Human Interest Over the Edge Nov 22, 1995 Page 7 Student Success? The Saga by Jason. Me: I bombed. I got this mid-term essay back, and I have to do it over. Will you help me? Curby: ‘Fraid not. Me: But you’re my friend. Curby: That’s exactly why I won't help yop: It’s easy for you to ask me, but I’m not going to tell you the truth about your paper—I But our friendship above a term paper. Me: But you’re a year ahead of me; you know this stuff. Curby: I get decent marks, ya, but that doesn’t mean I can teach you about writing. What I do works for me, but don’t ask me to explain it to you. I write in my own way and it seems to come out okay. Me: I'd ask the group I’m doing a research project with, except why should any of them waste brain power on my lousy mid-term essay. Maybe I'll risk seeing my prof, even though she’s already trashed the paper: Curby:. Were her comments on the paper helpful? Me: Maybe to someone who’s smarter than me, but I don’t get what’s awkward where she has marked “awk,” and I don’t have a clue what she means by “more depth, more analysis.” Curby: She’s a social scientist, not a composition instructor. Maybe she could explain what she means by “more analysis.” But you’ve got ’ to realize that she’s in a role conflict. Me: Huh? Curby: In her role as teacher, she wants to help you get an A. But in her role as marker, #2 ‘ipilig she better not help you too much because it’s aie and you get to drive around in a 1978 Vauxhall and I = ic So life is meaningless!? ‘Curby: I survived UNBC’s Learning Skills Centre; maybe you can too. Concerned Students!!! by Charlotte McLean Hello all you students out there!’ This week I would like to ask you if these certain issue concern you! Are you not only stuck on the hill on the weekends because of no buses, but you have to wear not so wearable clothes on Monday because the Change machines do not work and the Wintergarden say “Sorry, we can’t give change” and smile? They even have a sign there now. I know, I work there! What can we do to change this? Whatever you do don’t put your loonie in the pop machine thinking you will get quarters for change, they will make you buy a pop! We end up relying on the photocopier for change! INSANE! Somebody help! . Another concern is the library hours! You’re working on a project, paper or report and you need to get in the library, but it is closed. You can stand there, hands gripped on the door, shaking it violently, letting out all your frustration out, but all this is for nothing because - it still won’t open! (I tried!) It is almost like they are never open when you need them the most! They do have a suggestion box. Write them a note. You can also get to them directly by the computer mailbox So come on all you shy people who want some changes made! The only way is to speak up! Say HELLO OUT THERE! I AM A STUDENT AND WANT SOME CHANGES!!! My one little call and one little suggestion paper in an empty box will not make enough noise, so fill out those suggestion papers, go to the cafeteria and make suggestions and ask if they can carry extra change or keep the coin machine working « and/or filled! Things don’t change for the better if you stand still! A couple of issues back, I wrote my concerns about the bus service. I was disappointed that there was only a few people who came into the office to ask for the numbers. Well, I still have the numbers to call. I need your help and I’m running out of voices to imitate! Any suggestions! Greetings, Earthlings. We are the members of OVER THE EDGE! Please feel free to submit articles to us, we don't bite and we always could use the extra help. Please bring all articles to our secret headquarters in the Wintergarden. We will be waiting... = : . - a rare headcheese from Sicily Jobs strategies 2 ' Volunteering : never underestimate its power by Susan Keen {Career access coordinator for students with disabilities) Lack of experience in the career field of your choice can be the biggest stumbling block to moving from university into the workforce. Your resume may look sparse. Four summers working in a fast food restaurant is not likely to prepare you for planning a business meeting or an advertising campaign, but volunteering may give you this experience, the needed skills, and a better resume. Non-profit agencies are almost always grateful for volunteer support, even if only for two hours per month. There is no need to stay only with non-profit agencies, however: many businesses will allow you to volunteer to gain experience. Volunteer in an area of work that fits with your future - “career plans and goals. Skills that ~ can be gained this way are computer skills, interview skills, office management skills, fundraising/organizatiqnal skills, advertising skills, and ‘people’ skills, to name but a few. The second biggest gain from volunteering, after improving the content of your resume and learning new skills, is the expansion of your network of contacts. You may well’meet your future employer this way. Many have, as local businesses freanently wark clacel: with nan - profit in certain areas. Volunteering has many advantages, it can provide you with the opportunity to expand your knowledge and experience, you will gain in confidence, meet new people and contribute to your community. The added bonus is that it may also be a door to your future career. BALDER AGT by James Gordon and pauL berarD Greetings lovers of trivia!. Hope you are all surviving the rush towards final exams! We’re not. But anyways, here is this week’s word! LACHRYMAL Your definitions were: - a big white haired mole which develops from drinking large quantities of milk. - an animal related to the same family as elephants - an additive to today’s hormone induced milk - the hard outer shell on a really old almond - mint flavored lactose intolerance medicine crated by Lord Bobby during his prison stay which he created from things he found within arms length, because he was chained to a wall. Best eaten with mice. ~ a generic term used by the Secret Service of the United States of America when they are discussing cheesecake or Coca-Cola - the Lonely Association of Cheap Harley Rip-offs You May Attribute to Lola - A movement which supports counterterrorist - Light wave which makes people’s skin appear magenta - A. person who actually has intimate knowledge of UNIX, FORTRAN, BASIC, C+, C+, C+++, C+n, PASCAL, and God. - the Latin name for a very poisonous plant found only on the panhandle - A Greek word - A French word - An unknown word These were good but, the true definition of LACHRYMAL is: - a small, narrow-necked vase found in ancient Roman tombs, formerly thought to have been used to catch and keep the tears of bereaved friends. Enjoy your week and keep up those definitions!