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YOUR GUIDE TO FRESHMAN LIFE WRITTEN BY STUDENTS, FOR STUDENTS

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Welcome to the best four years of your life. Being a Chippewa doesn’t disappoint. You’ll hear time and time again that college is the place to make mistakes, which is very true, but we Chippewas like to help each other out. This publication was created by the students at Central Michigan Life, one of the nation’s top student media companies, to help you navigate your first year here. In this publication, you’ll find everything from our personal stories to tips and tricks we wish we would have known as freshmen.

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Open Letter to the Parents of a Freshman

Chippewa Drew Forrest Class of 2018 Central Michigan University

Congratulations on sending your child into the next chapter of their life. Continuing to pursue an education is always beneficial. As my father told me, “Even when times get hard, they can’t take away your education.”

You may have some questions about how Central Michigan University is going to affect your child. Here is what I want to share with you as I leave campus to begin the next chapter of my life.

Attending a university will not sway your child towards a political party.

Every day, your student will be exposed to new ideas, ideologies and political parties.

Universities do not create thought sheep, they welcome (and challenge) everyone’s opinions.

If your student has a political party he or she agrees with, there is a group of like-minded people for them. In college, there is a lid for every pot.

They will be encouraged to get involved If we boil down the goal of college, we get two things. College is here for us to network (make friends that can help us get jobs) and to have a job lined up outside of college. Getting involved is the best way for your child to do that. I am not saying your college student won’t get a job if they don’t. However, a network of friends who have a network of friends helps tremendously. P.S. Central is full of professional organizations (there is a lid for every pot).

Your student is safe here No one wants to send their child to potential danger, but like Dory says in “Finding Nemo” – You can’t make sure nothing will happen to them, because nothing would ever happen to them. Mount Pleasant is a safe and tight knit community. On top of that, our community is protected by three local police departments. On campus we have the Central Michigan Police, in town we have the Mt. Pleasant Police and right next door we have the Tribal Police Department – Michigan State Police and the Isabella County Sheriff ’s Department also are nearby. These departments work together, especially in times of crisis. You can believe CMU is well covered.

They miss you Your college student will be very busy.

Between making friends, adjusting to living somewhere else and doing homework, their time will be limited. They will not call you as much, but don’t worry. They still love and miss you. Their time is just split between a lot more responsibilities. Try setting up a contact schedule, just make sure you’re not overbearing.

Again, congratulations on sending your child to college. It is a time of learning, growth and fun. As you leave this campus, remember that you have made the right choice. Your college students will thank you in the long run.

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RESIDENCE HALL

S P I T L A V I SURV The first weeks of the fall semester feel like you are away at summer camp. It is important to remember that you will be living in your residence hall room for roughly eight months out of the year.

Therefore, you need to take time to make your room feel comfortable.

Here are some suggestions for turning your residence hall room into a place that you will be proud to call home.

Make it familiar and comfortable, but new

Maintain a tidy and clean room

Hang a few pictures of your family and friends or include some favorite knickknacks on your desk. Other additions to your room that can make it more comfortable are pillows, blankets, a comfy chair/bean bag or a futon.

Now that you are living away at school, you have to remember that it is your responsibility to keep your living environment clean. You will feel more at home and less stressed if your room is tidy and organized. To make it easier keeping some cleaning supplies in your room.

Keep some snacks in your room

Respect your roommates and they will respect you.

Even though you will have a meal plan there will be times when you need a snack after studying, going to class or binge-watching Netflix. There will also be times when you will not find anything on the cafeteria menu appealing, so having some ready available snacks in your room is beneficial. Some recommendations are granola bars, pretzels, or crackers. If you have a refrigerator some kind of protein like yogurt or string cheese would also be a good idea.

Conflict will arise and it is important to know how you and your roommates will communicate and resolve the situation. Roommate agreements guide the discussion about how clean you and your roommates want the room to be, what time everyone prefers to have quiet hours and how everyone prefers to communicate. You may not be best friends with your roommates and that is okay, but it is still important to be on good terms with your roommates.

Use your limited space wisely

Leave your room door open

Some people spring for the lofted bed option or flip their bed so there is storage room underneath it to effectively use the small space. Some small storage shelves are also helpful in saving space to store food, electronics, school supplies, etc.

One way to save space in your dresser is to roll any pants so that more clothes will fit in the drawers. Another tip is to designate drawers for certain types of items.

The way to meet your hall neighbors is to leave your door open so that you can welcome visitors and say hi to people.

Those who pass by your door can say hello and strike up a conversation with you. Even if you are shy you can meet someone who has similar interests, but it takes being open to other people in your hall in order to meet some friendly neighbors.

