm. in Room 356 of the AfrikanAmerican Cultural Center.

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The Afrikan American Voice of North Carolina State University

Leach Named CHASS Coordinator

B Carol n HollowaManaging Editor

For months, the position ofCoordinator for Minority StudentAffairs in the College of Humanitiesand Social Sciences remained vacantsince the retirement of Joan Griffin.In November 1996, Monica T.Leach was officially named toreplace Griffin.

Leach received her Bachelor ofScience degree in BusinessAdministration from Louisiana StateUniversity in Baton Rouge,Louisiana, in 1991 and her Mastersof Education from NC. State in1996. Currently, she is also pursu-ing a Doctoral degree in HigherEducation Administration from NC.State.

Before coming to NCSU, Leachwas a Recruiter/AssistantInformation CommunicationSpecialist at the University of NorthCarolina at Chapel Hill.

__________Editor In Chief

The Study Abroad office ofNorth Carolina State University hasbeen in existence over the past thir—teen to fourteen years under the divi-sion of student affairs. The officewas originally set up in Alexanderresidence hall to provide special sup-port for exchange students.

The main task of the study abroadoffice is to help undergraduate stu-dents study in other countries. Theoffice helps students find paid work,volunteer work and internshipsabroad. and helps with internationalcards. Every year the study abroadoffice gives 30,000 in scholarshipmoney to students who choosestudying abroad. _Anne Haberkern, Assistant

Director of the Study Abroad officestated that she advises students onall possible options making sure thatthe student chooses the most appro-priate program. “We have fifteen

- Students volunteersneeded to assist AfricanAmerican Cultural Centerwith the 12th annual MartinLuther King Junior Festival.Please contact Dr. IyailuMoses or Mr. Walter K.Davis for more information.

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A native of Slidell, Leuisiana,Leach is on a mission to use her per—sonable skills and her college experi-ence to redefine the relationshipsbetween students and coordinator,not only in CHASS but in the uni-versity as a whole.

“LSU has the same demographicsas NC. State, therefore I can relateto students’ college experiencehere,” said Leach, “and that college,experience should include an acade-mic base and extracurricular activi-ties.” ,As a student at LSU, Leach

received guidance from her AfrikanAmerican academic adviser whoproved to be one of the major rea-sons she decided to give back to hercommunity through the university.“My adviser gave me motivation,provided warmness, and told me itwas alright to be afraid,” commentedLeach.From her relationship with her

adviser and family background,

summer programs, twelve directexchanges and over a hundred addi—tional exchanges. We work withstudents who come here and studentsgoing abroad.”

Ingrid Schmidt, who has served ayear as Director of the Study AbroadOffice, said that last year only threehundred students including summerprograms, out of a campus commu-nity of approximately 27,000 stu-dents participated in studyingabroad. I wish the numbers wouldincrease, Ingrid Schmidt said.

Schmidt admits that there aremisconceptions connected withstudying abroad. One misconcep—tion is that studying abroad is tooexpensive, when in fact, most NC.State exchange programs charge uni—versity tuition. Financial aid can beusedto cover the expense of study—ing abroad and students remainenrolled as an N.C. State student.

Another myth is needing a stronglanguage background. Even thoughstudying abroad would enhance lan—

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Hellenic

Leach said that she has learned to bestudent-centered, accessible and

Staff PictureMonica Leach: New

Coordinator of CHASSwell-rounded.

From those relationships, Leachenrolled at NCSU because she felt itwould be the perfect place to pursue .her educational goals in which

guage skills, but NC. State doesoffer programs which another lan-guage is not necessary. Studentswho choose to study abroad can con-tinue taking courses in the majorwhile studying abroad, anythingfrom engineering, English, textilesto theology are offered around theworld.Some students may think that by

studying abroad, it may delay gradu-ation or credit would not be givenfor courses taken abroad. In fact,studying abroad would not delaygraduation with planning and a partof the application process involvesworking with the academic advisorto determine which courses takenabroad would meet the requirementsat NC. State before leaving.

Schmidt said that she wants moreAfrikan American students to takeadvantage of the program. She saidthat the typical students are whitefemales who chose to go abroad.Afrikan American students cansometimes be pegged into certain

- It’s On!! The first partyof the year, this Friday in theMulti Purpose Room of theAfrican American Cultural

Co-hosted bySAAC and the National Pan

Council, it’s“gonna be the bomb!”

