Welcome Class of 2015 by Arielle Contreras
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f the thought of how on Earth you’re ever going to meet friends in this corn maze of 40,000 students hasn’t already crossed your mind, or if you aren’t already a proud member of the finger painting club after quad day, then this list is for you. The following Freshmen Do’s and Don’ts list will serve as a helpful guide to ensure that you get through the next four years (in, well, four years), and that you leave this place with some BFF’s, a diploma and some great memories.
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Don’t be a senior and realize you have spent three years in the wrong major. First, ask yourself some serious questions: What are you most interested in? What classes excite you? What do you most want to learn about? Answers to these questions will likely lead you to a major that will take you on a
course to a career you can look forward to --- and help you look away from joining the work force of people who hated their majors and eventually hated their jobs.
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Do join at least one extra curricular activity that you aren’t embarrassed to put on a resume (i.e. supplement the finger painting club with a professional organization). Do take advantage of your dorms open-door policy, or talk to your R.A. about implementing one. Chances are you will meet your best friends this way. You don’t want to miss out by being a hermit. Don’t fall victim to the Freshman 15! This does not have to be you. (For more advice about avoiding the Freshman 15, see the article called “Fighting the Freshman 15” by Samantha Krabbe). Don’t forget to have fun. No one likes a party pooper. College is only 4 short years, and as long as you aren’t making recurrent appearances in the Booze News, don’t be afraid to have a little fun Tuesday night before your dreaded 8 a.m. We work hard and play hard at U of I! 1
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THE FRESHMEN SURVIVAL AUGUST 2011 GUIDE Low Cal Dining Options in the Dorms
Illini Sports
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Conventional Wisdom from an Incoming Senior Top Campus Bars
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My Second Home
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Out-of-State, Out-of-Mind How the MTD Works
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Gen-Ed, Worries No More
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How to Survive your Freshman Year
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Top Campus Bars by Jiayun Chen
The Princeton Review has published the rankings of the Top American Party Schools for 2011-2012. Ohio University took over University of Georgia’s first place from last year. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has gone up to 11th place for 2011-2012, up from 18th place last year. Many bars on campus are within walking distance --Murphy’s on Sixth and Green, Clybourne and FireHaus are right next to each other on Sixth Street, Legends on Green Street across from Urban Outfitters, Joe’s Brewery on Fifth Street next to Potbelly Sandwich and The Red Lion on Third an Green. Murphy’s and Legends are similar; since they are both bars where you can relax, have good conversation, drinks and food. Murphy’s offers big, juicy burgers
that are definitely worth a try, along with a teriyaki chicken salad. Green Street. FireHaus’ signature mixed drink, the Fish Bowl, contains vodka, Sprite and some other fun flavors. A Fish Bowl is a drink big enough to share with your of age friends. During the summer and early in the fall, when drinking outdoors is still decent, FireHaus’ has a back porch for outdoor drinking. If you feel like dancing, you should definitely check out The Clybourne. It’s a three-story club with a dance floor on the main level. On the downside, it is usually packed on Thursdays and Fridays. In the day time, The Clybourne is a coffee house called The Toasted Bean. Joes Brewery has both a relaxed and upbeat atmosphere suited for dancing. It has outdoor tables for enjoying the evening breeze
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and some drinks in the beer garden, and an indoor dance floor. During the summer, there are great food specials every day, such as Monday half-priced sandwiches, Tuesday half-priced burgers, and Wednesday 50-cent wings and 2 dollar Jager Bombs and waffle fries. The Red Lion, formerly Station 211, is relatively new since its remodel just last fall. Like The Clybourne, Red Lion is a dance club known for its greek atmosphere. Located near Second and Green, this campus bar looks like a castle. In Champaign, the age of entry is 19, but the age to consume is still 21. While going out to the campus bars may be a blast, it is important to remember the dangers of drinking and to always be safe.
Conventional
Wisdom FROM AN INCOMING SENIOR by Kayla Flam
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know what you’re thinking. At least, I think I do. “Why should I listen to the advice of someone who’s only 3 years older than me? If I’m going to listen to someone (which I won’t) I might as well take my parents’ advice.” Well, I have several points to counter that. First, college really isn’t like anything you’ve done before. Your life has been structured in a way that it won’t be for the next four years and there are a lot of things you need to figure out. Second, the advice I got from my dad going into my freshman year was, “Don’t step foot inside Kam’s. It’s a dirty Frat bar.” And his experience there was from when he went to U of I in the 70’s. So your parents aren’t totally out of left field with their advice.