Get out of the dorm Now that you have made your room feel like a home, it is time to get out and explore campus. Whether that means going to the Bovee University Center or Grawn Hall to study in north campus, or maybe heading to the library for a place quiet to work; it is crucial that you do not hide in your room.

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Where to work out on campus

By Cassie Malhado Staff Writer

Your first year at a university can feel like your entire life has changed. You’re trying to balance new friends and homework and you are dealing with numerous phone calls from your parents asking if you’re having fun. Before you know it, you haven’t worked out in weeks!

The freshman fifteen is a very real thing, but so is living a healthy, happy life. That’s why it’s important to know where the closest resources for your workout needs are, because working out shouldn’t complicate your life but enhance it!

When you want to burn off some stress – and calories – here are a few places you can visit.

CMU Student Activities Center (SAC) First, always call it the SAC, not the Student Activities Center. Second, make it your best friend. We’re lucky enough to have a free workout center on campus complete with a sauna and pool. Take advantage of it! While the SAC can get busy between 3-7 p.m., their accommodating weekday hours of 6-12 a.m. make it so everyone can find some time to workout. A bonus is that we have all new equipment in the basement!

Towers and East Campus Fitness Centers Perfect for those Winter days you don’t want to walk to the SAC, the Towers and East Campus Fitness Centers are home to numerous cardio machines and free weights. Free to students, these spaces are perfect for when you need a quick workout between classes and don’t have time to go far. While they might not have every machine you could want,

their convenience outweighs their limited machines.

Your Own Residence Hall Surprisingly, most residence halls have mini-workout rooms in the building! Be sure to ask your deskie within the first week of classes if your residence hall has a workout room and what its policies are. Each workout room has different amenities depending on where you are living. Some have squat racks and free weights, while others have a cardio or a dance room complete with ballet barres.

Res Life will even host fitness classes in these rooms, so be sure to get a schedule of their events. While these rooms are for very specific workouts, they fulfill the need of getting in a quick set between studying for exams.

Your dorm room Sometimes you won’t have time for a one to two-hour gym sesh because of piles of homework and meetings. However, your dorm room is a great place for a free, quick workout! When time is limited, grab your yoga mat, find a good workout app and get going. This also provides for a well-deserved break between homework assignments. Working out will get your endorphins going and help reduce the stress you’re feeling from being buried in responsibilities!

College is fun, but it’s also exceptionally busy. Don’t forget to make working out a part of your everyday schedule with these campus resources.

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How to capture the special moments while staying present

By Suzannah Koop Staff Writer

Things can get hectic during your first year of college, and often it seems like the days are just flying by. Experiences you have will begin to flow together, and it becomes hard to keep track of things you do every day. You have to find the balance between reflecting on the past, being present and planning for the future.

The hardest of these three things is most likely being present and appreciating the moments you are a part of.

Get some good footage

One good way to manage being present while documenting your memories is through Snapchat. Rather than posting videos and pictures to your story throughout the night, save them. This

way, it makes a fun little scrapbook of pictures and videos that you get to scroll through the next day. This is also a good way to keep you from posting something that you may end up regretting.

Write it all down – the good and the bad

Another good way to document your time here at CMU is with a journal.

Keeping a diary of your thoughts sounds cheesy, but in the end, it reminds you of so many important days you may have forgotten. If not every day, journal at least once a week to remember all the good stuff. It’s beneficial to write down how you feel about a situation in your own words so you can reflect and potentially learn something about yourself. Although much of college is about

academic learning, it’s about personal learning and growth as well.

Listen to the music One creative way to document memories is with playlists. Whether you use Spotify or Apple Music, add songs to a playlist that remind you of a certain semester, a person or a night you experience here. Our brains are wired in such a way that we link music to specific memories or times in our lives. You can listen to these playlists a couple years down the line and remember all the moments you went through in college. The songs you listened to while walking to class, the album you would put on when cleaning with your roommate, really anything.

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Everyone is welcome at the chapel!

What Will you find at Christ the King lutheran Chapel?

Student Center • Lots of friendly faces • Plenty of table space for group projects • A comfy couch for a nap • Christian encouragement and support

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You’ve got your comforter, clothes, cleaning supplies and everything else you need for your stay in the residence halls ... or do you?

It’s easy to remember the basics to bring to college, but there’s always a few items you end up forgetting.

Skip the last-minute trip to the store and read up on a few items you may forget to bring with you. These aren’t suggestions, they’re essentials – so start packing!

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Whether it be a large window fan or a small personal fan, be sure to avoid the effects of high temperatures with the help of this heat-eliminating tool.