Leach describes as “most compre-hensive.”

As the Coordinator of CHASS,Leach has already made a positiveand informative impact on NCSUstudents by holding a resume writingworkshop and has hopes to form anassociation for students in CHASSthat will be an umbrella organizationthat will provide programs and ser-vices for respective majors. She alsohopes to start a week-long grant-writing summer program that willhelp students learn better writing andacademic skills.

Leach also serves as the CHASSDisabilities Coordinator in whichshe provides services to the disabled.Leach holds professional member-ships in the Social Association forCollege Student Affairs and theNational Association for Advisors inthe Health Professional. She also isvery active in the Durham AlumniChapter of Delta Sigma Theta.

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categories or the assumption is madethat every Afrikan American studentwants to go to Afrika. “I get myreward when students come back soenthusiastic, more confident, andfocused and they don’t have a fearof trying new things.” She said thatemployers have seen a difference inhiring people who have had intema-tional experience and often theychoose these students.

Ingrid Schmidt says that theStudy Abroad office is like a cus—tomer service, there to help students.“The only stupid question is the oneyou didn’t ask, “says Schmidt is acommon phrase used around theoffice and believes in Dr. Stafford’smotto,” students first.” For moreinformation on Study Abroad, locatethe web site athttp:/www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/stud_abroad

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Volunteer Abroad

- American Friends ServiceCommittee. The AFSC is a Quakerorganization which includes peopleof various faiths who are committedto social justice, peace and humani-tarian service. Today the AFSC hasprograms that focus on issues relatedto economic justice, peace-buildingand demilitarization, social justice,and youth,, in the United States, andin Afrika, Asia, Latin America, andthe Middle East.Amigos De Las Americas0 A summer volunteer program in

Latin America for four to sixmonths, AMIGOS volunteers workon public health projects includingspecific projects in dental hygiene,community sanitation, and immu-nization.,, CIEE International VolunteerProjects

0 A perfect complement to a studyor travel experience, and designedto promote international cooperationand understanding, work campsbring 10-20 volunteers from differ-ent countries to work for 2—4 weekson archeological, environmental,construction/renovation,forestry/nature conservation or com-munity service projects.Peace Corps0 This internationally known two-

year program is designed to meet thechallenges of contributing muchneeded skills to the struggle for self-sufficiency in developing nations.Peacework0 Peacework sponsors short-term

international volunteer projects indeveloping communities in whichinternational volunteers learn about

the dynamics of global hunger andpoverty by working together onhousing, health, and other commu-nity initiatives.

Work Abroad

American-ScandinavianFoundation

0 The Nordic countries are amongthe world’s most advanced nationsin engineering, computer technolo—gy and education. Paid trainingpositions with private industry andtechnical universities in chemistry,,computer science,, forestry, horticul-ture, engineering are availablethroughout Denmark, Finland,Iceland, Norway and Sweden,Switzerland and the UnitedKingdom.Au Pair In Europe- Au Pair Europe offers au pair

placements to both US. andCanadian citizens in countries suchas Australia, Austria, Belgium,Bermuda, Denmark, Finland,France, Germany, Greece, Italy, theNetherlands, Norway, Spain,Sweden, Switzerland, and the UnitedKingdom. Language proficiencymay be required for some countries.Positions range in length of serviceand extended stays may be anoption.CIEE Work Abroad-CIEE’s program allows partici-

pants to experience short-term workabroad year-around. A variety ofjob opportunities are available incountries such as Australia, Canada,Costa Rica, France, Germany,Ireland, New Zealand,, and the UK.Language proficiency in required forprograms in Costa Rica, France, and

With only the permission of our ancestorsand our elders do we proudly print this andall editions of The Nubian Message. Alwayskeeping in mind and spirit: Dr. Yosef ben-Yochannan, Dr. John Henrik Clarke, Dr.

