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CONTENTS College Guide 2015-2016

15 College Road Trippin’ 10 Texas destinations to visit before graduation

18 Get Carded Reap the wide-ranging rewards of your student ID

23 Back-To-School Blues Homesickness remedies courtesy of The Trinity Perspective 25 Find Your Wacky Self Like-minded students join forces in quirky campus clubs

54 The Usual Suspects Who (and what) you might encounter in search of the perfect roommate 59 Stick It To ‘Em Perfecting the passive-aggressive Post-it Note 61 Balancing Act Working students: the new normal 63 Tailgating Essentials What to pack and how to act before the big game

26 Best Practices Sage advice via University of the Incarnate Word’s student newspaper Logos

65 The West Side’s MFA New master’s program at Our Lady of the Lake fuses creative writing and social justice

31 Why Wait For Happy Hour? Wi-Fi + wallet-friendly drinks = productivity at near-campus watering holes

67 Tug Of War

35 Hangover Helper

70 LDR 101

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Weighing the pros and cons of long-distance relationships

37 Music Is The Answer Essential albums to get you through the next four years

74 Life After Graduation Get a head start on navigating today’s job market

39 Swiping 101

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The inevitable evolution of parent-child relationships

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Subtracting the guesswork from lingering student loans

41 Love On A Budget Cost-effective alternatives to predictable cheap dates

83 Go Away — Far, Far Away

43 Crisis Averted Simple pointers for avoiding an array of college disasters

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45 Pathways To Success Alamo Colleges aspire to align degrees with obtainable careers

89 Late-Night Dining Options Galore Where to head when a fourth meal is in order

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Top local music venues for the under-21 set

49 Procrastination Station Plenty to “learn” about college from binge-watching movies and TV shows

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You’ve finally made it to college, and your parents are walking out of your dorm room when you feel it — freedom. One way to make the most out of it? The tried-and-true college road trip. Whether you were born and raised in the Lone Star State or just moved here, odds are you have a lot to discover. Between hiking in canyons, savoring a corn dog at the State Fair of Texas or spending questionable evenings strolling up and down Austin’s 6th street, Texas has something for everyone. ▲ McDonald Observatory Any Texan knows that the stars here are big and bright, but to really witness it, head out to the McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis. Owned and operated by the University of Texas, the observatory is home to a number of large research telescopes. If you make it to the Observatory on Friday or Saturday night, you can get a professional tour of the night sky at a Star Party. Marfa While traveling through the barren deserts of West Texas, a stop in Marfa will be just what you need to break up the monotony. As a mecca for artists and oddballs alike, the desert town challenges Austin’s title as “Weird City.” A must-see for art aficionados, the 340-acre Chinati Foundation is a maze of unique installations. Founded by Donald Judd in 1979, it was intended to be an escape from New York’s mainstream art scene. Since then, it’s been a safe haven for unusual pieces ranging from an abandoned Soviet schoolhouse to Judd’s own concrete boxes. Though it’s not possible to enter the store, the permanent installation Prada Marfa (about 30 minutes away in the tiny town of Valentine) is another Instagram-worthy destination for art lovers to visit. After a day of trying to make sense of Marfa’s art scene, you can wind down at El Cosmico, a fashionable campground dotted with tepees and vintage trailers.

Big Bend For some of the most expansive views of Texas, take a hike through Big Bend National Park. The park covers more than 800,000 acres of the Chihuahuan Desert and is home to mountains, canyons and rivers. Because of the park’s many features, visitors can take river trips, hike over hills and valleys and bike through the mountains. Take a day trip along the river to see Santa Elena Canyon, which features 1,500-foot-tall cliffs and some of the most breathtaking views the park has to offer. As the desert nights begin to get cooler, visit Langford Hot Springs. Situated alongside the Rio Grande, the geothermal springs are 105 degrees year-round. Lubbock Even though it feels like Lubbock is in the middle of nowhere, the college town knows how to keep things interesting. For rock ‘n’ roll enthusiasts, visiting the Buddy Holly Center is a requirement. Visitors can see Holly’s guitar straps, his personal collection of records and other paraphernalia in order to learn more about the musician and the influence he’s had on the music industry. Another great throwback is Lubbock’s Stars and Stripes Drive-in. Named one of the top five drive-ins in the U.S., the three-screen theater makes for a simple and fun outing with friends. If you’re looking for something wilder then head to the city’s Depot district for music and dancing. Palo Duro Canyon The second largest canyon in the country, Palo Duro is known as the “Grand Canyon of Texas.” Located near Amarillo, the canyon is about 800 feet deep and 120 miles long. Not to perpetuate the idea that Texans ride their horses everywhere, but a horseback ride through the canyon can be an unforgettable experience. CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 ► sacurrent.com /// COLLEGE GUIDE 2015-2016

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A few stables in the area offer rides through the canyon, offering a unique vantage point as you observe its springs, caves and Spanish Skirts. Another offbeat way to explore the canyon? Palo Duro’s ZipLine Adventure Park. One of the most affordable zipline sites in Texas, the park offers a bird’s-eye view of the canyon. Outer Austin/San Marcos Even if you’ve been frequenting the state’s many pools, lakes and rivers your whole life, a dip in the water is always a good idea in the warmer months. About 20 miles west of Austin lies the Hamilton Pool Preserve, a natural pool and grotto. A popular swimming spot, the pool’s turquoise waters also feature a 45-foot waterfall. For the more adventurous, Jacob’s Well is located less than 20 miles northwest of San Marcos. The artesian spring descends about 30 feet before a complex cave system continues for another 90 feet. Jump from the surrounding limestone cliff and it looks like you’ve jumped into an abyss. A staple for any Texan, newfound or otherwise, is tubing. A lazy ride down the Guadalupe, Comal or San Marcos River with friends is a must-have college experience. Austin With a different festival going on seemingly every weekend, there’s no such thing as a quiet night in Austin. While passes to ACL and SXSW may be out of the question for many college students, the Live Music Capital is extremely accessible even if you’re broke. Year-round shows at Stubb’s or Emo’s and free SXSW day parties let you explore the city while listening to great bands. If music festivals aren’t your thing, Austin is also home to craft fairs, food festivals and unique celebrations such as Bat Fest and Eeyore’s Birthday. For those looking to get away from the commotion, Austin also offers a variety of outdoor activities. You can paddle board across serene Lady Bird Lake, wake yourself up with a dip in 68-degree Barton Springs or hike through Mount Bonnell. ▲ Houston With a record-breaking number of attendees, you’ll feel left out if you don’t experience Houston’s Livestock Show and Rodeo.

While the rodeo is the world’s largest livestock exhibition, it also books some of the world’s largest artists such as Bob Dylan, Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift. Actually worth watching given this season’s ride, now you have an excuse to cheer for the Astros at Minute Maid Park. Spend the day pretending you know what you’re yelling about and stuff your face with cotton candy. If you’re more interested in history, art or science then head to Houston’s Museum District. The 20 museums and galleries cover a wide variety of subjects, from the Holocaust Museum to The Museum of Fine Arts. Dallas/Fort Worth One surefire way to gain the freshman 15? Attend the State Fair of Texas. Held from late September to mid-October, the annual state fair is one of America’s largest, and it’s definitely worth the trip. A myriad of fried foods, the biggest ferris wheel in the country and a 55-foot-tall cowboy should be reason enough for you to round your friends up and head to Dallas for the weekend. Another nearby record breaker is Billy Bob’s. The Fort Worth Honky Tonk is billed as the world’s largest and is a great place to dance or witness professional bull riders in their arena. While in Dallas, history buffs and conspiracy theorists should stop by the Sixth Floor Museum. Artifacts and films take visitors through JFK’s life, legacy and assassination. Beach Trips When you and your friends inevitably get together and decide to take a trip to the beach, you have two options: Take a relaxing trip where you’re free to soak up the sun or head to a party beach where, by the end of the week, the sight of a beer bong will make you want to throw up. If you choose the first option, then drive down to Rockport or Matagorda Bay. Both of these offer quieter beaches less crowded with tourists, giving you more freedom to lie out and enjoy the water. Now, forget everything I just said about relaxation because, like football games and final exams, a crazy trip to South Padre is just a necessary part of college life. These white sandy beaches attract their fair share of party-goers year-round and rather than worry or resist, just give into the madness and have fun on the party island. sacurrent.com /// COLLEGE GUIDE 2015-2016