Reusable water bottle

Positively impact the environment and stay hydrated throughout a day of classes and extracurriculars with a reusable water bottle.

Carrying a water bottle with you between classes or keeping one near you while you work on homework in the library or dorm rooms will keep you hydrated and healthy throughout the school year.

Laundry basket

One of the easiest ways to keep your dirty clothes in check is to keep a laundry basket in your room. Storing a laundry basket under your bed or someplace in your dorm room will give you a place to throw your dirty laundry in. Plus, it’ll make it so much easier to carry your clothes down to the laundry room.

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Most incoming college freshmen always seem to forget that they must walk to class every single day, rain or shine. Watching from your dorm as rain downpours from the sky is the worst; no one likes walking in the rain. Avoid showing up to class sopping wet with the help of an umbrella. Don’t be tempted to skip class due to the rain – attack the rain by grabbing your umbrella.

Cafeteria food is simple, quick and easy, but sometimes it’s nice to eat food in your dorm room. Whipping together a dormfriendly meal requires plates, bowls, utensils and any other kitchenware you can think of. It’s important to bring basic kitchenware with you to school because you never know when you’ll

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want a nice meal from the comfort of your dorm… or if you’re looking for a quick late-night snack.

Medicine

Sickness passes between students pretty quickly in close quarters, and it’s never a fun time.

Don’t lay around in your bed feeling sick and helpless; take action with the help from a little medicine.

Preferred medicines for common illnesses such as a cold, the flu, a headache or any other alignment is key to staying healthy during your first year living on your own.

A comfortable pair of shoes

Although CMU’s campus is fairly small and easy to navigate, you’ll be doing a whole lot of walking to and from your classes. Avoid blisters and sore feet by bringing with you a comfortable pair of shoes. If you don’t have any, it’s the perfect excuse to go shopping for new shoes. You’re welcome.

Swimsuit

One of the many perks of attending Central is free admission to the Student Activity Center, or SAC. The SAC gives students

the chance to work out using some of the numerous pieces of equipment, run on the indoor track and play a variety of sports on the multiple types of courts. However, most people forget that the SAC is home to a large pool and hot tub.

Going for a quick swim or taking a dip in the hot tub is the best way to unwind after a long, stressful week, so make sure to pack your swimsuit!

Speakers

Music is a tool that can bring people together, and it’s a great way to kill the quiet when you’re doing homework or hanging out with friends. Don’t rely on your phone’s built-in speaker to deliver the level of sound you need; be sure to pack a portable speaker so that you can play your music anytime, anywhere.

Important documents

You’re on your own in college, so now is the time to step up and take responsibility. This includes bringing important information with you to school.

Whether it be a prescription, insurance card, bank information or your Social Security card if you plan on looking for a job, it’s important to bring these necessary documents with you because you are in charge now.

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Grand Central Magazine is CMU’s online student magazine. With their mission to capture the “Central Michigan University experience,” you can catch up on the latest style trends, campus events, food hacks and much more by visiting their website or following them on social media.

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Campus Dining Hall hacks will show your good taste

By Abby Fischer Staff Writer

Dining hall eating can get pretty boring after your first few months of college. To be honest, there’s only so much stirfry you can eat. Coming up with ways to put a twist on dining hall staple pieces is what will keep you sane.

Consider these dining hall hacks when you are feeling a hunger for something different.

Dress up your burger

Banana toast

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Loaded fries

Keep it fresh

Turn your dining hall burger from drab to fab by adding toppings from the salad bar. Start with a plain burger, then grab your cheese of choice from the sandwich station and additional toppings from the salad bar.

From the classic mushroom and swiss, to the unconventional guacamole and pepper jack, the possibilities are endless.

Sick of eggs and sausage for breakfast? This is a great option for a quick breakfast. Smother some toast with peanut butter, then top it off with banana slices. If you want to add a little something sweet, add a dash of cinnamon or a handful of chocolate chips from the dessert station.

When you’re feeling classy, grab some bread from the soup station or cut up a bagel and top it with diced tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette from the salad bar. With minimal effort, you’ll definitely impress your friends with your culinary skills.

In case you haven’t noticed, the salad bar isn’t just for salad.

Grab a side of fries and take them over to the salad bar. Top them with cheese and bacon and microwave them so the cheese gets nice and melty. Top it off with some chili for a delicious basket of loaded french fries.

Ditch the drab cooked veggies they’re serving with the meatloaf and exchange them for fresh vegetables from the salad bar. The prepared veggies in the steam trays aren’t too tasty, plus cooking vegetables can take some of the vitamins and antioxidants out of them. Steam your veggie of choice in the microwave for a better tasting, nutrient rich side dish. Your taste buds will thank you.