Leonard Jefferies, The Black Panther Party,Mumia A. Jamal, Geronimo Pratt, Dr.Lawrence Clark, Dr. Augustus McIver

Witherspoon, Dr. Wandra P. Hill, Mr. KyranAnderson, ”Dr” Hughes Suffren, Mr. LathanTurner, Dr. Iyailu Moses and all those whowalk by our side as we continue to make our

journey to true consciousness.

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Teaching Program~JET is a program sponsored by

the Japanese government. Positionsare available as Ana AssistantLanguage Teacher (ALT), orCoordinator for InternationalRelations (CIR). The salary is suffi-cient to living and personal expensesin Japan, and round-trip air trans—portation is provided. Japanese lan-guage not required. Contracts arefor one year with extensions avail-able. Application deadline is inearly December.World Learning Au

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Wolfpack Men Suffer Losses Over Break Pinkins Sidelined Permanently

B Alvin SturdivantSports Editor

The Wolfpack closed last semesterwith an impressive loss to WakeForest which allowed them to receive8 votes in the Associated Press Poll.The loss. was impressive becausemany expected the Wolfpack to beblown out by Tim Duncan and theDemon Deacons, but the Wolfpackplayed an excellent first half losingby eight points in a well playedgame.

It’s not every' season that a teamfaces both the number 1 and 2 rankedteams in the same season, let alone

the same month, but N.C. State hadthis fate. Shortly following the WakeForest defeat, the Pack lost harshly tonumber 1 ranked Kansas. The Packsuffered serious foul trouble fromtheir guards Ishua Benjamin andClint Harrison, as both of themobtained their third personal foul inthe first half. Kansas outsized theWolfpack and played better overall.The Pack lost 84—56.

Though the Pack suffered a num-ber of losses over the break, they didmanage to pick up several victoriesover a few unranked and oftenunheard of teams.The Pack defeated Central Florida

70-52, forcing 25 turnovers and

grabbing 17 steals. C.C. Harrison ledthe way for the ,Wolfpack with 17points, followed by Danny Strongwith 16, and Jeremy Hyatt with 14.

Much like the Wolfpack women,the men also defeated a number ofteams by large margins. In a wellexecuted game the Wolfpack defeat-ed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 83—23. Mostrecently, State defeated Texas Pan-American 75-25. Ishua Benjaminwas an amazing 5-of-5 from the fieldwith 13 points. The Pack led Texas-Pan Am 32 at halftime and neverlooked back. The Wolfpack will faceMaryland on Sunday, January 12, at1 pm. in Reynolds Coliseum.

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The NCAA has brought a quickend to Redshirt-Senior Al Pinkins’basketball career despite an appealdue to a season opening injury thatbrought his first season at N.C. Stateto a quick and almost indefinite end.

During the first two minutes ofthe opening game against PrairieView A & M in the 1994-95 season,Pinkins suffered a knee injury thatput him out of commission for theremainder of the season. ThoughPinkins’ injury would have ended thecareer of many, he worked long andhard to rehabilitate himself and toreturn for the l995-96 season.

Though Pinkins’ ability was

doubtful he returned to the Wolfpackaveraging 7.5 points and 4.8rebounds per game, ranking him sec-ond among his fellow Wolfpackplayers. Pinkins shot 49.1 percentfrom the field and a remarkable 40.3from three-point range, despite hisfailing knees.

Pinkins’ averages greatlyincreased in ACC play as he immedi-ately made his presence knownagainst Wolfpack opponents.Pinkins has been incredible for theWolfpack this season, quickly fillingthe void left at the exit of CenterTodd. Fuller last season. Pinkins willbe greatly missed and his absencewill be detrimental to the Wolfpackas they make an attempt at a winningseason under the direction of new

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Help make the Afrikan American Voice of N.C. StateUniversity get a little louder.

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The Dangers of Headaches: Are They More -

Than You CanBayer?Skin CancerB Randall Haddock

Health Editor

Many students are looking for-ward to the upcoming spring andsummer months. With the arrivalof warm weather it is almost cer-tain that people will migrate tothe coast for some relaxation andfun. However, along with theenjoyment that comes with goingto the state’s beaches, there arealso dangers that lurk unnoticedwaiting to strike unsuspecting vic-tims.

It is estimated that one out ofseve'nipeople in the United Stateswill develop some form of skincancer, — a disease where malig-nant cells are found in the outerlayers of an individual’s skin ——and sunburn can increase that riskby as much as 50 percent.