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One of the perks of being in school is the abundance of student discounts — running the gamut from museums and movie tickets to fast-food eateries and even “the world’s biggest store.” Whether you’re shopping for interview clothes on a tight budget or looking to get cultured on the cheap, make your student ID the card you don’t leave home without. Clothing At some point, that wardrobe of band T-shirts and Chucks needs to retire as your main attire. As you start to increase your acceptable options for interviews and other grownup activities, snag a 15 percent discount from retailers such as J. Crew, Banana Republic, Madewell and The Limited. Food You know those days when you’re so busy studying that you forget to eat? Who am I kidding? We all know you stayed up having fun and now you’re broke and starving at 2 a.m. Chances are there’s either a Carl’s Jr. or Taco Cabana near you, right? That student ID will score you 10 to 20 percent off your entire order. Talk about a dealio. Computers & Software Trying to stay up to date with new and improved technology but your wallet’s awfully light? Companies such as Dell, Apple and Microsoft can help keep you current with special offers just for students. Heed the warning that certain discounts only apply at specific times of the year. Additionally, Adobe offers its entire program base for students for a monthly subscription of $19.99. ▲ Arts & Entertainment Spending 100 percent of your time studying isn’t going to get you anywhere, so finding entertaining activities is a must. 18

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Featuring new releases, indie flicks, cult classics andv campy sing-alongs, the Alamo Drafthouse offers student tickets for $8 after 6 p.m. (bonus: you can order dinner from your seat). For theater fans looking to take in a musical, comedy or drama, the Overtime, the Playhouse, the Woodlawn and the Cameo theaters all offer student discounts on tickets. Love sports? If they’re still available at 10 a.m. on game day, you’ll be able to snap up tickets for Spurs games on the cheap. A fiver will get you in the fan zone and $40 will land you in the lower levels. Shisha enthusiasts can kick back and chill with 10 percent off orders at The Raven Hookah Lounge. If your heart is set on the arts, then browse the galleries of the San Antonio Art Museum, where students pay just $5 to experience works from around the world. Make a weekend of it with visits to the McNay ($5) and the Briscoe Western Art Museum ($8). Online Shopping From books to movies and all things under the sun, Amazon Student Prime is pretty much king when it comes to getting student perks. Not only are you reaping the goodness of the Amazon Prime membership but you’re also paying half the price. For $49 a year, you’ll score access to unlimited streaming of Prime Instant Video, Prime Music and Prime Photos, plus twoday shipping and the ability to borrow from their Kindle Owner’s Lending Library. And if you’re patient enough to wait a couple extra days for your package to arrive, they’ll reward you with credits toward specific purchases. Music Don’t mind not listening to Taylor Swift? Then take advantage of Spotify’s student discount. They cut the rate in half for students with a valid email address, granting them on-demand (and commercial-free) access to millions of tracks.

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Overcoming Homesickness Through Student Involvement The days of summer are running thin and you know what that means — back to school season is upon us. Whether you’re a returning or incoming student, the feeling of starting class is a mix of nervousness and excitement. At first, the feeling of leaving your home may seem daunting, but know this: Homesickness is completely normal for students old and new. As a rising senior at Trinity University, I know the “back-to-school blues” all too well. But I’ve learned that the best way to abandon missing your home is to follow age-old advice: Get out there and get involved. Here are a few steps I took to heed that advice and made Trinity my new home. Join Something Fun Your college experience is what you make it, so follow your gut and start by joining something fun. The choices at Trinity are so vast, with a wide variety of organizations — there’s a little something for everyone. For me, caring for the environment has always been enjoyable, so I immediately connected with the Students Organized for Sustainability. I found like-minded people with an enthusiasm for the environment that made weekly meetings a fun place to be. Find Your Passion If your involvement is a chore then you’re probably not following your passion. Although I had never considered myself a writer before coming to Trinity, I took a chance and joined the campus newspaper, The Trinitonian, as an apprentice. I quickly learned

the basics of journalism, recognized my passion, and I have been writing ever since. Another passion of mine is discussing social justice issues. I joined the Trinity Diversity Connection last year and followed my fervor for issues of diversity, which made involvement joyous rather than laborious. Stay Busy One of the best ways to overcome homesickness is to occupy your mind. Becoming a student worker is a great way to do just that and make a few dollars in the process. I have been a student worker in the Office of Student Involvement for more than two years now. The Office of Student Involvement is really the heartbeat of campus with a commitment to serving students through Greek life, organizations and programs that reflect student life. As a student worker, I keep my mind busy with projects that deepen my connection to campus and make Trinity feel more like home. Stay busy, follow your passion and lingering homesickness will just melt away. To get involved, find the office on your campus that supports student organizations. For example, at Trinity, we have Student Involvement, where you can find a list of all the organizations already on campus. Reprinted courtesy of The Trinity Perspective, a student blog at Trinity University. sacurrent.com /// COLLEGE GUIDE 2015-2016

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FIND YOUR WACKY SELF Campus Clubs To Indulge Your Quirky Side Do you have a hankering for Monopoly? Or perhaps you prefer to lead the life of Clark Kent, a superhero in disguise? Or maybe you have a passionate, but closeted love of bees? Say no more and do something about it. There are all sorts of quirky college clubs for all you social butterflies. While becoming involved in a school organization traditionally suggests student government or intramural sports, why not indulge your wackiest hobbies? The University of Texas at San Antonio is no exception when it comes to unique clubs. The UTSA Quidditch team, described as a mix between dodgeball, wrestling, basketball and rugby, travels nationwide to compete in various tournaments. Tryouts are held every fall and the team is always welcoming new athletes. For questions or more information, visit facebook.com/utsaquidditch. Prefer a more soothing and peaceful crowd? The UTSA Club for Applied Spiritual Technology could be the option for you. The club meets weekly for discussions, meditation and vegetarian meals. C-FAST explains its meetings as “tools that are beneficial for handling stress, wisdom, conflict resolution, unity in diversity, consciousness expansion and life enhancement.” Are you the Clark Kent-type student pursuing the superhero life on weekends? You’re in luck if you attend UTSA. The Cosplay Club brings together students to attend conventions, help each other with costumes and find friends with common interests.

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Trinity University has also integrated unique opportunities for students. For additional information regarding any of the following Trinity clubs, contact getinvolved@trinity.edu. The closet bee-lover can pretend no more. Trinity Bee Alliance provides an outlet to educate students about the importance of honeybees to both humans and the greater environment by keeping and maintaining bees on campus, training others and eventually teaching classes on beekeeping. Feeling crafty? Student craft enthusiasts can find refuge in Trinity’s Knitting Club, an environment for people to come together and practice artistry and craftsmanship through knitting, crocheting, cross stitching and quilting. Enjoy a good old-fashioned game of Monopoly? Or is it the cry of Yahtzee that brings a smile? Cardboard Heroes offers students at Trinity a community of board gamers devoted to playing and sharing the experience of board games. Similarly, St. Mary’s University offers students an array of quirky clubs to join. For the many Harry Potter fanatics, the university has an open enrollment to Dumbledore’s Army. Though not the violent affair from the Harry Potter franchise, St. Mary’s also has a Chess Club for strategy-minded students. Joining an organization in college is great for students to network, build resumes, volunteer and grow communication skills. There are endless opportunities; college is your time to discover yourself — your wacky self. sacurrent.com /// COLLEGE GUIDE 2015-2016