Meal plans don’t have to be boring.

Don’t be afraid to experiment and create your own dish!

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How to get the most out of your college meal plans

By Alex London Staff Writer

There are many perks in choosing to go to Central Michigan University.

One of those perks – Flex Dollars.

Flex Dollars are a great part of your meal plan that allow you to purchase food at campus restaurants.

The amount of Flex Dollars you get depends on the meal plan you choose.

THE GREEN PLAN 32 meals per two weeks- average 18 meals per week with $250 Flex Dollars per semester.

THE BLUE PLAN 30 meals per two week- average 15 meals per week with $490 Flex Dollars per semester.

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Your meals are loaded on your Central Card also known as your campus ID card. You can use Flex at all restaurants on campus and if you find yourself running out of meal swipes at the dining halls you can even use Flex to buy a meal.

serving goods. Try buying snacks such as tortilla chips and hummus. Snacks like these will last longer (unless you have no self-control) saving you trips to the market.

Keep snacks within your reach

HERE ARE SOME TIPS ON HOW TO STRETCH YOUR FLEX. Make a budget

In the first month of a new semester it’s easy to wildly spend your Flex, from buying late night snacks to just the everyday coffee stops, it all adds up.

Before you know it, those Flex Dollars are gone. To prevent this, make a budget! A simple way to do this is to figure out how many weeks are in a semester.

(I’ll do the math for you) there are roughly 16. Take your total amount of Flex Dollars and divide it by 16.

The number you get is the max you can spend per week. For example, if you have the 10 meals a week meal plan, you are given $250 in Flex. This gives you a little over $15 to spend each week.

Buy in bulk

When buying snacks from The Market make sure you buy in bulk. Instead of stopping to get coffee on campus every day, buy instant coffee or coffee beans from the market. These last much longer than single

Keep a granola bar or whatever your favorite snack is with you at all times. If you get hungry in between classes, you won’t need to use Flex on something small. This helps you save your time and Flex Dollars.

Reward yourself

Use your Flex when you really feel like you deserve it. Especially if you are having a bad day or you feel like you have been working really hard. (But really ask yourself if you need it). Everyone needs a pick me up from time to time. There is no better feeling than spending money that doesn’t really feel like your own, on yourself.

Using these tips will insure that you will Flex throughout the semester, and hopefully have some to spare. If you ever find yourself in need of more Flex or you’re running low early in the semester, there are options to add more to your account. You can do that by going to cmu.campusdish.com or the kiosks in various dorm halls that allow you add more Flex to your Central Card.

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Keeping your friends close and your long-distance friends closer

By Anna Kendall Staff Writer

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College provides you with a special opportunity to meet, and connect with, a new and diverse group of people. For many students, making friends is one of the best parts of starting college. In the midst of all of the new friendships that you’ll be forming in your first few weeks at CMU, you might start to worry about how you’ll be able to maintain relationships you have back home.

Here are some tips for keeping up with your hometown friends while making the most out of your days at school.

Be prepared to put in some work

Long distance relationships, even if they are just friendships, require a bit of effort and adjustment. Going from seeing a person every day to only once every few months is a big change, and it will force certain things about your relationship to change. It’s important to learn how to keep each other updated on the big events of your life without overwhelming each other with all of the little details.

Don’t feel bad about making other friends

If you’re the one who is having an easier time making friends, you might feel guilty about it – don’t. College is supposed to be a time of growth, and sometimes you have to learn to grow on your own. Don’t let anyone limit you.

Real friends will be happy to see you trying new things and putting yourself out there, rather than resentful that they aren’t having as much fun.

Find what works best for you

Figure out what kind of communication works best for each

of you to stay connected without suffocating one another. You might decide to have a bi-weekly skype date, or maybe you’ll share short daily updates to keep up your snapchat streak. Find what works best for your friendship and stick to it.

Don’t compare your relationships

It might be tempting to compare what kind of friends you are making at CMU versus your pals are meeting elsewhere.

Resist the temptation to compare their life at school to yours. Jealousy can be silent killer of long distance friendships. Give each other space to meet new people and have new, separate experiences without letting your insecurities get the best of you.

Find little ways to show you’re thinking of them

Keeping in contact is good, but some days you might want to do just a little bit more to remind someone that they’ve got a special place in your heart.

Remember to send them a good luck text on the day of their next big exam or send them a letter or postcard. You

could even make a small care package full of some CMU memorabilia to show off your school pride, and your big heart, to your pals.

