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Show Your I (iiiipiis PAGE A6 MONDAY, MARCH 7, 2005 London on a student budget UVSC Study Abroad Program gives students six weeks they will never forget Richie Wilcox Grant Dickinson is currently the Student Ombudsman on campus. He helps students solve many of the problems they face during their education. Come visit him in SC107 or call him at 863-8665. To post a question for his column, e-mail him at ombuds@uvsc.edu. Your Campus Editor Pound for pound, UVSC's London Study Abroad Program is the best way to Study Abroad in England, not to mention the least expensive. Last week I calculated what it would cost me to go to travel to London with approximately the same itinerary as UVSC's study abroad program. It was over $8,000! And that was even keeping it relatively cheap. UVSC's six-week summer London itinerary includes housing, plays, museums, In light of last week's hous- historic sights, trips to Stoneing fair, I would like to give henge, Stratford on Avon, just a few tips on tenant's Paris, etc. all included in the rights and responsibilities as program cost of $3,400. far as housing goes. Disputes Imagine visiting Trafalgar are normal, and there is al- Square, Buckingham Palace, ways help available to assist Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, in resolving disagreements. the National Art Gallery, St. However, it is better to avoid Paul's, Soho, The West End, the housing clashes in the first and all the other historic sights place. Here are a few tips to that serve as London's eyehelp you avoid disputes with candy. Plus, you get to spend your landlord: four days in Paris to boot. At • Read the contract. If there that price and for that experiis a clause in the contract ence you can't afford not to that you do not understand, go. What could be better than ask about it. Most landlords should be able to answer your questions about the contract. If by chance they cannot answer your question, please contact the Ombudsman. • Understand and abide by the contract. • If there are violations of the contract ("stay-overs," property damage, etc.), by you or others, inform your landlord as soon as possible. • If there is a problem with This Week's Club Events: your apartment (plumbing, electrical, etc..) inform your landlord in writing as soon as possible. Keep a copy of the Alliance^ written document for your For those living or personal files. supportive of an alternative • If there are any problems lifestyk with your apartment, talk with your landlord or prophttp://groups.iahoo.com/ erty manager. You also may experience group/DVSCGSA trouble with your roommates. Here are some tips to avoid trouble with them: Running Club • Clean up your messes (wash Want to Run a 5k, 10k, your own dishes, clean up common areas). Marathon? • Don't intentionally pick Runners of all Skill Levels fights. Welcome • Deal with problems in a Call 863-6292 for more civil manner. Information • Don't use items that belong to your roommates without their permission. Fencing Club • Respect one another's priBeginners to Experts vacy. Welcome • Respect one another's personal space. Housing Issues Gay-! For more info, go to Now if you have a dispute with either your landlord or a roommate, you can contact your UVSC Student Ombudsman or the student housing office. The Ombudsman is trained in dispute resolution techniques that are appropriate in both situations. If you would like to list a complaint about a certain complex with UVSC contact either office. studying in another country and earning college credit at the same time? My philosophy about study abroad is "Go." The bottom line is, if it's something you want to do, do it. Short of stealing from Grandma, you can find the money to go. Ask your parents, relatives, or Uncle Sam. You'll never regret going, but if you don't go, later you will wish you had taken the opportunity. You never hear people saying, "Gosh. I really regret going on that study abroad." That's because study abroad is amazing and worth every penny. True, there is no London Dollar Menu. Despite that fact, is it worth it? AbsolutelyThe experience students gain far outweighs the cost. International study provides students with different opportunities to understand communication, culture, and critical thinking because they live in another country and become part of the community. It also provides individuals with a more holistic view Meetings Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. 728 S. State Street Orem. For More Info. uvscfencing@dextertown.com LDSSA (Institute) •Morning Leadership Every Wed. @ 6:59 a.m. Everyone is welcome Devotional and free breakfast •Dance Fri. March 11, 9 p.m.-midnight •Noon Devotional Fri. Mar. 11, UVSC Symphony North Chapel Munch & Mingle After Photo Courtesy of Brook Mecham UVSC Study Abroad Program provides students with new opportunities to understand other country's cultures. UVSC offers programs to London, Italy, Ghana and Spain. of worldwide interactions. Universities and businesses look for that kind of experience in their students and employees. UVSC offers study abroad Hip Hop Club Dedicated to Educating People about True Hip Hop Breakdancing, DJing eMCeeing, and Writing For More call Mito @ 360-3502 or Travis @ 427-3990 Become an Intramural Champion Compete in: •Ping-Pong •Chess •Bowling •Mini-Golf Go to the Intramural Office across from the Bookstore to sign-up programs to London (my personal favorite), Italy, Ghana, and Spain. Most of the programs start soon after the semester ends. The study abroad office is located in BU 100. Talk to Grant Skabelund, skabelgr@uvsc.edu, 8638709, for more information about any of the study abroad programs. Decide which one you want to attend, and GO! Flying Wolverines Aero Club run/walk Sat. March 12, 10 a.m. Register at www.runforred.org $15 registration Proceeds go to local disaster relief •Sergei Sikosrky discusses his world famous father and aviation pioneer, Igor Sihorski. March 16 12 noon, Ragan Theater •Movie Night Top Gun. March 9 SC213b@6p.m. RSVPbyFeb. 18 Santiago @ 671-6609 Law Society Carolyn Howard of the Federal Public Defender's Office & Pres. Sederburg The Fed. Criminal Justice System and Fed. Sentencing Guidlines Wed. Mar. 9, 5 p.m. BU 126 Red Cross Club Run for the Red 5K race and 1 mile UV Club Nights Mar. 9 4-11 p.m. Events Throughout the Student Center Clubs include: •UV Digital •PBL •Gear Up •UV Polynesian Club •Roller Skating Club •Future Doctors of America •Radio Club •Red Cross Club To Advertise Your Club Events, Email info to wilcoxrX&uvsc. edu Feel the difference. GOT Brigham's Landing • Provo • 377-3040 |