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Congrats! You’re going to college! Now, some of you may be attending your dream school, your second choice, even getting your basics done at a community college before transferring to a four-year school. Either way, it’s still exciting! Like most of the people I have met on the road of higher education, my parents didn’t go to college. My family had no clue about financial aid, GPAs, remedial classes and registration. I had to figure most things out on my own. In pop culture, there are common thoughts about college life such as partying, dorm life and pulling all-nighters. To tell you the truth, while these issues may be true for a few students, they may not be the same for you. For starters, college is expensive and sometimes the money we get awarded in financial aid is just not enough. As students, we are expected to pay for books, parking stickers, registration fees, insurance fees, legacy funds, computer lab fees, meal plans and housing. There is even a fee in our tuition for the gym — whether we use it or not. Most of the stress I have ever been under at school has more to do with paying for it rather than dealing with academic challenges. But I have to say: You get what you pay for. Some advice for managing these expenses: Find a part-time job or two. Almost every student I have met is working about 40 hours a week to pay for everything. Find a work-study job on campus — it’s a great way to make money to pay for tuition and you’ll be working for your school. So you can meet people and even work in the department you’re majoring in. Avoid buying your books from the campus bookstore unless absolutely necessary (for instance, if your professor wrote it and it is only available there). You may never even use the book, especially if there are five required texts for one course. Also, the resale value on the book you never even opened is a joke. CONTINUED ON PAGE 29 ►

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Rent from online sites. Look on Craigslist. Try used bookstores. Search for a free online PDF. Try to buy it from students who have already taken the class. A majority of college students don’t live on campus. Students choose to save money by living at home. Commuter students make up more than half the student population in SA. For most people, that means driving in traffic and fighting for a parking space — all for an hour-and-a-half class (or in my case, riding the bus for about two hours in traffic for that same class). When commuting to school, it can be tough to want to stick around campus for anything other than that day’s classes. But it is well worth it. Just because you don’t get the full college experience because you live at home doesn’t mean you have to miss out on everything. On any given day, there are organizations putting on lots of activities, giving away free stuff and being genuinely friendly. Make time for these festivities. Make time between classes, work and studying. After all, you are paying for it. Look into different organizations that pique your interest. They will open so many doors for you (or at least give you free food and new people to talk to). Check out your professor on ratemyprofessor.com (similar to Facebook stalking but instead you’re collecting intel that can be crucial to your grade). During class: Try to take notes, ask questions, turn everything in on time and engage in class discussions (you’ll get to know more people this way). Some courses will be tough and you may struggle with the work. More than half the fees you pay for go toward tutors that are available on campus to help you. Use these resources. And if the going gets tough, drop the class and try again later. Register for classes you wouldn’t normally think of trying, such as ballet and world religions. College will be nothing like what you expected it would be, but it will be what you make of it. Smile at people. Take advantage of every opportunity. Show up to class. Try to keep a positive attitude about everything. Have fun. And get to know people and your campus. After all, four years goes by in the blink of an eye. Reprinted courtesy of Logos, the student newspaper at University of the Incarnate Word.

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When classes have you feeling Britney circa 2007, it’s necessary for your sanity to have your own near-campus Cheers — a place where everyone knows your name, but more importantly, your drink. We’re pretty sure there are some studies out there that prove drinking while working is more efficient because it helps you relax ... or something along those lines. You know, science. Choice spots open early, around 11, and include comfy seating, outlets, Wi-Fi, and cheap drinks and food. Here are some of our favorite spots to get a drink between classes while you finish up that essay you have due in an hour. UTSA Flying Saucer If you’re looking for more variety than the JPL food court sushi and heat-lamped Chik-fil-A, the Saucer’s food menu has got you covered. The Hungry Farmer, a meat and cheese board, is perfect for a small study group or for one very hungry and stressedout student. With creamy vanilla ice cream floating in Russian Imperial Stout, the Beer Float has to be one of the most efficient dessert/ alcohol combos of all time. Flying Saucer also has one of the largest beer selections in San Antonio with well over 200 different brews. Great for the student on a budget (ahem, you), the daily Fire Sale offers beer specials for $3. If you have a break in your schedule between afternoon and night classes, all drafts are $1 off from 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Block The Block is perfect for when you only have a short break between classes. It’s a quick bike or shuttle ride away from campus. Food options can be a little tricky since the trucks all have different schedules, and it usually doesn’t pick up until a little later. On Mondays and Wednesdays, the bar doesn’t open until 5 p.m., and it’s closed on Tuesdays (grrr), but Thursday through Sunday you can grab a drink from noon to 2 a.m. There’s outdoor seating and usually a ton

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has been a San Antonio hub for the past 60 years. There are two separate bars along with outdoor and indoor seating outlets and USB ports at the bars. Luther’s knows what you need after a long day of class. Happy hour is seven days a week from 2-7 p.m. Frozen drinks like the Blue Hawaiian are $3 and wings are only 50 cents — perfect for the student on a budget.

Bombay Bicycle Club BBC is the perfect neighborhood bar, complete with a friendly, whistling bartender. The food is delicious, and they offer a good selection of salads as well as some more hearty options, like their reportedly legendary chili. The atmosphere will make you feel like you’re sitting in someone’s living room, albeit with access to cheap drinks. Couches, outdoor seating, plants galore, booths, cozy armchairs and a bounty of outlets on the walls and at the bar could keep you comfortable and set for marathon study sessions. Happy hour starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 7 p.m. Shiner Seasonal, wells, domestics and regular frozen margaritas all cost around $3 or $4 and appetizers are one-third of their regular price (we recommend the Scotch Eggs). They also offer great daily drink specials, like Margarita Mondays and Royal Fridays.

▲ Sparky’s Pub Sparky’s is another classic on the Strip with Wi-Fi and good specials. Deemed by Zagat as the “most straightfriendly bar on the Main Strip,” the multipurpose spot includes a patio, cafe and a wine bar. Happy hour is everyday from 2-9 p.m. with $2.25 wells and domestics. On Wednesdays, the pub offers two bottles of house wine for $15.

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The Cove This veggie-friendly hangout offers a wide selection of beer and wine. There’s an indoor and an outdoor bar so you can hit it up in fall, summer or spring semesters. They also have some outdoor misters that can alleviate some of the sweltering heat. Outlets aren’t as common here, but there is Wi-Fi; stick to the indoors if you want to get any work done. Tuesday-Thursday you can get $5 glasses of wine to pair with the daily 11 a.m.-3 p.m. lunch special: fish tacos or a quarterpound burger for $6.95. sacurrent.com /// COLLEGE GUIDE 2015-2016

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So you stayed up all night and partied. Or maybe you swiped right and got lucky, but you still have an 8 a.m. class. Maybe you got hooked on Netflix, swore “only one more episode,” then checked your watch and it was already 6 a.m. Or worse yet, you stayed up all night studying for that exam you have in a couple hours. Guilty of any (or all) of the above offenses? Consider these quick fixes when you’re looking less than refreshed. Warm Is Good Before you start your morning routine, sip a cup of hot water with a whole lemon squeezed into it to get yourself going. It’ll help wake you up without the addition of caffeine. Prep Your Canvas Chances are you didn’t take off your makeup from the night before, which is a total no-no as it’ll block pores and cause zits. Start by washing your face and then apply a face cream with cucumber or aloe vera. While it adds moisture to your face, this will also help plump up dehydrated skin cells and make you look dewy. Adding a good brightening eye cream will help combat your tired look. If you have under-eye bags due to a late night, skin products with caffeine can help improve your appearance. Learn To Conceal There are plenty of tricks of the trade to hide bags, redness and blemishes. If you’ve taken your art credit, the color wheel may come in handy here. If you’ve gone to a makeup store I’m sure you’ve noticed the different colored concealers: yellow (apricot), lavender and green, each of which has a different use. A green concealer will hide the following: bluish bruises, bluer under-eye circles and mid-toned reds on the face. A lavender concealer will conceal yellow bruises, very dark under-eye circles and dark spots on darker skin tones. And a green concealer works best on the red tones of the skin. This one will cover the blemishes, blotches, rosacea and port-wine stains. Pat it on with your ring finger. Keep It Light Try to steer clear of heavy, dark makeup — it’ll make you look weighed down. Start off with a primer to keep the moisture in and then apply foundation. Keep your look light and bright; neutral eyeliners work to divert attention from red eyes. While blush and bronzer work best to bring natural color to the face, pay special attention to the time of year. Finally, finish up the look with a natural-looking lip color and get yourself to class.