Recognize that it’s OK if the relationship fizzles out

Not all friendships are built to last a lifetime. Distance can be a killer for even some of the most intimate bonds. If some of your friendships start to feel like a chore, consider letting it fade. People change when they leave for college, and sometimes you don’t always change together. It’s okay to recognize that you’ve grown apart and pursue other things.

Don’t sweat it

Don’t spend too much of your time worrying about how you and your closest high school friends will stay caught up with one another once you’re all at your respective schools. With a little bit of work and adjustment, you’ll have no trouble maintaining your genuine hometown relationships while you form new bonds with the wonderful people you’re about to meet at CMU.

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Networking

will help you step out of your comfort zone Arriving at college can be an exciting and scary experience.

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By Brandon LaBean Staff Writer

new environment to navigate.

It may seem daunting at first but talking to new people and trying new things is the key to feeling comfortable in college.

What is networking? Here are a few tips on how to step out of your comfort zone and meet new people.

Make some connections

To network means to interact with other people to exchange information and develop contacts, especially to further one’s career. All of your peers are here for the same reason. You might as well meet some new people that may share interests and goals that might help you land a job or an internship later on in life.

How to Network

You may be asking yourself how you might start up a conversation and make those connections. Do you remember those ice breakers that you were forced to do in class? Make a joke about a common interest or something that just happened in your class. Are you trying to talk to someone who is widely known or has a large social media presence? Research their profile on LinkedIn or Facebook so that the conversation can flow quicker. Dress

professionally but make sure your outfit reflects your personality. Don’t be someone you aren’t. The best way to make connections is to stay genuine, be yourself and just have a simple conversation.

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Join an RSO

Find an RSO that includes activities that you have a passion for and go to a meeting or an event. This is an easy way to find peers that have similar interests as you.

Having that similarity makes it that much easier to start a conversation with these other people. Look for RSO’s that compliment your career or major. Not only will the connections you build in these organizations further your career and skill sets, but they will allow you to make friends with similar goals. Friends with similar interest and goals create stronger bonds that will last longer thank superficial friendships.

Go to the SAC

There are a ton of fun things to do at the Student Athletic Center that will allow you to connect with your peers. Play a game of pick-up basketball, soccer or volleyball and meet some people. Being on a sports team is an easy way to make new friends. Go swim in the pool or play a game of billiards.

You will meet a lot of cool people and who knows, you may even start meeting up with them every week to play a game.

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On Campus Jobs

Another team environment that forces you to work and communicate with others.

The cafeterias, various communication centers and athletic center have many positions for students who seek them out. This is an easy way to connect with new people friends while you make a few extra dollars.

You never know what customer you may serve that might have connections that could help you out in your career. Always have meaningful conversations with strangers you meet. It could benefit you later on in life.

Activities like the New Venture Competition will encourage you to work with your fellow students and connect with faculty and alumni.

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How to get organized during your freshman year Subscribe to a news source

By Molly Young Staff Writer

College can definitely be overwhelming from when you first step foot on campus to when you’re in the library cramming for your final week of exams. I’m a senior and graduating in just a couple months.

Looking back, there are plenty of habits I’m glad I made and some I wish I had started earlier.

Here are a few tips to help keep your sanity throughout your college experience.

Get a planner

If you take any advice from reading this, make sure it’s this. At any point, you’re going to be balancing tons of things at once: multiple classes, due dates, friends, birthdays, meetings, work and everything in between to remember. Getting a planner that you use everyday is your strongest lifeline. We’re all human, so there’s no way we can remember everything all the time. Get yourself a planner to ensure you don’t miss a thing. It’s always a good feeling to check something off your list, and you can find fun planners to spice things up a bit. A couple good ones I’ve found are from Paper Source, Target and Lilly Pulitzer.

The best way to stay informed about what is happening on campus is to read Central Michigan Life, the university’s award-winning student media company. Follow CM Life on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, visit cm-life.com for stories, videos and podcasts and pick up print editions on Monday and Thursday.

Staying informed in college is so important; it helps you form opinions on topics, gives you more of an understand of what’s going on in the world and is useful when it comes to writing papers on current events. There are many college student-focused newsletters out there that help keep you informed about what’s going on in the world. My personal favorite is The Skimm.

Set personal goals

When we come to college, we all have things we want to achieve.

Whether it’s signing your dream major or finding lifelong friends, there are steps to take to get there.

In order to get where you want to be, you have to start with some Start a routine small personal goals. These can be At some point, we’re all going to have full time working out at least twice a week, jobs that require a consistent schedule. Getting into joining a club or organization this a routine is helpful because you know what to expect semester or saving up some cash. each day, and you stay on track. During my freshman Whatever it is, write down your year, I heard a tip from someone that really stuck with personal goals and set due dates me: if you work hard and get things done everyday and check points for them. At the from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., you’ll feel more accomplished end of each semester, take a look and be less likely to be pulling all-nighters every at MD your progress and build on your Brenda week. Wake up around the same time each day, andNyamogo, goals for the future. set aside time to eat, workout, do homework and get enough sleep. Your body will thank you for this.