There are several causes of skin .cancer, the most prevalent beingoverexposure to the sUn and con-sistent sunburning. Very simply,sunburn and ultraviolet or UVlight can damage the skin, and thisdamage can lead to skin cancer.Research studies have shown thatmost people receive 80 percent oftheir lifetime exposure to the sunby age18.The environment plays an

important role in the prevalence ofskin cancer due to the levels ofUV light reaching the earth’s sur—face. Once exposed to these con-

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For the answer, Spring and Summer appointmenttimes are now available at the Student Health Services forFREE and ANONYMOUS HIV antibody testing.

Call 515-7107 for an

Testing provided by the Wake County Health Department.

ditions a person can get a varietyof skin cancers, melanoma beingthe most dangerous.

Melanoma is a disease of theskin in which cancerous cells arefound in those cells responsiblefor skin pigmentation. Melanomausually occurs in adults, but itmay occasionally be found in chil-dren and adolescents.Melanoma is a more serious

type of cancer and is best treatedwhen it is diagnosed early.Melanoma can spread quickly toother parts of the body through thelymph system or through theblood. The most visible sign ofmelanoma is the change in thesize or shape ofh mole.A person can guard against

skin cancer by:— minimizing exposure to the

sun between noon and 3pm.

—— applying sunscreen with aleast an SPF (Sun Protection

Factor) of 15 or higher to allareas of the bodyexposed to the sun— wearing clothes that cover

the entire body, includingthe face.

If you think you are exhibitingany signs of skin cancer, pleaseconsult a physician or health careprofessional as soon as possible.For further information on skincancer please contact NC. StateStudent Health Services at 515-2563.

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B Kimberl PettawaOpinions Editor

As a new semester begins, col-lege students get back into the dailygrind of going to class, doing home-work and taking exams. Eventhough college students may havedifferent tasks to perform both inand outside the classroooom, thereis one thing that each and every oneof them has in commonheadaches.

Tension headaches are the mostcommon type of headache. Itaffects nearly 75 percent of allheadache sufferers. Tension-typeheadaches are typically a steadyache rather than a throbbing one andusually affects both sides of thehead. They are mainly brought

about in response to stressful eventsor a hectic day.

Migraine headaches, on the otherhand, are less common than tension-type headaches but still afflicts 25 to30 million people with three out offour of those affected being female.Nausea is usually associated withmigraines, along with sensitivity tolight and sound. Migraines areusually felt on one side of the head,and have the distinguishing featureof being potentially debilitating itssufferers. ‘

There are several factors thatcontribute to the onset of a.headache, most notably stress.Many studies have recently shownhowever, that certin foods, odors,and changes in weather can triggerheadaches. Feelings of depression,

anxiety, frustration, letdown, andeven excitement have been associat-ed with the development of aheadache.

Individuals can take measures toboth stop headaches and keep themfrom occurring. Most physiciansrecommend nonprescriptive aspirin,eating properly, regular exercise,temple massages, and stress man-agement techniques as potentialsolutions to frequent headaches.

Headaches are a normal bodilyfunction that nearly everyone has;however, if you are suffering fromsuch abnormal symptoms as havinga headache three or more times aday, dizziness, or shortness ofbreath, then you should consult aphysician as soon as possible.

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Tuberculosis: A Communicable Disease131 Randall Haddock

Health Editor

Tuberculosis, TB, is a communi-cable disease that can damage a per-son’s lungs or other parts of thebody and can cause serious illness.TB is spread when people who

have active TB germs in their lungsor throat cough, sneeze or speak,and send their germs into the air.People who breathe these germs intotheir lungs can become infected.

Most people who contract TBusually have had very close, day-to—'day contact with someone else withthe disease. Have a TB infectiondoes not mean that you have theactive Tuberculosis virus. For themillions of Americans infected withTB, many will carry germs that willremain inactive.

After TB germs enter the body,in most cases, the immune systemcontrols the germs by building awall around them the way a scabforms over a cut. The germs canstay alive inside these walls in thisinactive state —— rendering themincommunicable.

While TB germs are inactive,they cannot do damage and theycannot spread to other people. Theperson is infected, but not sick withthe actual virus.

