Welcome Back Students!
Introducing £7^*iffe//a Italian Cafe. We serve pasta, pizza,
soup, salad, wine and beer. Come experience our
Romanesque atmosphere on our open garden patio with
columns, a waterfall fountain and music. We come from
over 40 years of business in Houston receiving many
awards including Marvin Zindler’s Top 50 Restaurant list.
We pride ourselves in the quality of our food. Come taste
what old Italy was all about as our food is made fresh in
house daily. We are also introducing a new concept to our
customers in the United States, the Frittella, a deep fried
pizza eaten from a paper bag squeezing from the bottom up
as some of you may have experienced seeing on the streets
of Italy. In Italy, the Frittella is sold with cheese and sauce
only, but for our US customers we gladly offer ham or
Italian sausage to be added.
3901 S. Texas Ave.
(1/2 mile north of University Dr.)
260-6666
Wednesday, August 27, 2003
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SurvivalnGuide
Moving into the mysterious land of col
lege can be overwhelming for incoming stu
dents, whether they are freshmen or transfers
from other schools. Living away from home
for the first time is an experience that brings
with it hidden responsibilities that can be
overwhelming to those who are unprepared
for them. Simple tips and planning ahead can
be useful and sometimes vital for a successful
first year of college.
Mallika Surrender is a sales associate for
Linens-N-Things, a leading residence hall
and college supply retailer. Surrender has sev
eral years of experience working with stu
dents. She provided the following survival
and living tips for new students who are leav
ing home to begin the first chapter of their
college lives.
• Be sure to read and understand the living
policies and guidelines of the school you are
attending ahead of time. Inquire if any poli
cies are specific to the hall that you will be
staying in. This will save you time and money
when you are setting up your room, because
you will be aware of what your restrictions
are ahead of time.
• While shopping for hall furnishings, it is
important to keep the size and setup of your
donn in mind. Also keep in mind that you
won’t be living there alone. Items such as
large home entertainment centers, neon light
fixtures, sofas larger than a single or love seat
and TV’s larger than 19 inches are not only
impractical, but may not even be allowed in
your particular residence hall.
• Most halls do not come equipped with
much furniture. Bringing furniture such as-"
bean bags, lawn chairs and papasan chairs
allows you to add your own style to the room,
provide a place for visitors to sit and provide
an alternative studying place other than your
desk or bed. They are also easy to. store and
transport.
• • Many halls do not allow candles, incense
sticks or plug-in air fresheners. A good and
economical alternative to these are air fresh
ening sprays and potpourri mixtures.
• Getting a microfridge and microwave is
always a good idea, even for those residents
who intend to eat all their meals out of their
rooms. These gadgets increase your meal
options when you cannot leave your room.
Another advantage of eating in is that it can
prove to be economical in the long run.
• Have a list of important and emergency
phone numbers in an easy access location at
all times.
• For those students who decide to stick it
out off campus their first year, remember that
planning ahead is key. Living in an apartment,
duplex or house is an entire lifestyle change.
Along with regular living responsibilities
come the duties of housekeeping, mainte
nance and paying bills on time.
• Discuss all of the living arrangement
details with your roommate ahead of time,
down to who will pay for the first roll of toi
let paper. This will prevent you from going
over budget or having extra items.
• No matter where you decide to live, it is
important to have spares. An extra set of
sheets or towels can be important during a
stressful week when doing laundiy just isn’t
important.
• Disinfectant wipes, dusters, anti-allergen
sprays and other anti-allergen products are
small yet essential products that can
ensure you have a bacteria and allergen-free
living zone.
• Proper storage tools such as Yaffa blocks
and under-the-bed containers can help you
organize your belongings effectively. Proper
food storage also helps keep your midnight
snacks fresh longer.
Aside from settling into your new home
adjusting to college life in general can be a
challenge. Here are some tips that Aggies
with experience can’t live without.
• Most professors require students to pro
vide their own scantrons. Stocking up on
them ahead of time rather than buying them
individually can prevent a crisis.
• Hold on to quarters; they are vital for the
dozens of laundry loads students have to wash
every semester.
• Walking around campus in the Texas heat
can be physically draining to those whoaren’i
properly hydrated. Keep a water bottle handy
to prevent dehydration.
• For students who want to expand their
social circle, joining University organizations
can be a fun and useful way to make friends
while helping the community at the same
time. For more information about the many
campus organizations, visit
studentactivities.tamu.edu.
• The University has many help centers for
students who are having difficulty coping
with certain classes. Taking advantage of
these services is a helpful way to make
through first year classes. More information
about these services can be found
www.tamu.edu/OO/academic/aaaahk.html.
No matter where you live or who you live
with, the transition to independent life can
be made easier by following these simple,'
effective tips.
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