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THE BATTALION
the summer months
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her stores are: July fade into dis-
r hke they "i. tant memories, mid-
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•Hpt in matr ancl return ing students arrive in
t success, es™ roves ’ n College Station for a
must cooperate! neu sc hool year,
has to worka'I But w hat happens when the
public and pnlpopulation of a city doubles in
to work togetle just a few days? How does the
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campus handle the surge of stu
dents returning to B-CS?
Angela Stanton-Anderson,
advertising manager for the
Student Recreation Center, said
the transition from summer to
fall at the Rec Center is a
uarage or
es said.
HAD MAL.LAM • THE BATTALION
smooth one.
“We are set up to handle a
large number of students and
staff,” Stanton-Anderson said.
“We hire more staff in the fall
semester to accommodate the
large number of visitors.”
According to Stanton-
Anderson, on a busy day during
the fall semester, the Rec Center
could have as many as 5,000
visitors. During the summer, the
number of visitors is less than
half that.
“The fall semes
ter is big for us
because of the
number and vari
ety of programs
we offer,”
Stanton-Anderson
said.
The
Department of
Parking, Traffic
and
Transportation
Services (PTTS)
also must take
measures to ensure
transition from the
summer to the fall semester.
“We try as best we can to
accommodate everyone,” said
PTTS Associate Director
See Rush on page 5A.
a smooth
By Jennifer Denton
THE BATTALION
When Mike Shaw, a junior
mechanical engineering
major, returned home from
A&M for the summer, he
walked into his bedroom,
dropped his luggage and was
shocked to see the decor had
been altered. Once a sports
fan’s haven filled with pen
nants and trophies, Shaw’s
room had been redecorated by
his mother to include flowers
and lace. Surveying the dam
age of his revamped room, he
soon realized his decor was
not the only thing that had
changed. * \
For Shaw, summer brought
hard work and long hours and
failed to include the Aggie
spirit he had become accus
tomed to the previous year.
“I missed Aggie cama
raderie,” he said. “There was
always an excuse to join
together and just be Aggies.”
Ashley Peterson, a sopho
more psychology major,
shared a similar experience
when she went home for the
summer and found herself dis
tanced from the Aggie spirit.
“I missed the family
atmosphere,” Peterson said. “I
[also] love football and
always miss it.”
Students are not the only
ones suffering from the sum
mer drought of the
University’s spirit.
Although Jacque Outland,
senior office assistant of the
Collation Management
Dep4|tjnent Jn the Sterling C.
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fQa,eaibipus during the summer
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gone. it*is not the sam^a^tjje"
regular sessions,”^J0^^nd
said. |it feels like |dTftethitig
is mis|trtg, and I always looks^?
fw^al^to-'their return?*®^
In addition to withdrawal
from the spirit of traditions,
many students find an even
larger void when faced with
separation from friends,
roommates and significant
others.
“I missed dorm life and
someone to always hang out
with,” Peterson said. “I tried
to keep in touch with friends;
constantly, but talking was ndt-
enough.”
Making new friends and
having roommates is a given
in college, but finding a
romantic compa
always as predict^
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boost to one’sE
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Ask Aggie is a student advice column.
questions to askagg\e@toebatoc.om
and read next week to find out where the
pennies from Sul Ross’s feet go.
Dear Aggie,
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How can I meet people at A&M? I am a
shy freshman who lives off campus. What
can I do to get involved?
Signed,
Wallflower, Class of 2005
Dear Wallflower,
It is hard to meet people when you
first come to a new school, especially
one as large as A&M. There are many
ways for students to get involved. There
are over 700 organizations on this cam
pus. Think of what your interests are
and most likely there is a club related to
it. This is a great way to meet people
who you have things in common with.
The Memorial Student Center will host an
open house for student organizations
Sunday, Sept. 2 from 2 to 6 p.m. where stu
dents can meet people and sign up for clubs
they are interested in.
Off-campus freshman can get involved in
Off-Campus Aggies, an organization that
plans activities for off-campus students.
There are several organizations strictly for
freshman also such as Aggie Fish Club,
Aggie Leaders of Tomorrow or Fish Aides.
If you have chosen a major, look into join
ing an organization related to it where you
can meet people with similar interests while
also beefing up your resume.
Another option is to find classmates to
study with.
If all else fails, the bus drivers are
pretty nice.
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STUDENT
COUNSELING
SERVICE
Texas A&M University
Groups for
Fall 2001
at the
Student
Counseling
Service
Part of the Division of Student Affairs
Henderson Hall
979-845-4427
www.scs.tamu.edu
Texas A&M University has a strong
institutional commitment to the princi
ple of diversity in all areas. In that spir
it, admission to Texas A&M University
and any of its sponsored programs is
open to all qualified individuals without
regard to any subgroup classification or
stereotype.
Empowering Yourself Group
Mondays 1:30- 3:00 PM
A group for women and men with sexual molestation in their
past. Identifying and exploring aftereffects of abuse will be the
focus. Dealing with relationships, building self-esteem, and
gaining power are emphasized.