An individual would not know if, they are sick because there are novisible symptomsrof being infected.It possible to get TB shortly afterthe germs enter the body, if theimmune system has been weakenedas a result of successive illnesses.

When defenses are weakened andinactive TB germs become active,the germs can then break out of the

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walls, begin multiplying and severe-ly damage the lungs and other vitalorgans. Tuberculosis can attackany part of the body, but lungs arethe most common target. Peoplewith tuberculosis may suffer suchsymptoms as a nagging cough,fevers, chronic fatigue, or severeand sudden weight loss.

Antibiotics and other medicalalternatives are given to those whosuffer from TB. Usually, after aweek or more of taking effectivemedication, most patients with TBdisease will stop spreading germs.A physician will test the patient andthen decide when the patient is nolonger contagious.

If there is someone who hasquestions about TB, you can callStudent Health Services at 515-2563 ,or consult your own personal physi-cian.

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Meningitis: Inflammation

of the Meninges

By Randall Haddock ,Health Editor

Meningitis is a condition charac-terized by the inflammation of themeninges, the fine membranes cov-ering the brain and spinal cord.

There are several different typesof meningitis. Aseptic or viralmeningitis may be caused by differ-ent kinds of viruses or fungi, includ-ing yeasts, or may be the result ofanother viral infection — measles,for example.

Bacterial meningitis is often dueto either an infection in other partsof the body (lungs, ears, nose,throat) that spreads into themeninges, or a head injury thatallows infectious substances toenter. Signs and symptoms of thisinfection include: fever, shivering,headaches, irritability, sensitivity tolight, vomiting and confusion.

Cancer treatments, poor nutritionhabits, and other recent immune-response reducing illnesses canbring about a meningitis epidemic.Keeping all vaccinations up to dateis the best method for reducing riskof meningitis infections.

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infection is highest in infants (up toage two) and in people over the ageof 60. The risk increases in alco-holics, in people with sinus infec-tions or infections of the skin aroundthe eyes and nose, and like viralmeningitis, in cases of poor nutritionand illness that has reduced the vic-tim’s resistance to infection. Toprevent this type of meningitis, con-sult a doctor to treat any infection,and avoid contact with anyone whohas been in infected.No specific treatment is required

for viral meningitis, and mostpatients recover two to seven daysafter the infection appears.Antibiotic treatments must beadministered intravenously to treatbacterial meningitis.

It may even be necessary toadminister preventive treatment topeople who have been in contactwith someone who has bacterialmeningitis, even if they have nosymptoms. If there are no complica—tions, patients recover in two tothree weeks, but permanent braindamage or even death may occur ifthe disease is not treated quickly.

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The Cancer Connection

He put his hand on my shoulder...My doctor said as gently as he could.“You have cancer.”After those words. I heard nothing.

You were waiting in the lobby.I could not speak.My face revealed the results.We drove around in silence.

You stopped the can.Your comforting hand touched me.You held my hand.With my free hand. I brushed awayThe cascading tears.Silence.

The silence of understanding.A personal connection—- a touched me.We spoke without words.Please don’t withdraw your hand.It’s too soon.I need to feel the warmth of your touch.

“Cancer. I need to talk about Cancer.”My body shook‘with tears.You spoke comforting words.I knew you understood.

We talked.I prayed silently.I cried openly.

Many people have held my hand.Many people have listened.

It’s been several years now.I’ve been blessed.My family and friends listened with loveWhen I talked about my cancer.Everyone who listenedGave me love, hope aand strength.To all of youI saay simply with love and deep appreciation“Thank You.”

By Frances Bethea Grant

The Cancer Connection @1996 by Frifiices Bethea Grant.(Frances B. Grant-Cancer Survivor. Amer. Cancer Society Volunteer. Reach to Recovery.Raleigh; NC. )Also Founder/Director (1992)Minority Women’s Breast Cancer Network

Kiapo: Afrikan American Pledge of Allegiance

Our unity in sisterhood, brotherhood and struggle is pro—'found, principled and forever. Our struggle is constantlyand continually against the oppressor, and against all in us iwhich is in contradiction to our values and the choice we,have made. We choose the liberation of our people as our

life goal, and struggle as the method to achieve it. Ourchoice is conscious, full and free, and we accept all risks andwelcome all rewards it brings. We have nothing better,

more revolutionary or rewarding to do with our lives thanto bring into being a new world, a world in which we, ourpeople and our children can live, love and create fully, and

stand and walk in a warmer sun.