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There’s no denying that your college experience will be an emotional rollercoaster. Whether you’re hosting your first party or you’ve just become a victim of the Turkey Drop, there’s a song for everything. Here are some must-have albums to get you through the next four years. ▲ Breakup Albums You’ve just broken up with your high school sweetheart or your first college fling and now you’re left with a choice. Instead of picking up a tub of ice cream or punching a wall, put on Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black. Written in the aftermath of her breakup with then-boyfriend Blake Fielder-Civil, the album is a sonic tour through the seven stages of grief. Winehouse’s ballads are defiant, humorous and sorrowful and cover subjects such as cheating and loss. If Winehouse’s vocals aren’t your style then try the Black Keys’ 2010 album Brothers. After a harrowing divorce and a brief rift between band members, the album helped them get past their problems. With gritty guitar melodies and harsh lyrics, the songs prove that sometimes it doesn’t hurt to get angry. Homesick Albums No matter how desperately you try to avoid admitting it, there are times when you’ll miss being home. Your newfound independence is great, but sometimes it’ll feel like everything just happened so fast. When you’re feeling particularly nostalgic, listen to Beach House’s Bloom. The dreamy and atmospheric album lures you to a calm place where you can sit back and melt into your memories. The Shins’ Port of Morrow is another great album to check out when you’re missing home. “It’s Only Life” and “Simple Song” feature honest, reflective lyrics occasionally uplifted by bright instrumentation and vocals. Stressed-Out Albums Whether it’s your grades, overbearing relatives or drama with friends stressing you out, music is always a surefire way to

calm yourself down. Before you calm down though, Courtney Barnett’s début will help you give into your crazy to relieve your stress. Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit perfectly captures that angsty teenage phase your mom loved so much. Funny, candid and angry, each song is a well-crafted rant — cathartic to listen to. Honesty and humor also go a long way in Jenny Lewis’ album The Voyager. Recorded after a five-year absence from the industry, Lewis said the album “got [her] through one of the most difficult periods of [her] life.” The songs remain optimistic while covering a number of personal crises. ▲ Party Albums After some careful Googling and a few nervous texts to your friends, you have everything you need to throw your first party, except the perfect soundtrack. Obviously, you need something upbeat, but too much of the same tempo can get annoying pretty fast. Full of collaborations and jazzy sounds, Donnie Trumpet & the Social Experiment’s Surf will help you avoid a predictable playlist. Contributions from artists Busta Rhymes and Jamila Woods keep songs such as “Slip Slide” and “Sunday Candy” energetic and interesting. For smaller parties with more relaxed vibes, Grouplove’s Never Trust a Happy Song is a perfect fit. The California band’s début album is youthful and songs such as “Tongue Tied,” “Spun” and “Chloe” will most definitely make you smile. ▲ Vinyl Must-haves Hipsters have to begrudgingly admit they’re not complete without their record player. Before you take your whole collection with you to college, make sure you at least have some Flaming Lips and St. Vincent. Psychedelic album Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots is one of the Flaming Lips best yet. The concept album tells the story of Yoshimi and features experimental sounds that make it a great listen on vinyl. St. Vincent’s self-titled album lets listeners in on the eccentric singer’s frenzied mind. Digital sounds and hypnotic guitar riffs make the songs feel like an acid trip gone right. sacurrent.com /// COLLEGE GUIDE 2015-2016

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College is a hectic time for many young people. Plenty of students can’t even find the time to go to the bookstore to buy scantrons, let alone time enough to date. Fortunately, social media apps such as Tinder have blessed busy students with the ability to search for potential partners with the ease of a take-home test. In order to properly prep for the Tinder test — and not come across as a total creep — I took to social media to check out what people in San Antonio had to say about dating on the run.

The Nopes. The Nahs. The Nevers. It’s time to pay attention, men. Seriously, don’t even think about trying these moves: Summer, 25: “Don’t put, ‘You know why I’m here.’ That never works.” Very true, Summer! The human race hasn’t evolved enough to be able to read minds yet. Natalie, 24: “Don’t put, ‘No fat chicks.’ That’s just rude.” Dear Natalie, I apologize for my gender. Lindsey, 22: “Never ever think it’s okay to ask for nudes. 1. Gross. 2. Who are you? 3. Fuck off.” 4. Uninstall app. 5. Think about what you’ve done. Alex, 21: “Don’t use pick-up lines, start using proper grammar and don’t ask for sex. I can’t think of much else. Well Alex, that pretty much covers everything except for… Rawan, 21: “No shirtless selfies, no gym posts, easy on the hashtags, and the Jersey Shore look, and only unbutton two buttons on you shirt tops; nobody needs to see half your body.” #Sorry #OopsIDidItAgain #NotSorry

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Whether you’re trying to shake things up with your boo or figuring out a nice date suggestion for your Tinder/ OKC match, higher education puts a dent in your wallet, throwing a monkey wrench into your dating life. Branch out from the Netflix/pizza nights and try impressing your plus one with these cheap dates. Barcades Try a night out at The Hangar Bar (8203 Broadway) or Slackers (126 W. Rector St., Suite 136). The former is filled with indoor and outdoor games and is pet-friendly, while the latter is jam-packed with old-school arcade games, Wii, beer pong and more. The bars both have extremely long happy hours with dirtcheap specials, so you just need to bring the quarters. It’s the easiest way to gauge if your would-be significant other is a sore loser or not. Tour A Brewery For under $10 each you can learn the history of each brewery around town and take in a pint or two. Alamo Beer’s (202 Lamar St.) patio is popular, while Freetail Brewing’s (2000 S. Presa St.) taproom is casual, bright and features flavorful small-batch series on special. Pack your lawn chair and head to Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling (4834 Whirlwind Dr.) on weekends to learn how whiskey is made. Or head to the city’s Medical Center for a peak at Busted Sandal’s operation. Hours vary, so do your research. Take A Hike Make sure you trust your date to not be a total klutz on the trails before committing to an outdoor adventure. Pack a picnic and head out to Friedrich Wilderness Park (21395 Milsa Dr.), Eisenhower Park (19399 NW Military Hwy.) or O.P. Schnabel Park (9606 Bandera Rd.), because if you can’t stand your boo when they’re covered in sweat, you’re probably not meant to be. Bonus: You can make out at the trail summit. Museums Get cultured and impress that fine arts major crush of yours while not dropping a ton of dough. Visit the San Antonio Museum of Art (200 W. Jones Ave.) on Tuesdays between 4 and 9 p.m. or the McNay Art Museum on H-E-B Thursday Nights (also between 4 and 9 p.m.) when admission is free. You’ll get points for using words like “composition,” “juxtaposition” or “dichotomy” while describing that Cézanne or Picasso. flavor@sacurrent.com sacurrent.com /// COLLEGE GUIDE 2015-2016

