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Langley and you’ll understand why he’s the right choice for the 85th District Court. • Judge, Brazos County Court-at-Law No. 2 • Nominated by MADD as State Judge of the Year, 1989 • Past Chairman, Juvenile Law Section of the State Bar of Texas • Listed in Who’s Who in American Law, 1990 • Prosecutor, Brazos County District Attorney’s Office • Doctor of Jurisprudence, South Texas College of Law • Member, Order of the Lytae, an honorary legal fraternity • Captain, United States Marine Corps • B.S., Texas A&M University, Class of 74 • Member, Brazos County A&M Club • Member, MSC OPAS and OPAS Guild Elect JJ>-LAN """T^^Tstate di GLEY DISTRICT JUDGE Political advertisement paid for by the J.D. Langley Campaign, Juanita B. Murray, Treasurer, P.O. Box 3785, Bryan, TX 77805 A Change for the Better! DON'T PUT A DIAMOND IN YOUR AGGE RING. Until you meet David Gardner. Your Aggie ring is one of the most precious treasures you'll earn from your life at Texas A&M. ida ; And if you choose to add a diamond to your Aggie ring, make sure it's just as valuable. David Gardner's. We give more, instead of charging more. OAVld QARONER S JEWELERS at CEMOLOCISTS Chimney Hill Retail Plaza • 701 University Dr. East College Station, Texas 77840 • (409) 846-4151 Page 6 The Battalion Wednesday, October31, Students advised to plan ahead before going abroad By TROY HALL Of The Battalion Staff Students interested in traveling to Europe were provided with abun dant information at “Europe on a Student’s Budget” sponsored by the MSC Jordan Institute for Interna tional Awareness Tuesday evening. Over 50 students attended the seminar by Alan Horst, regional manager for the Southwest Region of Council Travel in Austin, Texas. The U.S. dollar has slid in Europe during the past two years, so it is im portant for students to know how to save money, Horst says. The seminar provided the per spective student travelers, with infor mation that will prepare them for the travel abroad, as well as informa tion on transportation and daily ex penses. Horst says it is important to plan ahead when traveling abroad. The first step is to apply for a passport, international student iden tification card and a hostel mem bership card. When applying for a passport, Horst says to allow at least four weeks for processing. He stressed that it is important to purchase the internatioal student identification card, because it provides many stu dent discounts and medical insur ance. To stay in hostels, a student must become a member to American Youth Hostels. While a U.S. passport does not ex pire for ten years, the international student identification card and AYM memberships must be renewed an nually. Horst says that even students graduating in May are still classified as students if they venture to Europe the following Summer. Planning an itinerary that fits the amount of time for the trip, is also important. “You won’t see a lot of Europe if you’re not prepared,” he says. By researching guide books, such as the “Let’s Go” series published by the Harvard Student Agencies, get ting familiar with maps of the area and learning important phrases from foriegn language phrase books the student should prepare the stu dent for the trip, he says. “The guide book part of traveling preparation is essential to the trip.” Once the itinerary is planned, it is now time to decide what transporta tion to use. Horst recommends con tacting the Council or a travel agent to coordinate the transportation, be cause they have the knowledge to plan the most efficient transporta tion means that shorten travel time. The Eurail Pass is the most popu lar means of transportation for col lege students, but Horst explained that there are several different types of Eurail Passes available ranging from 15 day to two months. He suggested several other alter native methods of traveling in Eu rope. Car rentals are one alternative. He recommended applying for an international drivers license and renting the car before leaving the U.S. Another alternative is public transportation. Horst says European public trans portation is really reliable. Everyone uses public transportation in Europe as the primary means of transporta tion. And Horst did not rule out hitch hiking. Hitchhiking is a safe and vi able option in Europe. How the student packs could make or break the trip, it is impor tant to pack as light as possible when traveling to Europe, he says. Pur chasing a soft-sided convertible backpack- side bag is the best lug gage. The student will also need a small carrying pouch for valuables as well as a concealed neck wallet or money belt. Horst says he has heard of several horror stories of students having their valuables stolen, be cause they didn’t take the necessary precautions. Traveler’s checks are the safest form of money. They can be re placed if lost or stolen and alsolij a better currency rate in Europe,) says. He stresses to take a mmi^ amount of cash. A major credit a* is good to have in case ofanent;, gency, but he says not to we tit; much, because credit card excliarj rates make the trip cost more. While staying in Europe, there;.-; many options for housing accomi; dations. With the hostel net, bership, students can stay in don. tory style housing for vtn inexpensive prices. These youthbj tels cost between three and lars. Budget hotels are an option; well. These accommodations usually double occupancy and tts between 20 and 25 dollars a European colleges and university monasteries and nunneries are ilj options. Horst says the travelgitij; provide information and ratings): many of the hostels and budget!; tels, but believes the best way tofnl places to stay for the night arefton fellow travelers. “When in Rome, do as the I mans and eat what they eat,” sapj# Williams, a senior political sent major from Friendswood and member of the MSC Iordan lit tute. If you don’t ask people whatti are eating, a traveler will find fc. selves living on bread and cheese,!! says. He says to eat around univei campuses, because the coffeesk and universities are geared font! dents year round. “It is important to splurgeandet a good meal every once in a while, he says. Many Europeans spet their entire night out eating. Horst says planning is tnekes an enjoyable trip to Europe. For more information concemr traveling abroad, the Texas AD Study Abroad Office. They have plications for necessary aocumet as well as general informational Europe. Jury convicts winery worker of six murders German held hostage embassy negotiates REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — Ramon Salcido was convicted of six counts of first-degree murder Tues day for a string of seven bloody wine-country slayings, including the killings of his wife and two young daughters. He was found guilty of second-de gree murder in the seventh slaying. The 29-year-old former winery worker could be sentenced to die in the gas chamber at San Quentin Prison when the jury returns for the trial’s penalty phase. Under Califor nia law, multiple murder is one of the “special circumstances” which can justify a death sentence. Salcido sat quietly as the verdicts were read in San Mateo County Su perior Court. He was also found guilty of two counts of attempted murder and cleared of one count of attempted voluntary manslaughter. 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