By Kimberly PettawayOpinions Editor,

A contented mind is a continualfeast-English proverb.

Initially these words may seemof little importance to you but I amsure once you have allowed thesewords the opportunity to be mediat-ed on you will understand andwholeheartedly agree with thisEnglish proverb. Oftentimes theserenity one can behold as a resultof a contented mind is overriddenby the presence of stress. No onemay know and feel this better thancollege students.

Experiencing stress during one’scollege years may appear to be asnormal or at least asexpected asnever getting enough money whenyou sale your books back at the endof the semester. To many collegestudents stress is perceived as a nat—ural, guaranteed condition to endureduring their quest for higher educa-tion.

Although it may be nearly impos-sible to lead a life completely free ofstress it is not such a far fetched ideato lead a less-stressed life. Somemanifestations of stress encounteredby college students are the inabilityto sleep, sadness, the feeling ofhopelessness displayed towards aca-demics, dejection, anxiety over acad—emic ability and the inability tomake decisions or concentrate.

While it is always easier to castthe blame (if stress on the over-whelming bureaucracy of highereducation, much of the stress we ascollege students face is self-inflicted.

It is the result of not wiselydefining and adhering to our priori-ties (i.e. crying as you walk toclass because you know} you areabout to fail your final because youstayed up all night playing spadesinstead of studying or calling homebegging for money from yoUr par-ents to pay your phone bill becauseyou spent your money on gas to gopartying).

The ability to define and followthrough with one’s priorities canseverely lessen the stress one mayencounter during college. Lessstressful situations experiencedduring college can greatly increasedone’s productivity.

Academic and financial concernsare top on most students list ofthings that causes them to become

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the most stressed out. Many stu-dents find it very hard to adjust totheir somewhat financial “indepen-dence” once they enter college andin doing so accumulate enormousbills by means of credit cards thatseem to be omnipresent to collegestudents.Some seem to ignore the harsh

fact that the interest on student loanaccumulates as they are voluntarilyplacing themselves in more dept.When the billing statements beginoutweighing the available cashmany become very stressed.

The lack of establishing wise pri-orities concerning financial mattersoften proves detrimental to numer-ous students. Realize from the onsetthat your college education will notbe free unless you are on a fullscholarship. Even then you are sureto have some expenses.Some money survival tips that

will lessen stress are to set a realisticbudget and make sure you adhere toyour budget, acquiring a checkingaccount and learning how to keepyour account in balance and neverget an extreme excess of financialaid by means of loans.

Setting a realistic budget andsticking to it will help to keep stressat a minimum. Oftentimes when wego beyond the constraints of ourbudget we then find ourselves dip—ping into money that should be usedfor other expenses.When devising a budget remem-

ber to* include allowances forclothing, leisure activities, trans-portation, an emergency fund that isnot to be touched until somethingtruly unexpected occurs and person-al care items.

Upon entering college many stu-dents open a checking account.However few learn how to keeptheir account in balance. The bal-‘ancing of one’s check book canincrease your income that can beused for miscellaneous expenses. Itwill do so by steering your preciouscash away from the ever increasingfee of returned checks. Never writea check that you know you 'can notcover.

Always record changes such asdeposits, transfers or withdrawalsimmediately. This will save you thestress of trying to figure out wherethat extra money came from or thehassle of trying to figure out whyyou are a couple~dollars short frompaying your credit card bill on time.

Try to avoid repeated use of ATM’sthat are not sponsored by your finan-cial institution. ..Those dollars from service

charges do add up and could be usedfor leisure activities.

Securing an extreme excess offinancial aid by means of loans innot a very wise decision. If you areawarded financial aid make sure youread more than the line that stateshow much you have been awarded.Be sure you know and understandthe guidelines of your loan.