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For many teenagers, college is the first time they are given a chance to fully experience life without the guidance of their parents. Some think, “Yea! Party time!” while others are thinking, “Okay, let’s not screw this up.” The minute your parents walk out your dorm room door, things are going to get interesting. Or, to be a little more blunt, life is about to hit you in the face. The good news is that there are plenty of healthy habits to prevent college disasters. Many of these habits are simple and may even seem like common sense, but the “it’ll never happen to me” attitude prevents a lot of college students from making smarter decisions. I have heard quite a few helpful hints given to college students concerning academics, but the most valuable piece of advice actually came from someone not affiliated with my school: my mother. It did not matter how many times I assured her I was taking her advice, she just kept repeating herself, as most mothers do: “You have to communicate with your professors and advisors. You have to tell them when you are worried about your grades, and you have to ask for help as soon as you realize you need it.” As time went on and I took more classes, communicating with my professors and advisors not only helped me improve my grades, but it also landed me a few on-campus job opportunities related to my major. Good grades and a job that looks good on a resume? A mother truly does know best. Although she proved to me that she knew what she was talking about, my inevitable “it’ll never happen to me” attitude prevented me from taking note of another valuable piece of motherly advice. As a sophomore in college, my precious tablet died. Yes, my beautiful black and silver electronic contraption died in my arms one morning before my geology class. I was frantically plugging my tablet’s power source into different outlets, hoping I could perform a miracle. After an hour of trying to bring my tablet back to life, I rushed to an electronics store to diagnose the problem. I received the worst news possible: My tablet was gone forever. There was no way to fix the problem and all of my schoolwork was lost. With none of my notes or projects saved to another memory source, I was forced to reread several chapters in my textbook and collaborate with professors and other students to recover all the information lost. Lesson learned: A few minutes of transferring information to

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San Antonio College President Robert Vela, former student trustee Jacob Wong and District 8 trustee Clint Kingsbery made a case for creating academic pathways for students to save money and time. Kingsbery and Wong are made presentations at district colleges to help employees understand the importance of Alamo Institutes and the district’s new advising model. Students in Alamo Colleges are graduating on average with 92 semester hours and spending 4.4 years getting an associate degree, according to the 2015 Texas Higher Education Almanac. Vela said the Alamo Institutes would “create clear academic and career pathways and help students choose a pathway early in their college careers.” There are six career pathways designed for Alamo Institutes — Creative and Communication Arts, Business and Entrepreneurship, Health and Biosciences, Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics, Public Service and Science and Technology. “A lot of wonderful work went into fitting our programs into each of the six pathways with just a few stragglers,” Vela said. Wong and Kingsbery said that, according to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, 80 percent of incoming

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students nationally come to community colleges with the intent of transferring to a four-year institution or graduating. They cited national statistics showing that, as of 2009, 29 percent of students graduate from community college in three years. Wong said because of the low graduation rate, the Alamo Colleges is doing a poor job of serving students. Wong said students upon transferring are losing up to 30 credit hours and falling behind industry standards because they spend so long getting a two-year degree. Vela said this isn’t just a problem at Alamo Colleges but it’s nationwide problem as industries are changing and as students’ education in a particular field becomes dated the longer it takes students to get a degree. “We need to make sure we are current with these [industry] changes or else we aren’t giving our students a chance to succeed,” Vela said. “Our goal is to create a stronger academic support for our students.” Wong detailed his own experience as a student in the Alamo Colleges, where he was largely left to figure things out for himself. Wong said it took a professor’s initiative that provided him direction. Wong graduated in May with an associate degree in psychology. “Why does it take someone I know personally to tell me what I should do?” Wong said. “It would have been beneficial if I had someone to help guide me.” Some faculty, staff and student representatives brought up fears that the more intrusive advising would pressure students to make decisions based on efficiency only. Vela said that Alamo Institutes and other programs are designed to help expose students to things they wouldn’t consider and ultimately the students make their own decision without pressure to make a change. At a Faculty Senate meeting in May, Dr. Lisa Alcorta, interim vice president of student success, said that through the Alamo Institutes, MyMap and Alamo Advise programs, Alamo Colleges would have more intrusive advising as well as faculty mentorship. “The MyMap framework encompasses the Alamo College student journey from the point of first contact to attainment of a degree or certificate, and through transition to employment and/ or transfer,” according to the executive summary. Alamo Advise is the new advising model by which advisers will be assigned caseloads. Alcorta gave details on the MyMAP program and said 50 of the 60 promised advisers would be in place for the fall but would need help from the faculty. Alcorta told senators that faculty also should help with recruitment on a voluntary basis. This made some in the senate worried that this would eventually become required of professors and they envisioned an awkward process of contacting 18-year-old potential students. Sean Duffy, a history professor, said, “I can just imagine calling an 18-year-old saying, ‘Hi I’m Dr. Sean Duffy,’ and they respond ‘who the hell are you?’” Mike Settles, who also teaches history, criticized the voluntary idea. “You need more money to hire more people, so why are we spending more and more money on administration?” Settles offered. Reprinted courtesy of The Ranger, the student newspaper at San Antonio College.

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College is going to be full of piles of homework, sleeping in the library and, more importantly, spending late nights on your couch using Netflix as an excuse to procrastinate. Budget your time wisely and use your binge sessions to help prepare you for one of the most important stages in your life. Here’s our roundup of some of our favorite movies and TV shows about college life. The Graduate Why to watch: You’re about to graduate/just graduated and have no idea what you’re doing with your life (like everyone else who is about to graduate/just graduated). What you’ll learn: Few other movies and shows have captivated the weird feelings that come when you’re closing one of the most significant chapters of your life. It will be weird; it will be scary; you may do some weird things. The Graduate is here to tell you that’s OK. You’re most definitely not alone in feeling like you’re walking around in a scuba suit in your backyard. Pitch Perfect Why to watch: You’ve heard all of the advice about how important it is to get involved on campus and you love musicals. What you’ll learn: Whether you’re just starting or about to finish up your college career, the message is the same: Get involved and make friends. Don’t be afraid to take risks, put your heart on the line and try something new. Your college years are when you’re free to explore without restraints. Learn to paint, try out for the band, go to one of the meetings advertised on the community board. You’ll have some strange experiences, but risks can result in unexpected catalysts that can lead to great opportunities and friendships. Legally Blonde Why to watch: You’ve been through a breakup, you’re interested in sorority life, you want to laugh and experience a college classic. What you’ll learn: Breakups really suck. Really. There’s also almost no way around the fact that you’ll probably go through a few while you’re in college. Things change when you leave high school and really change after you finish your undergrad. Let Elle be your guide to navigating the rocky crags of heartbreak and show you that yes, you will make it out alive. Even better, you can challenge yourself to see more in yourself than your college partner ever could. Being yourself and following your dreams is more fun and worthwhile than pining over your jerky ex anyway. Community Why to watch: It’s funny, compelling and great for binge-watching. What you’ll learn: Greendale Community College is the place for all of us who have spent just a little too long figuring out who

we want to be. It also portrays the different types of people you’ll really meet in college, be it community or university. The overly aggressive social justice warrior, socially awkward introverts who are actually geniuses, the football player who peaked in high school, the over-achiever who is addicted to Adderall. We all end up where we end up for different reasons. There is no one path to success and life takes so many twists and turns that you won’t be able to predict. Community will show you how to appreciate and grow from the people you’ll meet in college, however flawed y’all may be. College is as much about learning from acceptance and friendship as it is about academics. Gilmore Girls Why to watch: It’s heartwarming, funny and makes you feel like you have another mom and sister who are going through exactly what you are experiencing right now. What you’ll learn: Roommates can be crazy, but they are also some of the most valuable people you’ll know. It’s good to be challenged. Boyfriends and girlfriends come and go, so you shouldn’t take anything too seriously. Internships can teach you a lot about yourself. Sometimes professors/bosses will empower you, other times they can make you feel like dirt. College is stressful and sometimes it’s OK to take a semester off if you really need to. Also, you have to travel abroad at least once. ▲ Animal House Why to watch: Animal House is an American classic and never stops being hilarious. Also, you can thank John Belushi for popularizing the toga party. What you’ll learn: Don’t let the fun of Greek life (or partying in general) mess with your GPA. Listen to the angel on your shoulder CONTINUED ON PAGE 51 ► sacurrent.com /// COLLEGE GUIDE 2015-2016