College takes a mix of organization, fun, hard work Create a resume and some mistakes every once in Even though you may not have a ton of things to awhile. By starting small habits like put on a resume during your first year of college, these in the beginning, you’ll be you’ve got to start somewhere. Just simply learning able to look back on your college the dos and don’ts of resumes and picking out a format that works for you is a huge time-saver when experience and have no regrets. it comes to suddenly needing to throw one together.

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For the sake of research, of course. Dragging my townie boyfriend along, I found everything from classic diners to elegant dining experiences. Bon appétit!

Pisanello’s Pizza

for when you have pizza on your mind Everyone loves a good lunch buffet, especially when the buffet offers pizza, soup and salad. I recommend the chicken Alfredo pizza. It might be the best pizza in town!

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Pixie

when you are in a classic mood.

Pixie is a blast from the past. Decorated as a 50s diner, you can enjoy burgers, Coney dogs, fries and shakes. If you need fast-food, but aren’t in the mood for a chain restaurant, Pixie is a good option.

Kaya Coffee House

when you are exploring downtown This sandwich shop exemplifies all the charm of downtown Mount Pleasant. There are more than 60 sandwiches to choose from along with baked goods, soups, salads and burgers. You will be hard-pressed not to find something you like.

for a quick break between classes Offering a comfortable atmosphere and a great cup of coffee or tea, Kaya is a favorite student study spot. Specialty sandwiches, salads and snacks are available, close to campus inside The Malt Shop Café, for a quick, inexpensive bite to eat. Stop by and find out why this is a Chippewa favorite!

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How to find, and keep, a job while attending CMU

By Mike Blackburn Staff Writer

On-campus employers are very flexible with scheduling times, making even a hectic schedule a workable one.

You also never have to worry about being scheduled to work at the same time as a class.

Student Employment Services offers job descriptions including information on which positions are available and the skills and duties being performed.

They also have other helpful pieces of advice like job search tips, answers to frequently asked questions and the application for getting a red card which allows you to work on campus.

Employers will work with you

On campus jobs will work with you and your class schedule. Start by checking for employment in your residence hall, and then branch out from there. There’s a large variety of jobs on campus here at Central.

While food services is the number one employer on campus, you don’t have to work with food. Check out jobs at the SAC, the library, even CM Life for wider variety of jobs.

It’s important not to dive into heavy hours when going to school and working. Take it slow if allowed. At my various jobs over the years I could pick my hours. I always found it better to start by adding 3-5 hours more at a

time and working it like that for two weeks before deciding if it was good or not. This allows you to feel out how it works for you. Also, don’t be afraid to say no. Declining an extra shift is okay, even if you feel pressured, because your supervisors understand school is your No. 1 priority.

Get organized

Never underestimate the power of a good schedule. At the beginning of the semester, I always go through my syllabi and write down all the assignment due dates in an agenda.

It’s important to know what’s due and when, because it allows you to know in advance what weeks you should try to work less. I also find it helpful to schedule mandatory study hours. It can sometimes be a hassle to stick to them but giving yourself those hours each week will help create a healthy pattern in your life.

College is stressful, working is stressful. Throwing those two together at the same time can make it easy to burn out, which is one of the worst things you can do to yourself. Take a break occasionally and do something for yourself. It’s important to destress every now and again when working or you’ll wind up just going through the motions every day.

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Take time to take care

By Lauren Sobecki Staff Writer

For most students, college is their first real taste of freedom. You no longer have someone reminding you to finish your homework, wanting you home by a certain time or doing things for you like your laundry and cooking your dinner. This leaves you with little-to-no structure. If you don’t manage your time wisely, you can easily burn out. You need to make it a priority to find the time for self-care. Below are some easy ideas on how you can make sure to self-care.

Make time to work out

The Student Activities Center, or SAC, is free and open to all CMU students. Physical activity can help relieve stress. If the SAC isn’t really your jam, checkout Adventure Seminars, which includes a rock wall and high ropes course located in Finch.

Eliminate stressors when possible

Have an assignment due Tuesday morning? Print it out Monday night.

Have a busy day planned and don’t think you’ll have time to hit the cafe?

Pack some snacks to keep you fueled during the day. Do you know you’re not a morning person? Set aside your clothes and backpack out before bed so you won’t have to worry about it the next morning.

