Section B·Page 10
The University Daily Kansan
Wednesday, September 16, 1991
Working abroad creates memories
By Steph Brewer Kansan staff writer
While in Ireland, Luckert traveled to other places, such as this bay by the city of Connemara. Contributed by
Working at the local McDonald's doesn't always make for an exciting summer. With that in mind, many college students seek employment elsewhere. Some even leave the country to find a job.
Work-abroad programs vary from those that simply obtain visas for students to those that find students actual jobs. Some students who work abroad forgo all services and find a job the same way they would in the United States - by looking in the newspaper.
This was the case with University of Kansas graduate Laurie Hudson. She was in Guadalajara, Mexico last summer when she noticed advertisements for native-English speakers in a newspaper. She moved to Mexico City to work
Hudson found a job at an English school.
"All my students are so sweet," she said via e-mail. "They kiss me on the cheek when they leave class and thank me for teaching them English."
Not everyone has the advantage of already being in a foreign country. For students in this position, work abroad programs help students who want to
work abroad.
The Council on International Educational Exchange sends about 3,000 students abroad each year, said Jason Thomas, travel counselor for Council Travel 622 W
12th St. CIEEM sends students to their respective countries with a visa. They don't find jobs for the students but do offer guidance. Thomas, Wichita senior and former CIEEM participant, said most students found a job three or four days.
This approach may scare some students, but it does add to the excitement.
"You show up in Australia with a visa in your hand, and the country's yours." Thomas said.
"It's very different from an organized study program." Thomas said. "You're expected to be independent. Council doesn't hold your hand."
Atlanta senior Noeleen Luckert's summer was an adventure in the true sense of the word.
Luckert chose instead a program called Global Staffing, which is owned by a couple in her hometown. This year, they sent American students abroad for the first time to work at a hotel in Adare, Ireland.
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ert said the hotel didn't provide enough beds for the staff, fed them left-overs and didn't repair the washing machines and driers when they broke.
Luckert quit her job and spent the rest of the summer in the Netherlands.
Students who specifically want a teaching job can use CIEE's Teach in China or Japan Exchange and Teaching Program.
Luckert, Atlanta senior, spent part of her summer working at Adare Manor in Adare, Ireland. Contributed photo
JET sends more than 5,000 people from 34 countries to teach in Japan, said Amy Rosenberg, JET program coordinator at the Japanese Consulate in Kansas City, Mo.
The program also sends a number of people to work in government offices, but most are assistant teachers for foreign language classes. Rosenberg said the Kansas City consulate sent 50 people per year most of which are KU graduates.
JET pays for plane tickets and an orientation. Participants also receive a salary of about $30,000 a year.
Rosenberg, a past participant, said the Japanese teachers usually were open to working with their foreign assistants.
JET will hold informational meetings at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Kansas Union.
Graduate student Patrick Carriere spent three years teaching in Japan through JET. He said that although it was intimidating at first due to the language barrier, he enjoyed the challenge.
Another option for college graduates is the AIESEC program, which arranges jobs for students all around the world, said Jim Kelly, president of the local committee for AIESEC Kansas.
The participants are placed in management positions in 87 countries. All living costs are paid, and participants also earn a stipend.
This year, no KU students are participating in the program, but Kelly said AIESEC would conduct two recruitment drives to attract participants for next year.
KU police cars use video as evidence
Cameras tape stops to record for cases of sobriety, others
By Kelli Raybern
Kansan staff writer
When you get stopped by the police on campus, be aware that you are on camera.
All of the police vehicles of the KU Public Safety Office have in-car cameras to record their stons.
"We've had one camera in each car since about last year or so," said Sgt. Troy Mallen of the KU Public Safety Office. The office purchased two cameras in March 1985 and two in May 1997, so that all four patrol units are now equipped, Mallen said.
Anna Lambertson, Raleigh, N.C., senior, did not know about the cameras and questioned whether their use violated individual rights.
"How can they tape you and use it as evidence if you don't know you're going to be taped?" she said. "I find it disturbing. They need to let people know that they have cameras."
"When you are out in a public setting, you don't necessarily have that expectation of privacy," he said.
Mailen said that the cameras did not violate reasonable expectations of privacy.
Any time an officer turns on the sirens, you could be on tape.
"Whenever we activate the overheads, the camera activates as well so we can document the incident on tape," Mailen said.
But just because there are no sirens, don't assume that the camera isn't rolling.
"When they activate the transmitter, that activates the camera," Mailen said.
The police officers also carry a remote audio-feed.
The tapes are sometimes
used as evidence in drunk-driving cases, Mailen said, because officers usually tape sobriety tests.
They are admissible as evidence in court, for or against the person who was pulled over.
"The city prosecutor and defense attorneys often ask for copies," Mailen said.
He said that since he became head of the Public Safety Office's Community Education and Media unit in June, three tapes had been requested.
"It's not too frequent, but there has been some interest," Mailen said. "I've had one request for the city prosecutor, and the last two have been for the defense side."
The tapes are not only used as legal evidence, however. They are also used to analyze performance within the department.
The tapes are a good tool for officers, Mailen said, since they can view and critique their own stops.
The department also has used the tapes to respond to questions of its performance from outside the department.
Mailen said that a complaint about the manner in which an officer responded to a fire alarm call had been resolved using the tapes.
There was some concern brought up about how the officer drove through the parking lot, Mailen said.
"We viewed the tape and found that the officer was within department guidelines," he said.
The Public Safety Office then was able to go to the complainant with the tape.
The complainant's concerns were resolved, Mailen said, since when he viewed the tape he agreed that the officer's actions were appropriate.
With the evidence before him, the complainant realized things had happened differently than he had remembered, Mailen said.
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Faces of America
A one person show dealing with the issues of multiculturalism in America today
Wednesday September 16th, 7:00 pm at the Lied Center University of Kansas Campus
Free admission
Production Manager Michael Gaglio
Written & Directed by Colin Cox
Performed by
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Costume Design
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Photo Credits Melinda F. Kelley
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