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when it comes to dealing with females at parties. Most of all: Make friends and have fun. Old School Why to watch: To see some of the most insane and ridiculous ways college can get people to drink. What you’ll learn: Well ... nothing really. Besides that a 90-year-old man should probably not be put in a mud-wrestling match with a hot 20-something female. Revenge of the Nerds Why to watch: You’re a nerd, and you want to understand panty raids. What you’ll learn: Frat bros in the 1980s were real jerks. While some of them still can be (in the real world, outside of movies about college), frat bros can be really great people. If it just so happens you have a run-in with the worst kind of the ’80s variety, this movie will help you plot your revenge. ▲ Monsters University Why to watch: You love cute Pixar movies that make you feel like anything is possible, even outside of Monsters University. What you’ll learn: Teamwork makes the dream work. Sometimes you are going to fight with your friends or roommates and may even develop some fierce rivalries. At the end of the day, the fighting is usually not worth the friendships and reconciliation is always the way to go. The Social Network Why to watch: Because gaining some insight into the college experience of one of the most influential men in the world has to teach you something. What you’ll learn: Don’t share good ideas with weasels who will steal them and become billionaires. Also, there are some people who have outgrown college before they get there. Befriend geniuses with big ideas. sacurrent.com /// COLLEGE GUIDE 2015-2016

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Uchennaya Ogba planned to be an engineer all along. Ogba, a native of Nigeria, graduated from Trinity University in 2010 with an engineering science degree. And he put it to use at first, designing solar modules for a company in Miami right out of college. It was a great gig. Ogba enjoyed the work and he was handsomely compensated for it. Living right by South Beach didn’t hurt, either. But even though Ogba liked the job, bigger things beckoned. He saw that some of his co-workers in the sales department had more control over their schedules and salaries. That appealed to him — he wanted to be his own boss and have the opportunity for greater say over his earnings. He moved back to San Antonio, sensing opportunities for growth. Ogba and his wife, Christian Reed-Ogba, sat down one night to plan their future. Suddenly, engineering wasn’t in the picture. “We had a great conversation about what we wanted to do in life. We came to the conclusion that San Antonio didn’t have a public relations firm that offered what we could do,” Ogba said. That was about four years ago. Now their company, BethanyEast PR & Management Consulting, boasts clients such as the City of San Antonio, The Westin Riverwalk San Antonio and the Alamo City Black Chamber of Commerce. It’s a far cry from his engineering coursework at Trinity, but Ogba said that there’s more crossover between his current job and what he studied than one might expect. “Problem solving, math skills, being able to deduce various things, that really has helped me not just see things from a surface level ... to start a business,” Ogba said. “Maybe I could have done marketing and saved myself the time and energy and sleepless nights, but I live my life with no regrets.” Ogba’s case illustrates a rarely whispered but fundamental truth about higher education: your major, to a large extent, doesn’t really matter much. That doesn’t mean that the work you do in college isn’t important (though, if we’re being real here, there’s definitely a fair share of that). It means that what you can do as a result of what you study is far more important than the topic of the coursework itself. Because, in all likelihood, you won’t end up working in your field of study. Only a quarter of college graduates work in fields related to their major, according to a 2013 study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Maybe that’s liberating? Maybe that’s terrifying? Probably both. But it’s something I wish that someone would have told me when I (fairly aimlessly) double majored in political science and French some moons ago. Of course, such studies don’t account for one’s passion or whether it’s important to an individual to make money in their major’s field. There are plenty of artists who sustain themselves with a job unrelated to art, but still create it. The same might go for videographers or historians. And there are varying degrees of a major’s importance to a

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career path. It’s hard to get the training to be an accountant if you don’t study accounting. And though you can apparently work outside of engineering if you have an engineering degree, it’s difficult to do the opposite. But for the rest of you — all of you squishy, soft-skilled, liberalarts-studying hope-for-the-besters like myself — the world is more or less your oyster. Study what you want, but acquire the skills you need to land a gig you love. That’s the kind of advice dispensed by Becky Preble, a 20-year career counseling veteran. Preble, who runs the Get a Direction Career and Counseling Center in Boerne, doesn’t use traditional career surveys like the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator. Instead, she advises collegebound clients to consider two main factors when picking a major: What are your intrinsic strengths and what would make work meaningful to you? “Even if you have a bad day at work, you can still leave work and say ... ‘At least the work is still meaningful,’” Preble said. That’s tough to find when you’re 18 — especially when you think you’ve already got your career path all figured out. But keeping those questions in mind and focusing on acquiring transferable skills could make a big difference come graduation, Preble said. And she would know. She only landed in her current field after spending five years in human resources. Preble said she found her passion counseling failed job applicants on their interview skills after telling them they didn’t get the job with her company. “What was happening to me is instead of just interviewing people for the jobs at the corporation I was working for, I just had this heart for people who were confused or couldn’t articulate what they wanted to do,” Preble said. “I found myself getting into counseling, but that’s not what my job was.” But to make the best investment of your college experience — and avoid sinking more time and debt into a degree that, on its own merit, may or may not be worth much — Preble’s advice is to get outside the classroom, find what you love, and get the skills you need to do it. “You have to acquire some skills to make an employer see that this student did more than show up to class every day, learn the material, and maintain a 4.0,” Preble said. “Just [a degree] is not a ticket to employment.” So would-be anthropologists, art historians, creative writers and of course journalists — take heart. There’s hope for you and your bank account yet. Study what you want — just pick up some marketable skills to go with your major. mmarks@sacurrent.com sacurrent.com /// COLLEGE GUIDE 2015-2016

THE USUAL SUSPECTS Eight Types Of Roommates You Might Meet In College BETH MARSHALL

Living with strangers definitely comes with some risks; however, sometimes living with your closest friends can be a bad as well — the struggle is real. To help you prepare, here are the types of roommates you may encounter during your college years:

1. The Early Bird Whether it’s early to bed or early to rise (or both), it’s important to establish grounds for respect from both parties in these situations. If your Early Bird has 8 a.m. classes and you don’t get home from work until 2 a.m., establish quiet hours and be clear about when they are. Make sure to let each other know if one of you gets too noisy. 2. The Food Thief If one of your roommates keeps “accidentally” eating your food — even though your initials are clearly written in very visible, bold Sharpie — call the refrigerator police. You are living with the Food Thief. Okay, don’t literally call the police, but do call your roommate out in a mature, calm manner. At first, go about it in a way that makes it seem like you are assuming it was an accident, but don’t be overly accusing. However, if this behavior continues, you’ll need to be stern. Nobody comes between humans and their food — especially other humans. 3. The Messy One Some people have no problem with messiness and that’s their prerogative — you know who you are. These messy acts may have been tolerated at home, but now you have a new person or group of people with which to attempt to live harmoniously. You don’t have to become Mr. or Mrs. Clean, but get in the habit of doing your dishes before they become a science experiment, cleaning your bathroom periodically and keeping the mess in your bedroom to a minimum. If you encounter living with a Messy One, make sure to chat about messes in the common shared areas. You aren’t responsible for the upkeep of their bathroom or bedroom — unless you share. 4. The Night Owl If you’ve ever woken up at 4 a.m. to the sound of your roommate stumbling around in the kitchen, laughing at the show he or she is watching on Netfllix or just being clumsy, you probably have a Night Owl on your hands. These situations are easily avoidable with a simple conversation with the Night Owl and an investment in a noisy fan.