Though these seem like small tasks, if something comes up that’s causing you to run behind, you’ll have one less thing to worry about.

Nap as needed

It is recommended that you get eight hours of sleep per night in order to be able to pay attention in classes and avoid health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. Between late night study sessions and waking up early for your 8 a.m. class, sometimes it’s hard to get eight hours of sleep.

You can catch up on your sleep by taking a nap. I’m not saying to come back from class and pass out for five hours, but don’t beat yourself up. If you need to lay down for an hour or so

before going to the library or a meeting with whichever registered student organization you choose to pursue, do it.

Odds are the power nap will help you focus and perform better.

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Hanging out with friends, eliminating stress and working out will help your mental health during your freshman year.

Eat well to feel well

Having a meal plan at the cafeteria can be both a blessing and a curse.

You don’t have to worry about preparing your own meals or cleaning up the kitchen, but it’s also easy to opt for pizza and ice cream every day. Be sure to take advantage of more nutritional options such as the salad bar or mongolian grill in RFOC, the acronym for the cafeteria located in the Towers.

Get in touch with your spiritual side

Set aside time to pray, meditate, journal, practice yoga or whatever it is that helps your soul feel better.

It’s easy to stray away from old habits with the responsibility and stressors college may put on you. If you can’t seem to motivate yourself to do these things on your own, there’s tons of groups on and around campus that can help you practice this type of self-care.

Also, if you are looking for a more private way to quiet your mind, download one of the many meditation apps available for your phone. Most are free, and many cost less than $5.

Cleanliness is key

You’ve probably been doing chores most of your life, and just because you’re no longer under your parents roof doesn’t mean you’re off the hook.

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I know cleaning isn’t fun, but nobody likes a roommate who doesn’t pull their weight. This also goes for laundry. Doing laundry can be a hassle, but the last thing you’re going to want to do is have your heart set on wearing a particular outfit, only to realize it’s been in with the dirty clothes for three weeks. Consider yourself lucky; when I was a freshman, we had to pay to do laundry.

Make time to do something you enjoy

Whatever it is you’re into, don’t forget about it just because you’re in college now. While this is a pivotal time to try new things, you can still continue to expand on skills or hobbies you love. If you can’t justify spending the time doing what you love for leisure purposes, look into joining an RSO or taking a class that focuses on your passion area.

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DISPLAYING YOUR

By CM Life Staff Reports

NOT OK

Multiple vertical stripes

OK!

OK!

Half & half face paint

Single or double line maroon and gold eye paint

NOT OK

Multiple zig zag stripes

Each year at Central Michigan University football games, a few students wear face painting and eye black that, regardless of their intentions, can be insensitive and demeaning to members of the Anishnaabeg people, known more commonly as the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.

The issue can be confusing: how does an institution directly tied to the Tribe honor a proud community with a rich history while reconciling the fact that portrayals of that Tribe come with pain?

To help solve the issue, CMU and the Tribe have been working together for

decades to educate students on what is acceptable and what is not.

“The relationship between the tribe and university is as strong as it ever has been,” said Frank Cloutier, public relations director of the tribe.

Wearing eye paint is fine, as are faces that are half maroon and half gold.

But wearing multiple stripes, either vertically, horizontally or as zig-zag lines, is inappropriate.

Cloutier said honoring his people comes from recognizing they are a competitive people. He said students choosing higher education are making

positive choices that support their school, connects to values of the tribe.

“When (students) go to those these events, what is best for the many is best for the few,” Cloutier said. “That’s what being a Chippewa is all about, knowing those traits and being proud of them.”

Students can find these rules online at the CMU athletics website and in the student handbook.

Freshmen orientation also addresses what constitutes appropriate behavior.

In August 2005, the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) put CMU and 18 other schools on a list

of institutions that “display hostile or abusive, racial, ethnic, national origin mascots, nicknames or imagery.”

The university appealed this decision and was exonerated after proving the strength of the relationship with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe through their written approval.

“If (students) want to show school sprit, look at the protocols the university put in place to show it appropriately and educate what is being a flying C and what a Chippewa native American is,” Cloutier said.

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redefine yourself at college through your goals, involvements and community.

Be comfortable with becoming uncomfortable

Navigating the unknown can be a bit intimidating at first. As time goes on, things will become more familiar. Don’t be afraid to challenge yourself. Trying new things and facing the nerves will make you stronger in the end. Be open to new opportunities such as attending a leadership workshop, joining an organization or assisting with a volunteer project. These small experiences may leave a greater impact than you could imagine.

Life seemed simple and easy before you left home for Central Michigan University.

Everyone knew who you were. You knew everyone in your community. That’s the reason you felt “at home.”

