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Show Openings 1988 Entertainment - Page Sixteen LIFESTYLES oeir moire than U- - tJoirinnis Just claos''opt nobic rooms Dormitory life expands By Kerry Shea Chronicle staff writer On a far edge of campus lies a small community of U. students fondly referred to as "dorm rats." The students of VanCott, Baliff, and Austin halls, who currently number 1,200, pay money to live in small rooms and cohabitate with people they don't know. Why would anyone want tc do that when real estate is so inexpensive in Salt Lake City? The answer is simple-t- he residence halls are more than just dormitories. For many, they are an introduction to life as an adult. As adults, students are not told what to do or when to come in or even to go to class. The first experience in college can be frightening as well as exciting. The staff at the U. residence halls realizes the needs of dorm residents and strives to promote a program that fits those needs. "One of the most common problems faced by students tends to be for study," said Richard Smith, dormitory administrator. The residence halls will not force you to study, but they do provide students with academic help, study rooms, study groups, and specially-designe- d quiet floors for the serious student. But the staff at the residence halls tries to do more than just offer academic help; it also works to introduce what it calls the "pursuit of wellness." self-discipli- ne well-bein- g The pursuit of wellness is an approach to life that establishes and maintains a healthy balance. It comprises six independent dimensions which make up the total self. These six parts are physical, occupational, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual wellness. All these areas are explored and promoted by the residential advisers, eacn of whom lives on a floor with students. Programs and lectures are prepared by these advisers throughout the year to help students. Common problems among dorm residents include cultural and moral clashes between roommates and other residents. Each instance is dealt with according to the intensity of the problem. Learning to live with people from all different walks of life can be difficult, but the dorm experience helps broaden horizons. It allows the student to learn to deal socially and shows that not everyone is . alike, Smith said. In addition,, living in the dorms is an advantage not just for mcorning freshman, but also for those who transfer to the U. and are not familar with the Salt Lake area. Many students form close ties with other residents, Smith said, therefore establishing support system and a enhancing their university experiences. Several dorm options are available, including single rooms, double rooms suites. apartments and four-roohalls residence Recent additions to the six-pers- on m - include the renovated Ute Trading Post, which now has a larger selection of food items and a seating area. "Also, satellite TV is still in the negoti- ating stage," Smith said. "We hope to be , able to offer this option to students some- J time in the near future, j "We feel that all of our work helps aug- ment the education one receives in the classroom," Smith added. 39 Post Office Place Salt Lake City, Utah (801) CREATIVE TARGETS, Inc. 355-878- 8 pasta and a Offering fresh home-mad- e wide vc iety of traditional, vegetarian, and seafood sauces AUTHENTIC PIZZAS & CALZONES HAND-THROW- N TAKE OUT DELI ESPRESSO BAR Specializing in fresh Fortune 500 company. Flexible hours, salary plus commission, computer familiarity and sales experience helpful Perfect for light meals and a great place for a study break pasta, pasta salad, cheeses and imported cold cuts HOURS 11:30 a.m.-10:0- 0 p.m. Mon.- - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. -- 11:00 p.m. Fridays ; 5:00 p.m. -- 11:00 p.m. Saturdays -- r Highly motivated students seeking great incone with Call Matt Warshaw -I i co V $1 QO off " Q O oI Mon. Thurs. per person on dinners "' .' -- 1 i 7 " .; -- 7 -- 7; expires Oct. 27, 1988 . . - I collect: person-to-perso- n (212) 889-888- 0 |