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5. The Clean Freak The only thing worse than a slob might be the Clean Freak. Incessantly cleaning — or demanding that you incessantly clean — is not going to fly. This is where you both need to compromise. If the Clean Freak insists on having the common area absolutely clean, set up a reasonable schedule. No need to bust out an old toothbrush to scrub the floors. However, if that is their style, then they can be responsible for being that thorough. The basic rules of cleanliness involve picking up visible messes, being responsible for your dishes and general upkeep like mopping and wiping countertops. 6. The Wild One These types of roommates tend to appear during the first stages of one’s young college life. The newfound freedom and sense of independence is too much for some to handle. When you live with the Wild One, be prepared to be dragged into their shenanigans. Waking up to them crashing through the front door drunk at 4:30 in the morning; repeatedly telling them to cease some of the “recreational” activities they do in the apartment; and hearing about the tornado of drama constantly engulfing them are a few issues that may need to be handled. The best way to be prepared is to stay out of their dramatic wake and to know when it’s necessary to get dorm R.A.s or another higher authority involved. 7. The Quiet One Ever been in your apartment and felt hesitant to do something noisy or have a personal conversation because you aren’t sure if you’re alone? If so, you definitely live with the Quiet One. Their door is always closed and it startles you to actually see them spending time in the common area. This is when you have to be conscious of your volume and lifestyle. Don’t feel compelled to be stealthy all the time, but also make sure you don’t become the Wild One simply because the Quiet One probably won’t approach you about the issue. 8. The Perfect One Do they exist? Probably not — but if you find someone that comes close, don’t let them go. You may find that you’re meant to live alone because you are the perfect roommate. For economic reasons, though, it will typically be wiser to have at least one or two roomies. Usually, when you and your roommates have different schedules and friend circles, it’s pretty easy to get along. Do your dishes and take out the trash. Don’t leave your laundry in the washing machine for lengthy amounts of time and always be considerate when leaving early or coming home late and you’ll be sure to avoid any problems. Reprinted courtesy of The Paisano, the student newspaper at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

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STICK IT TO ‘EM The Art Of Writing Passive-Aggressive Post-it Notes CRYSTAL POENISCH

Does your roommate still think it’s OK to leave two-week-old mac ‘n’ cheese-encrusted pots in the sink? Are you engaged in a literal and metaphorical cold war over freezer space? Have loud sighs, evil glares and pointed questions (about when your roommate’s boyfriend is going to start paying rent) still not accomplished anything? Try the handy-dandy passive-aggressive Post-it Note. While some readers have inevitably mastered the art, we’ve developed a step-by-step guide for beginners looking for just the right amount of awkward silence and resentful submission to their demands.

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If being broke was a joke, I’d be pretty dang funny. No money, no sleep and untold amounts of stress nicely sums up everyday life for the typical college student. Today’s society demands a college degree, but for those like myself, that degree costs more of my sanity than my money. The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) calls yesterday’s non-traditional student today’s traditional. CLASP published a report based on National Center for Education Statistics in January 2014, revealing that 39 percent of students nationwide were employed part-time and 27 percent worked full-time. Closer to home, the U.S. Department of Education found that half of all students at the University of Texas at San Antonio took out some form of student loan in the 2013-2014 academic year. The average loan amount was $6,533. We don’t get much of a break on the tax front, either. The Free Application for Federal Aid mandates that a student must claim the parents’ income until 24. And you must file your taxes as an independent contractor or that you pay all your own living and school expenses. Things are indeed different nowadays. When people talk about college, they think “students live in dormitories, frolic in the quadrangles, and enmesh themselves among the great books under the tutelage of the greatest intellects,” Josh Freedman wrote in Forbes. The true student of today, Freedman explained, in reality looks

quite different. “Only 14 percent of all college students — or 25 percent of full-time students — live on campus … For new first-time, full-time students in the class of 2009 at four-year institutions, only 39 percent completed a degree in four years,” he noted. So is it even possible or practical to attend college? Audrey Magnuson, director of career services at UTSA, tells students the first step for the working college student is to recognize the number of hours put into each work and school. The full-time student should only work part-time — 20 hours or less a week. Personally, as a student and night bartender, my perfect mixture comes from working throughout the summer and Christmas holidays, stash away all my cash and when the semester starts, I only work two days a week. Magnuson’s biggest advice for working students, however, is to put to use the endless amount of student resources before disaster strikes. She said many times students come to her after it is too late and their grades are suffering. From scholarships that go untapped to study groups and tutoring at the Tomas Rivera Center, students should take these resources since they’re paying for them through their tuition, Magnuson said. Finally, never forget a bit of social time. Everyone needs a break and you working students are not the exception. A vacation or even a staycation is needed every now and again. sacurrent.com /// COLLEGE GUIDE 2015-2016

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TAILGATING ESSENTIALS Tips For Gearing Up For The Big Game GABRIELA MATA

Dating back at least as far as a Greenbay Packers game in 1921 and possibly even the First Battle of Bull Run in 1861, the tradition of tailgating is now synonymous with America’s undying love of sports. For those new to this pastime, we’ve compiled a few points to consider as you gear up for the big game. Get There Early Plan on getting to the stadium early to establish dominance and start partying early. For example: If the game starts at 5 p.m., arriving at noon is normal. Where To Park Because you’re getting there early, you should be able to park near the front of the stadium — which is cool if you plan on hanging out after the game ends while traffic clears out. But if you plan on skating out early, park toward the end zones of the parking lot. The Food Food might be the most important component of tailgating. From tailgating classics like hot dogs and burgers to more laborintensive delicacies such as ribs and even lobster rolls, doing tailgating right means good eats. If the game is earlier, don’t rule out breakfast foods and drinks. Beer & Water What’s a party without indulging in some adult beverages? Make sure to fill the cooler with an array of beers for pregame but don’t forget about the non-drinkers. Always pack water and remember to stay hydrated. Show Your Team Spirit Donning a jersey and painting your face is expected. Go the

extra mile by decorating your tailgate area in team colors — from flags and tents to tablecloths. Love Thy Neighbor Tailgating should be a friendly experience — so chat up your neighbors. After all, you’ll be sharing space with them for the next few hours. Neighborly gestures might include sharing condiments and snacks or even engaging in a friendly culinary throwdown. Play Games You can’t actually play footy, but you can still get active around the tailgate. Among the more portable options include good oldfashioned cornhole (beanbag toss), flip cup and beer pong. Enjoy The Game Make your way into the stadium, find your seat and cheer your heart out. Make friendly bets or jabs if you’re stuck next to the enemy. Don’t be the person taking selfies every five seconds — no one can enjoy a game around that. Safety First This is a big one: Drink responsibly, don’t pick fights or ever drive while intoxicated. Remember that meat should be stored in a separate cooler and follow temperature guidelines — 130 degrees (rare) to 170 degrees (well-done) for steak and 165 degrees for chicken or ground meat. Clean Up After Yourself Make sure you pick up all of your trash and dispose of it responsibly. Pack up any left over food and share it to avoid waste. sacurrent.com /// COLLEGE GUIDE 2015-2016

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New OLLU Program Offers Graduate Degree Through Social Justice Lens MARISELA BARRERA

San Antonio has a new MA/ MFA program and it is rooted in el mero hueso de San Antonio – Our Lady of the Lake University, the educational oasis of San Antonio’s West Side. It was a big jump for me to go back to graduate school. I am 43, a single mother, OLLU writer-in-residence Nan Cuba. and a cultural worker balancing several parttime gigs at several local arts organizations. For me, my cultural work had always been rooted in social justice. I had been looking at OLLU as a possible place for graduate studies because of the university’s proximity to downtown, the English department’s renowned literary festival and the school’s spiritual heart. Also, the English department has a long history of supporting professional writers through its writer-in-residence program; Sandra Cisneros was the first to hold the post. Visiting writers walk the halls each year, exposing students to a wide range of writers working in multiple genres. Pair that with OLLU’s commitment to community service and the launch of its new MA/MFA in Creative Writing, Literature and Social Justice and I was eager to start. I applied, got accepted conditionally, took the MAT, cleared old undergraduate library fines from 1993, took out a student loan and bought some highlighters and fine-point Sharpies. I am now entering year two of the three-year program as a Quest Graduate Teaching Fellow. Yes, they offer graduate work opportunities, too. If I can do it, so can you. This program is special, not just for San Antonio, but for our nation. It is one of maybe three such MA/MFA programs in the U.S. Our classwork is a balance of scholarship and creative writing viewed through the lens of social justice. The first year introduced scholarship methods and creative writing workshops. My professors included Nan Cuba, novelist and founder of Gemini Ink, and Yvette Benavides, radio commentator, book critic, and writer. Class visitors included Robert Rivard, Ellen Meeropol and Joan Cheever. One of my favorite writers of all-time, Denise Chavez, was the featured writer at this year’s literary festival; I was fortunate to sit with her at Toro Taco Bar while drinking an Indio and discussing Chekov. Classes meet in the evening. Taking two classes per semester qualifies you as a full-time graduate student. Many of my fellow classmates are parents and have full-time jobs. I have generated more creative writing material I am proud of in my first year at OLLU than I had amassed in the past five years as a cultural worker because I am finally learning the craft of writing and practicing discipline. I am a walking billboard for the power of continued education and I am so happy to be working toward two degrees, an MA and an MFA, at Our Lady of the Lake University.

