/ GRADUATION GUIDE / THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2011 / THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN / KANSAN.COM
Wide range of options available for new graduates
BY CLAIRE MCINERNY editor@kansan.com
As some seniors are preparing for jobs and planning their lives after school,some students are experiencing a different scenario the end of college manic
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Wiechman spent his two years in Saint Lucia doing community development. He helped a farmers cooperative develop a grant proposal to get funding for a composting project from the United Nations and also taught reading and music at a school.
The Peace Corps was an attract- tion for Wiesman because
er. One opportunity that enables students to make that happen is through Teach for America. Teach For America is a program that allows recent college graduates to teach in public schools in low-income communities. The assignment lasts for two years.
a way to prolong having to find a job, but rather look at it as a way to find new opportunities and new ways for students to use their passions. She said a lot of politicians who now work in Congress were in the program and are now fighting for education rights.
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NUTRITION
Choose your favorite foods carefully
BY MEG LOWRY
mlowry@kansan.com
You know what you're ordering, but do you know what you're eating? On-campus dining can be a quick and convenient option for students between classes and study breaks. Diners might be surprised, however, to know how unhealthy some of the most popular menu items are.
CRUNCHY CHICKEN CHEDDAR WRAP
"Mindless eating, or eating without planning ahead or knowing what you're eating causes a lot of unexpected and unwanted weight gain," Ann Chapman, a registered dietician at Watkins Memorial Health Center, said.
747 Calories
37 Grams Fat
32 Grams Protein
86 Grams Carbohydrates
CHICK-FIL-A CHICKEN SANDWICH
According to the American Dietetic Association, a healthy daily diet should include calories from protein, fat and carbohydrates. Dieticians recommend reading the label on all food items to be aware of what you are taking in.
GRECIAN ROASTED CHICKEN WRAP
430 Calories
17 Grams Fat
30 Grams Protein
38 Grams Carbohydrates
Here's a breakdown of the calories and nutritional information for popular on-campus meals and a healthier alternative for each.
524 Calories
10 Grams Fat
36 Grams Protein
76 Grams Carbohydrates
CARGRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
290 Calories
4 Grams Fat
29 Grams Protein
36 Grams Carbohydrates
SUPREME 6-INCH PERSONAL PAN PIZZA
VEGGIE LOVERS 6-INCH PERSONAL PAN PIZZA
720 Calories
36 Grams Fat
30 Grams Protein
69 Grams Carbohydrates
550 Calories
12 Grams Fat
15 Grams Protein
69 Grams Carbohydrates
RECOMMENDED DAILY INTAKE