Sarah Lyn Gay

You might be wondering what "Freshman 15" is and how it connects to college life. Well, Freshman 15 is an expression used for first-year college students and refers to the extra weight they usually gain. A lot of students do gain more than 15 pounds, while some gain less or none at all. In other countries, the expression might be different, like "First-Year Fatties, Fresher Spread, or Fresher Five. Going home after your first break will generally have your parents saying, "Wow, you got fat!" or "That stomach has grown an inch!"  Yeah, it can be a little embarrassing when they say it or make fun of it, but it is usually the new reality. So, are you looking for a few ways to avoid falling into the "weight gain" trap? We have done a little research and have found these tips to be pretty helpful... Get Enough Sleep Medical experts note it is important to get at least eight hours of sleep each night. We know you will say it is impossible, especially when you have assignments … [Read more...]

Since you decide to attend college to change your future and get a better grading out of life, you might as well work on improving other aspects of your life for good too. Going to college is a critical part of your life. If you are not mindful, you might come out with a degree but probably one of the unhealthiest persons alive (both psychologically and physically). There are some practices you engage in now while out of college or even while in college that you should work on changing. It is the perfect place to start working on these habits, so you can have a rewarding life when you enter the more significant phase of life. While you study and achieve greatness, here are a few healthy habits you can work on as well... Healthy Habits To Start In College Getting Enough Sleep Sleeping has a lot of benefits for our bodies, such as rejuvenating and restoring our energy, rids the body of illness attacks, builds brain functionality, and improves our overall immune system. College … [Read more...]

Must-Have College Supplies for New Students. When you are going through your college packing list, checking and re-checking each and every item, the sheer amount of stuff that you will need for the next 4 years can be really overwhelming. To make things easier for you we have compiled a list of the must-have college supplies for new students. We have tried to cover all bases and once you go through this short but informative list, you will have your college packing done in record time. Must-Have College Supplies for New Students 1) A Sleek Functional Backpack If you are looking for a basic backpack that is lightweight but big enough to fit your laptop, then you can go for the STARTTID Backpack from IKEA, which starts for as little as ten bucks. There is a front pocket where you can keep the essentials, and the two side pockets can be used to keep the water bottle and the umbrella. This backpack is a must-have for your first day on campus. Buy it here: backpack 2) … [Read more...]