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Page 6 Daily Nebraskan Wednesday, September 18, 1985 Non-traditional students find balance between school, home By Adare O'Connor Staff Reporter The reasons why older, "non-traditional" students return to school vary, according to a recent UNL study com pleted by Dr. Deanna Eversoll, director of evening programs and adult learning services (EPALS) at the Division of Con tinuing Studies. Eversoll surveyed 255 students age 30 and older who received their bache lor's degrees from UNL in 1981 and 1982. These students returned to school for many reasons, ranging from per sonal accomplishment needs to career necessities. One man surveyed said, "I needed to finish because I wanted something that would make a statement about my character, which is that I finish what I start." Many students surveyed said they initially feared taking classes again as well as mixing with a younger group. They feared a negative attitude from younger students but "younger stu dents either welcomed or ignored them," Eversoll said. The majority of those surveyed are married. Many have families. The advantages of returning to school, such as feelings of self-confidence, were sometimes counterbalanced by the sacrifice of time with family during their schooling. Those who receive their degree may have an edge over younger students In the job market because they have more personal contacts, Eversoll said. Ruth Harper, college adult counse lor at the Division of Continuing Stu dies, helps older students choose a career and schedule classes. Harper works evening and Saturday hours to help students who work full-time dur ing the day. Harper also is the adviser for the Non-traditional Students Association, which meets every Friday afternoon for lunch in the Nebraska Union. These weekly meetings usually include a pro gram discussing a helpful topic such as math stress reduction. The Division of Continuing Studies and the Office of Student Affairs are sponsoring a back-to-school workshop Oct. 15. The workshop, which will be held at the Nebraska Center for Con tinuing Education, is an orientation for older students who want to return to school. Advisers from the various col leges will be there to give prospective students Information. The Aoril 1985 Newsweek on Cam pus listed four problems non-traditional students often face when returning to school. A frequent problem is the loss of a regular income. Some students may take on a heavy load by working during the day ai.d taking night classes. But many others attend school full time and cannot work. Another common problem facing older students is the conflict between home and campus activities. Younger students also sometimes resent the, dedication to classes that many older students have. Finally, older students sometimes clash with their professors. Despite this, most teachers respect the disci pline and dedication of non-traditional students. Although older students face prob lems in returning to school, most in Eversoll's study said that college was not as difficult as they anticipated. It turned out to be much more interesting than they had thought, according to the study. Students monitor officials Group aims for 30 recruits From Staff Reports The UNL Government Liaison Com mittee hopes to recruit about 30 new members today during its membership drive in the Nebraska Union. Kelly Kuchta, GLC chairman, said group members will answer questions about the organization and its activi ties from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Unlike ASUN, which turns down Great Black Music, Ancient to the Future ART ENSEMBLE OF CHICAGO ill I II some membership applicants, GLC mem bership is open to all students, Kuchta said. "It's an important committee," he said, "but we don't turn down appli cants because it is a committee for the students." GLC monitors government activities at every level to let students know what is happening in government, Kuchta said. He said the group is not limited to certain issues. It can touch any issue related to students. "We just kind of go with whatever comes up," he said. "It's not like we're a jellyfish. When an issue arises that's important, we'll address it." Kuchta said GLC employs a regis tered lobbyist at the Capitol. The group's 22 members also lobby their state senators, he said. GLC members plan to sponsor a voter registration drive and some social functions with state senators and other state leaders. Kuchta said "it's a good idea to have the students take an interest" because government officials believe student apathy remains high. During the upcoming Legislative ses sion, he said, GLC would like to spon sor debates between state and univer sity officials about the NU budget. The GLC membership drive is sche duled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. A.--V ... f i " V " si- II it .i' I J- . 1, if. V Andrea HoyDatly Nebraskan Nebraska Union employee Kathy Miller wipes the Union Square windows clean. Cleaning a constant job CUSTODIANS from Page 1 Swanson said Mondays and Wed nesdays are the busiest days. Many groups have meetings in the union on those days. Some rooms are used three or four times a day. At least two employees work to set up these meeting rooms after each use, he 12,600 square feet cleaned by each said. employee. Nine people work from 11 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. to deep clean. They put the union back in order for the next day's traffic. Cleaning is a constant operation at the union, Behmer said. More than 170,000 square feet is cleaned every day. That's about UNL 'f at, 'official says Hi Stop the Fall blahs Beat the Winter whites Deluxe Tanning 10 sessions for $25 On our top notch European Tanning Bed! ST If) i 488-2183 iKHmim 38th & Normal From Staff Reports Most UNL students have too much fat in their bodies, said Beth Mavis, graduate assistant in exercise science. She said many students also have problems with their cardiovascular system. This is because the American lifestyle is more sedentary now, she said. The fat problem is carried over from grade school through high school and for students to lose body fat and gain in into college. Mavis said students have cardiovascular capacity, more body fat now than 10 years ago. Mavis said she believes college stu- She said children are not encouraged dents should be required to take phys- to exercise as much as they were in the ical education classes such as swim- Vzst- ming, running, aerobics conditioning Mavis said the more body fat a per- or one of the healthy lifestyles classes. son has, the less efficiently the body works. Those students wishing to lose some extra body fat can take classes in the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Mavis said a 10-week independent study self-paced cardiovascular program is offered to students. This class invo vles reading and taking quizzes in addition to exercise. Using last spring as an example, she said, the trend was ". . . the most impoftant jazz ensemble of the Seventies" Rolling Stone A carnival of sight and sound that will have you grooving to funk and reggae, mesmerized by African percussion and chants, astounded by their jazz improvi sations and howling at their stage antics. Not conservative jazz. Sunday, September 22, 8pm Tickets: $10, $8 UNL Students: $6, $3 (TPP) Tickets on sale: to UNL Students Sept. 3 to others Sept. 9 With the support of the Nebraska Arts Council and the National En dowment for the Arts Kimball Box Office 1 13 Westbrook Music Bldg. 472-3375 11th & R Streets 1 1 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday Nebraska Union North Desk 7 am - 2 pm, Monday-Friday d University of Nebraska Lincoln ow tokeep your body limber without straining your budget. Jjflfi'ffrm'nn ;a'( -' t'QV i r V . . -I K? -'r ' J Ix J V v: -" J The YMCA has always been a great place to loosen up and exercise. Now it's even better. If vou axe a student at UNL and have a current ID, you can join the Y for only $12.00 a month (Limited use). With your membership at the Y, you can swim, run, play racduetoau. uii weights, stretch, dance, enjoy exercise classes, and all kinds of other exciting physical activities. For a lot less than you would expect to pay. 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