Section B·Page 8 The University Daily Kansan Thursday, September 16, 1999 Entertainment A grizzly project SUA plans another year of trips By Brooke Hesler Special to the Kansan While some caught up on their sleep this Labor Day weekend, a group of 31 students and two supervisors went canoeing in Eminence, Mo. It was the first of many trips Student Union Activities is sponsoring this year. "They offer trips at pretty good prices, and they're at good times during the year," said Paul Ericson, a Lansing senior who went on the canoe trip. In addition to that trip, the SUA Recreation Committee currently is planning a trip to New York in the spring and a ski trip to Breckenridge, Colo., in the winter. The cost of the ski trip will be around $360 and includes room and board, said Liz Schneider, Abeline sophomore, who is in charge of SUA's recreation committee. "I think that the trips benefit students because it gives them the opportunity to get away from the toil of school and just have some fun," Schneider said. Schneider and the Recreation Committee currently are trying to plan a trip to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. However, she also said that they have encountered difficulties. "I want to rip my hair out sometimes because you really can't get a hotel down there for less than four days, and we only want to stay for a weekend," Schneider said. In the past, SUA has sponsored trips to New Orleans, Chicago, Las Vegas and Panama City. However this year, Schneider said that Panama City and similar vacation spots were probably out of the question because they promote drinking. Schneider said preparation for the canoe trip began in May. Students paid $70 each, which included five meals and campground rental for two nights. Sarah Hanson, Copper Canyon, Texas, freshman, said her favorite part of the trip was getting to know other students. "I met a lot of people, especially older people who I wouldn't have normally met," Hanson said. Sabastain Bachmann, a graduate student from Germany, said that one of his favorite parts of the trip was getting to know people from other countries. "There were a couple of Japanese people on the trip, and they taught us some of their words and phrases," he said. "That was interesting." The ideas for SUA trips come from the Recreation Committee and then are pitched to SUA advisers. After gaining approval from the advisers, Schneider then contacts travel agents in an attempt to gain the best possible prices. She said the group hoped to provide University of Kansas students with affordable vacation spots. Bachmann seemed to think SUA did Bachmann seemed to think SUA did a pretty good job. "The trip wasn't too expensive," he said. "I went on the trip because I just wanted to get out of Lawrence for a couple of days, and I don't have a car." —Edited by Chris Hutchison Many opportunities await students ready for retreat from classes, Lawrence By Lane Baker Special to the Kansan It's only September and already some groups of freedom-hungry students are busily trying to answer the ever-present question - where to go for spring break? For some students, the question of where to spend spring break is quite difficult to answer. Some students ponder if they should stay in the confines of their own apartments or maybe take that oh-so-adventurous leap back home to sit on their parents' couch for a week and watch old Friends reruns. For some luckier students, deciding where to go on spring break is not a question of money but more of a question of convenience. National companies such as Student Adventure Travel and Student Travel Services make their livings off such students. "We are a group based on student rates," said Ruth Everett of Student Travel Services. HELPFUL TRAVEL WEB SITES Expedia.com : offers year-round travel rates Airbrokers.com : offers discounted travel rates for flexible travelers. rates at any time of the year. Other sites, such as Airbrokers.com can offer extremely discounted rates especially if your travel time is flexible. Possible drawbacks to discounted flights are long layovers and flight changes. Students planning on going overseas may be able to find cheaper lodging at hostels. Hostels are small, dormitory-like hotels that cater to student travelers. Although there probably won't be a "Studying abroad and staying in one spot for awhile gives students a depth of the country. You just couldn't get that as a visitor." "We deal directly with hotels and take care of flights. We'll even drive students to and from the airport." David Wiley Study Abroad outreach coordinator Spring and winter breaks are prime travel times so Web sites can help students book flights at non-peak hours. Sites such as Expedia.com have travel Student Travel Services even plans group vacations and provide students with meal plans, if so desired. For all those monetarily challenged students, there is still hope of leaving Lawrence. There are a few ways to make a student travel experience a little less expensive with a little research of the travel destination. The public library or local bookstore can be a great source of information on popular travel hot spots. mint on the pillow, hostels generally run less than $15 a night. While in some places it may be tempting to take taxis because of convenience, try hitching a ride on a bus if available. Buses are less expensive and are good ways to tour a new city. For those who think a week just isn't long enough, the Study Abroad program offers extended stays and an opportunity to learn. "Studying abroad and staying in one spot for awhile gives students a depth of the country," said David Wiley, Study Abroad outreach coordinator. "You just couldn't get that as a visitor." For those students concerned about money, some study abroad programs cost the same as in-state tuition, but students must provide for airfare and living expenses. 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