It’s no secret that life is full of surprises. You never know what’s going to happen when, so it’s best to be prepared for when a worst-case scenario hits you in the gut when you least expect it. If you’re living away from home, you’ll have to deal with problem-solving yourself since Mom and Dad [ Read More ]
Health
Categories: Everything, Health, Life in College, School
Whether you have been dealing with acne your whole life or it is just something that comes up every once in a while, I think we can all agree on one thing: acne sucks! Acne Tip #1: Check Out Your Cleanser If you wash your face everyday and you are still getting acne, it may [ Read More ]
When you move out from under your parents’ roof, you assume you’re headed toward endless nights of partying and hanging with friends. What we don’t anticipate are all of the struggles that come with figuring out how to live on our own. Whether you’re roughing it in a dorm or sharing a house or an [ Read More ]
Categories: College Finance, Everything, Health, Life in College, Roommates
Spring has officially sprung, and it’s time to ditch your dorm room and get outside. Although you probably want to get outside to start working on your tan, the health benefits of being outdoors also include lowering anxiety and stress levels. And, from my point of view, it just makes you feel happier. While there are “exercise [ Read More ]
Categories: Everything, Health, Life in College, Partying, School, Studying
What happened in the Boston area in the aftermath of the bombings was a terrifying time. Many were on lockdown for days as law enforcement officers searched for the suspects. What we can learn from this is that a disaster or an emergency can happen in any city at any time. You never know [ Read More ]
Categories: Everything, Health, Life in College, News
When we’re in high school, our to-do lists are very short: Go to school, do your homework, attend any extracurriculars and shower (in any order). However, if you go to college out of town, your to-do list multiplies by a thousand. You no longer have your parents to help run errands for you or schedule [ Read More ]
Categories: College Finance, Everything, Health, Life in College
College students are going to have sex. As much as some people would like to sweep this under the rug, it’s true. This fact isn’t going anywhere. Because of this, I’m not sure why administrators at Boston College have decided to slap some of their students on the wrist for trying to help prevent unwanted [ Read More ]
Categories: Everything, Health, HOT Topics, Life in College, News, Sexual Health
Freshman year is always something that goes hand in hand with words like legendary or epic. But just because freshman year has so many great connotations with those of us who’ve been through it, we tend to blur out the bad and awkward parts. For me, freshman year was a blast, but would I want to go [ Read More ]
Categories: College Relationships, Everything, Family, Friends, Health, Life in College, Love, Partying, Roommates, School
Fast food is especially tempting for college students because we don’t have kitchens or large freezers. Instead, we resort to junk and fast food to get us that quick fix of energy we need as we run around on campus. I got stuck in this trap during my junior year of college and ended up [ Read More ]
Categories: Everything, Fitness, Food, Health, Life in College, Recipes
In This Section: Health
Health is all about tips and advice relating to keeping you healthy and fit during your college experience. Not only does this cover the health of your body, but your mind and soul, as well. We help you by giving you tips on avoiding and treating illness, advice on healthy eating tips, weight control, tips on taking advantage of the gym, and how to keep fit while in college. We also offer plenty of tips to maintain your mental and sexual health so you can avoid burn outs, STDs and anything else college may throw your way. We want you to stay healthy and fit in all aspects of your life and we give you the tips to make it happen.