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College Can Have Deep Impact On Parent-Child Relationship College presents an awesome opportunity for young people to discover themselves. It also presents potential new tension in the oft-awkward transition of the parentchild relationship. Stephen M. Gavazzi, who teaches human sciences at Ohio State University, likened parenthood to coaching. “The successful transition to college requires mothers and fathers to reshape their efforts into a role more akin to ‘coach,’ in large part because university life comes with the expectation that students are responsible for themselves,” Gavazzi wrote in the Huffington Post. “Whereas supervisors have active and direct oversight over the people they manage, coaches are found on the sidelines offering advice during timeouts and other breaks in the action,” Gavazzi advised. “The parents of college students can and should be advised that their most appreciated involvement will come from the contact they have during the ‘in between’ times: a text message that can be replied to after class, a care package during final exams or dinner at a favorite restaurant over break.” Technology, according to Eryn Jelesiewicz at Temple University, has also played a large role in improving communication and understanding: “Instead of checking in with parents once a week on a hallway dorm phone, students can now text message them throughout the day. Students and parents agree that the ability to stay in near-constant communication brings both benefits and challenges.” One mother, while attending the student-parent orientation at Temple University, looks at her “buzzing cell phone — it’s another text from her son, the fourth since they’d arrived on campus. She writes back, with a twinge of guilt, ‘You’re not going to be able to take me with you to college.’” Independence and responsibility are crucial for students to become adults. Ryan Lovell, director of parent, family and alumni programs at Oklahoma State University, told The Lantern, “[The] maturation process of the brain means that students are continuing to develop who they are, which will impact the relationship dynamic with parents,” he said. “As students gain a sense of self and independence, parents and family members must adapt to these changes and find ways to continue to support their students.” Lovell said these changes are generally positive, adding: “Relationships with parents and family members need to change in order to facilitate students becoming responsible for their own life experiences and developing the skills necessary to be successful in these experiences.” So, college students: Calling up mom and dad is a good thing. They do actually know a little bit about the world. But parents should not expect a call every day. There needs to be a balancing act. Jane Rosen-Grandon, a mother and family relations blogger, related her own experience as a parent. “As parents, it is our responsibility to see that our

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LDR 101

Can You Date Someone Far Away And Still Enjoy College?

FELICIA DEINNOCENTIIS

PRO

I’ve been in a long-distance relationship for almost three years, the majority of my college career. Most people would call that crazy, since college is supposed to be a time where you go out and experiment with relationships. That’s just not for me. I found my partner, who is in the Marines and we have been together through it all. Now we’re engaged and people think we’re too good to be true. Well, we’re not. Being in an LDR is much more common than people think. There are many reasons people end up in a LDR, including military deployment, college, career opportunities or even being “nevermets” that, well, met on the internet. Yes, it’s going to be stressful and sometimes even emotionally compromising because you can’t see or touch each other. But in all honesty, an LDR is no more stressful than maintaining an average relationship. It just comes with a different set of problems and opportunities for creativity. And when it’s all over and you finally get to embrace each other after waiting, you feel an appreciation for that person you might not have felt without this unique experience. Communicate The biggest part that could make or break any relationship, long-distance or not, is maintaining good communication. Try to talk to one another at least once a day, even if it’s just to say “hi” or tell your partner that you’re thinking about them. Talking doesn’t always have to be a sit-down Skype date. With so many different ways to communicate (especially Facebook and WhatsApp), there really shouldn’t be a reason not to get back to one another. Dates & Countdowns During those times of unending loneliness, the biggest motivator is having a date to see your significant other next, be it a visit, a Skype date or even your end date. It helps immensely to look forward to something. Schedule with your partner times that you will be able to see each other, and plan well. Also, it helps to estimate the time when you’ll finally be together and end the distance, even if it’s years from now.

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Keep It Fresh It’s very possible that you’ll be stuck in a dry spell without a meet-up for months. When the phone calls and Skype dates start to get, well, repetitive, spice things up by doing something spontaneous with your partner. Play online games together for live interaction, or just watch a movie with the time synced. Experiencing something together makes you feel that much closer to each other. Also, send letters, gifts or flowers to your SO just because you can. Romantic gestures out of the blue will definitely keep your LDR from going stale. If you really want to impress them, order a pizza and send it to your SO’s house when you know they’re home (make sure to include the tip). Be Honest If you’re having doubts or concerns, don’t be afraid to share with your partner how you’re feeling. If you feel the relationship is too stressful, tell your partner. Do what’s best for yourself, as well as your mental and physical health. The worst thing you can do is take advantage of the distance and lie. Just because they can’t see it, doesn’t mean you’re not cheating. Have A Life Outside Of The Relationship In a LDR, it’s very important that you get along with yourself and learn to be alone. You’re going to miss your partner’s company and the loneliness can eat you up inside if you dwell on it. Focus on schoolwork, your job, family, church, knitting, Game of Thrones or whatever interests you. Having your own life keeps you from obsessing over your far-off love and keeps you from isolating yourself. Have Support One thing that helped me through the loneliness was having a community. For me, that was through Reddit’s r/longdistance, a forum where people vent, give advice and motivate others in LDRs. It feels good to know that you and your partner are not trying to do the impossible when you see that literally thousands of others around the world are doing it too.

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CON

Whether you’re still dating your high school sweetheart from back home or you’ve found love with a student at another college, long-distance relationships can prove to be emotionally exhausting. With all the stress from school, the last thing a dedicated college students need is significant others causing them more distress. Although fairy-tale couples do exist and are an exception to my claim, I still believe one should think twice before having a long distance relationship in college. Jealousy Issues With so many forms of electronic communication, it can be hard to escape the clutch of your lover. Being glued to your phone can get old real quick, especially if your significant other only feels secure if you are in constant communication. Studying for exams can become very frustrating with a clingy partner, as well as just enjoying your time with friends. You may not give your partner any reason to be worried when you spend a night out on the town, but you will probably have to check in every now and then to avoid a dispute the next morning. A friend of the opposite sex may also be seen as a threat to your lover, resulting in mistrust and jealousy issues. If you find that your partner mistrusts you with no

logical reason, perhaps this is a sign that your partner is insecure in the connection you share. More Stress Depending on how many miles separate you and your partner, visiting each other can take a lot of planning and time taken away from your studies. It is hard to work around each other’s school and work schedules while also considering the school work you need to get done early in order to spend a few days relaxing. If you notice yourself dreading all the planning and preparation that goes into visiting your significant other, maybe the relationship is not important enough for you to keep. True Love? Although we have many forms of communication, being with one another is the best way to determine your true feelings for the other person. Since college is a time where many people change and grow, being absent during the time your partner is evolving into a new person can cause your relationship to deteriorate. Remember to always keep your happiness in mind when dating miles apart. The sacrifices you and your partner make for each other should be done in full confidence and trust. Any doubts in the relationship could potentially mean that you two would have a better college experience as individuals.

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