If you are like I was, you’re probably worried about gaining the dreaded freshman 15. Gaining a little weight is totally normal and as I mentioned in an earlier post, gaining a few pounds may be totally worth it. However, gaining 50 lbs. is not. So what is the best way to curb your college weight gain? EXERCISE.
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You don’t have to own a hybrid or live on organic food to be a green student. Going green is all about making small changes in your life that will benefit both you and the environment. And this can be done by reducing your carbon footprint.
Your carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases that are produced by all of your everyday activities, and it is measured in units of carbon dioxide. Your activities can include everything from driving a car to brushing your teeth, so just by reducing the amount of greenhouse gas-producing activities you do every day, you can help preserve the environment.
So what can you do as a college student to be more green and eco-conscious? Here are 11 steps you can take:
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If you are worried about the Freshman 15 or the scary dorm food that might be served in the cafeteria, you might want to consider buying some healthy snacks for your dorm room. The following list of instant, easy snacks are perfect for between classes, late night snacks or just to hold you over until the cafeteria opens. Trust me, having nutritious food in your room will help you to control your cravings and avoid snitching junk food.
Despite what many people will tell you, there is such a thing as being too prepared. Yes, it’s true - there are some things that you can (and probably should) just leave at home or give to a friend for safekeeping.
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So you’re scrambling to get everything ready before you leave for college and you’re probably wondering what you are forgetting. Before you hyper-ventilate, remember there will actually be stores in your college town. However, don’t relax too much because the stores on campus will be packed with thousands of freshman just like you. Oh, and don’t forget. You can rest assured that the stores will hike their prices to give you unsuspecting freshman a nice, warm welcome. But wait, you’re not an unsuspecting freshman. Are you?
Read this post so you don’t fall victim to the freshman shopping mousetrap.
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Until I was about 16 years old, I could eat anything without gaining a pound. Then, one day it hit me. My body changed virtually overnight and my metabolism caught up with me. I tried every diet and exercise plan out there, but the weight stayed. I looked to my thin friends and classmates to find their secrets, but it seemed every thin college student had a freakish metabolism, an eating disorder, was addicted to cocaine, or subsisted solely on diet coke and cigarettes. It was then that I decided to give up. I spent most of my college life about 20-30 pounds overweight until one day, about six years later, the weight finally came off. So what was my secret?
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Since the first days of college are upon us, we thought it would be a perfect time for an article on college preparation. Of course you’re going to remember to bring your favorite pillow, your cell phone and your iPod. But would you have remembered to bring a flashlight? How about vitamins? Here are some items that you might want to bring along to college. (You’ll thank me later.)
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If you or your child are heading to college this fall, you are probably a little stressed out about the move. The best advice I can give you is to SIMPLIFY! When I moved in to my college dorm, I was so worried about having everything that I needed; I bought much more than I should have. I hassled with my clutter all year and ended up throwing a bunch of it out at the end of the year. Remember: Your dorm room is tiny!
With that said, there are a few things that you will certainly need. The following is a list of bigger, more expensive items that are worth spending money on. I will follow-up with a list of smaller items, but I thought I’d start big so you can budget.
Campus crimes are on the rise. These crimes, for the most part, include theft, sexual assault and aggravated assault. Ninety percent of these crimes involve drinking, a popular past-time for college students. Here are some simple tips to stay safe on campus.
If you have children, especially small children, you probably find it hard to find time to go to a movie or get your hair cut, never mind studying or writing papers. So how do working parents manage it?
If you’re balancing school, work and family, you need to move beyond getting organized—you need to maximize your productivity. This is the new watchword for the 21st century, as we try to get more and more done with less and less time. The productivity approach is perfect for the student parent. (more…)
Being a stay-at-home mom (or dad) is one of the most rewarding jobs there is. Many parents report that it’s one of the most rewarding times of their lives.
They’ll also tell you that it’s incredibly isolating and exhausting. It also takes a serious bite out of your lifetime earnings even after you go back to work, by taking you out of the latest innovations. (more…)
Three reasons why it may be easier than you think:
If you have children, the idea of going back to college might seem too overwhelming to think about. How can you find the time, resources and money to fit school in with all of your other obligations?
It’s certainly not easy, but you may be surprised at the number of resources out there to help you do just that. (more…)
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