This money is not free. It willeventually be paid back with inter-est. So while you are enjoying theexcess cash you received after cash-ing your refund check keep this inmind now and maybe you will beless stressed as to how you will be

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able to pay all of those loans backwhen the time arrives (six monthsafter graduation).

Prioritize yOur academics throughgoal setting. No one is perfect sotherefore we are bound to makemistakes. Yet and still, prioritizingone’s academics can lessen seme ofstress many feel after the completionof another disappointing semester.

Someone once told me “A mis~take is never a mistake unless youdo not learn from it.” If this is thecase many of us, college students,habitually make half-mistakes. Thatis we make the mistakes but sadlyand to our'dismay, some never seemto learn enough not to constantlyperfect the same mistakes over andover again.

Nothing brings about morewishful aspirations than the promiseof a New Year. As people toast theNew Year in they boldly audiblyprofess to bid a farewell to oldunwelcome ways and grievances.

Simultaneously they welcome in theNew Year, a year of promise andhope.

In one’s college career nothingbrings about more longing to betteroneself that the unappealing, sicken-ing looking GPA they rest theireyes on as they review their finalgrades for the semester. Once theinitial disappointment of anothersemester of not reaching our fullpotential wears off the seeminglydetermined resolutions begin toform in our minds, “I’m going todo better this semester.” It is possi—ble to actualize this statement andbe less stressed through the settingof goals.

Goal setting will allow you toevaluate your priorities and can les-son stress. Goal setting will provevery beneficial to your collegecareer if you are willing to make thenecessary sacrifices to accomplishyour goals. Students should set real—istic academic goals. During goalsetting students should realisticallyestimate their grades for the semes-ter. If it is believed that a certainclass will be extremely challengingthis would be the time to look intogetting help for the subject. Neverwait until the end of the semester toget help.

Goals should be specific andclear. Always determine the purposeof your goals and their achievementbenefits. Set specific strategies foraccomplishing each goal. Set targetdates for self-evaluation of progress.Do not be naive.

List potential obstacles to attain-ing the specific academic goals youdesire. List strategies for overcom-ing those obstacles. Be certain to fol-low through on all strategies.

During your endeavor to mastermanaging your finances and acade-mics you will already be the recipi—ent of a quality that is immeasurable.This quality is self-management.

The practice of self—managementbuilds on the premise that when anindividual needs to acquire newbehaviors ( better study habits orbecoming more responsible forfinances), or when habitual behav-iors are no longer effective ( barelypassing each semester), the processof self-regulation comes into play.The practice of self—management,

as described by sociologist F.H.Kanfer, comprises of three stagesthat reduce stress in an individualslife. These stages are self—monitor-

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ing, self-regulation and the reactionof the individual to the results of theself—evaluation.

During the first stage, self-moni-toring, the individual begins toattend to his or her own behavior,monitoring or assessing qualitativeor quantitative aspects of thatbehavior. You learn that your stressis a result of poor planning on yourpart. This step requires maturity onthe individual’s behalf to not onlymonitor his/herself but the ability toposses the desire to improve.

The second step is self-evalua-tion. Once the individual has deter-mined that behavior is controllableand important, and he or she hasmonitored the behavior in some way,he or she will compare his or herown behavior to his or her personalstandard.

If you are not where you knowyou can be socially, financially oracademically you work harder. Self-monitoring must be accurate andspecific. Also the measurable stan-dards must be reasonable andappropriate.

In the final stage of the reactionof the individual to the results of theself-evaluation the individual ismotivated to change. Thus, thedesire to change is sparked.Relieving academic stress takesmore than believing you can do bet-ter. It requires that you are steadfastand actually do better.

In conclusion, life is far too pre-cious to not enjoy its magnificentsplendor because all that surroundsyou is stress. Remember that God isthe only omniscient force of the uni-verse. We are bound to make mis-takes and to endure some stress dur—ing this journey. However we mustnot forget that our college career isonly a brief portion of our time onthis earth.When we look back over our

years let us not allow our stressfulcollege years serve as our mostmemorable and defining moments.Today let us set our priorities andcontrol our lives. Stress should notbe thedictator of our happiness. Thissemester can be better. It can be lessstressful. Prioritize yourself andenjoy these years to the fullest. Letus be less stressed and more con-tent.

After all, a contented mind is acontinual feast.

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