Facilitators: Robert Carter & Nancy Welch
Women’s Issues Group
Mondays 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Come together with other women and work on becoming the
woman you've always wanted to be. Improve your self-
confidence, assertiveness, and relationships by sharing and
processing with other women with similar issues.
Facilitators: Mary Ann Covey & Lori Tagger
Multicultural Issues & Relationships Group
Mondays —4:30 - 6:30 PM
The purpose of this group is to increase awareness of
multicultural issues and improve communication and self-con
fidence when dealing with multicultural relationships. Group
topics may include, but are not limited to, cultural shock; cul
tural, religious, and social differences; and bi-cultural/
multicultural relationship issues. This group is open to all stu
dents.
Facilitators: Gisela Lin & Bai-Yin Chen
Biofeedback Workshop
Mondays 5:00 - 6:30 PM
One-session workshops that give an introduction to relaxation
techniques, including how biofeedback aids in relaxation.
Individual follow-up consultation is available.
Facilitator: Steve Wilson
Conflict & Loss in Relationships Group
Mondays 5:00 - 6:30 PM
This group is for students who are currently or have previously
experienced conflict in interpersonal or romantic relationships,
or who have recently experienced a loss of a meaningful
relationship.
Facilitator: Brian Williams
Anxiety Group
Tuesday 3:00 - 4:30 PM
An- interpersonal group for students who suffer from general or
social anxieties. 'Students will be able to work on the impact of
anxieties in their lives, as well as explore the interpersonal
meanings of anxiety symptoms.
Facilitator: Carlos Orozco
Fall 2001 Groups
Academic SURVIVAL Series
Tuesdays 3:45 - 5:15 PM
Need some help surviving the academic transition from high
school to college? It’s not too late to get prepared to meet the
ULTIMATE CHALLENGE...ACADEMIC SURVIVAL! Before
the “tribal council votes you off’, attend this Tuesday series
from 3:45 - 5:15pm beginning October 2 and ending Novem
ber 27. Screening before September 28 is required for par
ticipation.
Facilitator: Patti Collins
Older Than Traditional Age Group
Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Group participants are typically 25 years old and above. Each
member is asked to demonstrate his/her commitment to the
group through regular attendance and active participation.
Group psychotherapy is utilized to assist older than traditional
group members in dealing with such issues as anxiety, de
pression, motivation, and isolation. This group works to cre
ate a safe environment in which each member is free to work
on his or her unique concerns.
Facilitators: Robert Carter & Debbie Rabinowitz
Interpersonal Growth & Exploration Group
Tuesdays (Group 1) 5:00 - 6:30 PM
Wednesdays (Group 2) 3:00 - 4:30 PM
This psychotherapy group is for students who desire to
live more authentically with themselves and relate more
genuinely with others. Group members will be helped to
explore self-limiting life patterns and share themselves with
others through honest self-disclosure in a safe, supportive
atmosphere.
Facilitators: Ron Lutz & Tom Burdenski (Group 1)
Ron Lutz & Nancy Welch (Group 2)
Dissertation/Thesis Support Group
Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:30 PM
This group is for graduate students who are struggling with
the process of writing a thesis or dissertation. Group topics
include issues of competence, procrastination, anxiety,
goal-setting, and bureaucratic struggles.
Facilitators: Brian Williams & Debbie Rabinowitz
Academics Anonymous
Wednesdays 4:00 - 5:30 PM
Motivated to improve your academic performance but find it
difficult to be consistent in your efforts? Join this 9 week sup
port group on Wednesdays from 4-5:30pm beginning Sep
tember 12 and ending November 7. Not only will you learn
effective study strategies, but you will also get support from
others. Topics may include procrastination and building aca
demic confidence. Screening before September 10 is required
for participation.
Facilitator: Patti Collins
Non-Traditional Women’s Group
Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:30 PM
This therapy group for women 23+ allows each member to
enter the group with her own unique issues and share, pro
cess, and problem-solve within a group context. This group
can help individuals who are wanting to develop healthier ways
of dealing with the stress of school and work, relationships,
personal problems and family issues. When we begin to talk
more honestly with others, we can often find new ways to
deal with the problems we face.
Facilitator: Amanda Samson
Career Exploration Group
Thursdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
This is a 6-week group beginning on October 11, 2001. It is
designed to teach participants how to make decisions. Group
participants will identify their interests, skills, work values and
personality characteristics; research the }ob market and
occupation. An initial appointment with a career counselor is
required.
Facilitator: Michele Amerson
Eating Concerns & Body Image Issues Group
Thursdays 3:00 - 4:30 PM
The purpose of this group is to provide information and sup
port for those who are trying to overcome an eating disorder.
Group will also discuss topics related to eating concerns such
as the development of trusting relationships, expression of
fellings, and management of stress. An individual meeting
with a group leader prior to attendance at group is required.
Facilitators: Debbie Rabinowitz & Amanda Samson