Now, things are different. College life is new, an opportunity to start again. You are not your past. You are not what others labeled you as. You have the ability to

Define personal goals and make a plan to achieve them

Sometimes the end goals we set can seem so far away. We often forget about the importance of the steps it takes to get there.

Goals can start small, and they don’t all have to be oriented around your career. College is a time to have fun and find yourself. Think about characteristics that you want to possess and take daily steps to be better every day.

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One way to find yourself is to start defining what you’re passionate about.

What types of activities or interests do you have? What do you get excited talking about? Define what those areas are and meet others who share passions with you. What you loved in high school might not be what you love now, and that’s okay. New passions are discovered as old ones fade away.

Remember who you are as you start college, is not who you have to be when you finish. Be patient in the process of defining who you want to be. Change doesn’t happen overnight. Start small, be present and jump in with both feet. With these simple steps you’ll be a pro college student in no time!

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From small town to college town How living at CMU will change you

By Brianna Brugel Staff Writer

Adjusting to life at a university can be challenging, especially if you come from a small town. If you are anything like me, you can name everyone in your graduating class and teachers knew who you were before they had you as a student.

For me, growing up in a small town was awesome. However, it didn’t quite prepare me for the transition of moving to a university where there are over 20,000 people in a one-mile radius of me.

It can seem overwhelming at first. Unlike my hometown, it is easy to blend in with the crowd and even easier to get lost in the hustle and bustle of college life. While the transition from life in a small town to a university seems daunting, I am here to tell you it’s easier than it seems.

This is how I found my place at CMU.

Find your people

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In order to transition from your small town to a university, it is important for you to find something you enjoy and people who share the same interests as you. In high school, being involved in sports or organizations outside of class was an expectation. CMU offers hundreds of registered student organizations for you to choose from.

Join an intramural sports team, attend your dorm hall council meeting or get an on campus job! The options are endless. Be sure to attend Mainstage to find an organization that interests you!

By joining an organization, you will find a group of people to connect with and a place to feel comfortable, making the transition to life at college easier.

Get to know your professors

One of the biggest changes going from a small town high school to a university is the student to professor ratio. It can be overwhelming on your first day of class to walk into a lecture hall with more than 100 students in it. Developing a personal relationship with your professors is more difficult than it was in high school. You will have to put in effort to develop a relationship with them but trust me it is worth it. Your teachers will become your mentors. They will go above and beyond to help you on class work and they may even become a reference for you. Go to their office hours, raise your hand and participate in class.

You will change, but don’t forget where you came from

It’s inevitable, attending a university will change you. In college, you are surrounded by many different cultures and opinions. You will realize that the world is so much bigger than your hometown, and you will grow to love the diversity of people. You will realize that although not everyone will know who you are in college, the relationships you develop here are so fulfilling and pure. You will be forced outside of your comfort zone time and time again. Each time you return home for a visit you will notice how much you have grown.

Never forget where you came from because although college will broaden your perspective, your hometown will always be a part of you. Do not resist the change; keep meeting new people and trying new things. College is about finding your interests and CMU will provide you with endless opportunities to expand beyond your hometown.

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Being homesick: life at home will still be there waiting for you

By Rebecca Ballard Staff Writer

Despite the excitement of your newfound independence away at college, it can be challenging to resist the temptation to go home every chance you get...

Maybe you have responsibilities or just want to be surrounded by family, friends, food and familiarity.

Stay on campus

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Don’t go home every opportunity you get. You get more of an experience when you stay at school and get involved in the college culture. Hudsonville senior, Alyson King said, “If you go home every weekend, you miss out on being around and building relationships with the people you’re going to spend the next 4 years of your life with.”

College culture

Make last minute plans with someone from class or friends down the hall of your dorm. “Take the opportunity to get involved around campus, to make friends and enjoy being with people your age. You will never be around this many people of the same age again,” says Waterford senior Lexi Brady.

Spontaneous plans may mean studying at a local coffee shop, a midnight run to Insomnia Cookies or just staying up until 3 a.m. with new friends down the hall. These small moments are the ones that you only experience while spending time on campus. College is only a few short years; take advantage of the days living with your friends with minimal responsibilities.

What are you leaving behind?

Don’t think of moving to college as leaving behind your hometown. College is the next step in shaping your future and making more friends and memories.

It is easy to make new friends while keeping old ones. Friends and family are just a phone call away, so staying at school for a few weekends won’t keep you from being in touch. Being away for an extended period of time will make you truly appreciate visiting home. When you do visit home, you will be grateful for your family and the little things like getting help with laundry and making home cooked meals. Leaving home is a big step in life, but your life at home will still be there.

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