KAM’S REALLY IS A DIRTY FRAT BAR. BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN YOU DON’T EVER STEP FOOD INSIDE IT. I’ve been there, and it is definitely not my cup of tea. If you’ve ever watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer and seen the Bronze or (as I’m
sure is more likely) watched One Tree Hill and seen the bar that Lucas’ mom opens, bars seem like awesome, clean, let anyone in type of places. This is television. Real life, the floors are sticky, there are weird drunk people creepin’ on you, and you can’t hear a damn thing. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good night out, but don’t over do it. Be responsible, know your surroundings, and limit your intake. Your parents are not paying for you to learn the specials at Joe’s. College should be about having fun, but you are there to get an education, too. Which leads me to my next point.
DON’T WALK AROUND AT 3 A.M. BY YOURSELF I feel like this is common sense, but I’ll say it anyway. Crime knows no neighborhood. Sure, there aren’t muggings and hookers and car thieves on every street corner, but you never know what’s going to happen. I once witnessed a guy break into my friend’s car. There are people who are attacked at night and usually they are alone. Please 5
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use the buddy system. It is always better to be safe than sorry. Don’t walk with your iPod on or while distracted on your phone. Be alert. Carry pepper spray and your handy-dandy rape whistle. Chances are you’ll never have a problem, but you want to be ready when you do.
WATCH YOUR STUFF Don’t leave your computer in the library. Don’t set your backpack down on a table that you are not also sitting at. You will meet wonderful people at U of I, but sometimes they just want your stuff. Lock your dorm room when you’re gone. Lock your apartment door and windows. Take stuff home when you leave for break. And know that not everyone is a stranger that takes your stuff. My step-mom, Karen, had an RA who stole peoples’ clothing when they weren’t in their rooms. Nobody was positive she was doing it until Karen saw the RA wearing a piece of clothing that Karen’s mom made for her. I don’t mean to tell you these stories to scare you, but your parents are not here to protect you, and you need to take care of yourself.
DON’T DO LAUNDRY ON SUNDAY If you live in a dorm, this is when everyone does it. Weekdays are busy with class, Friday and Saturday are way too cool for laundry, so that leaves doeverything-you-hate-on poor Sunday. There are lots of other people there, and it will suck trying to find an open washer and dryer. And if you live in an apartment, most banks (except TCF) are closed Sundays. So if you’re out of clothes and quarters, you may be screwed. Keep a schedule and try to do your laundry the same day at least every two weeks.
LEARN THE BUS SYSTEM It is a really useful tool that will get you to all kinds of wonderful (and not so wonderful) places. The schedules may seem daunting at first, but it’s really pretty simple. Each bus has a color and a number, and a designated route. They are all on some sort of time rotation. The ones you will take the most usually run every 10 minutes, which is pretty handy. Take a day to just ride the buses, to see where they go. Most likely you’ll take the Illini, the Yellow, the Teal, or the Silver on a regular basis, but there are tons of colors. And don’t just memorize your route --- have knowledge of the other routes so you can use them on special occasions. Also, your iCard gets you on 6
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for free; the buses mentioned above don’t need I.D. if ridden within campus limits. For all the others, you’ll need to show the driver your card. Oh, and always enter the front and exit the back. People like when you do that. People also like when you
LEAVE YOUR DORM DOOR OPEN Not when you’re not there, obviously, but if you’re just casually doing homework or watching a movie, prop the door open. It allows you to interact with your fellow floor mates, and it could lead to good friendships. Remember, for the most part, nobody else knows anyone, so it is a great time to meet people. Everyone is looking for a friend, so it’s in your benefit to be open.
EXPAND YOUR MIND WITH NEW CLUBS AND CLASSES You will have time to take classes that are different than reading, writing, and arithmetic, so go for it. I’ve taken a class on Modern Poland, several Gender and Women’s Studies classes, and a Companion Animal class (I’m now the family veterinarian). There are a lot of stupid degreeholding people. Be firm in your beliefs, but be open to new ideas. Don’t just become an engineer, or an accountant. Become a welleducated person. There are a lot of stupid degree-holding people. Be firm in your beliefs, but be
open to new ideas. The same goes for clubs. Join a lot. You don’t have to be on the executive board of each, but you can read the emails and see what they’re up to. Who knows, you may find something you’re really passionate about (like JAMS).
CHECK YOUR EMAIL AS IF IT’S A BOMB AND IT WILL GO OFF IF YOU DON’T READ IT Everything gets sent through your Illinois email. Professors, clubs, jobs, the University, your landlord --- everyone communicates this way. Sure, people pick up the phone still, but email is so easy and it is wonderful tool. If you have a smart phone, have it forwarded to your phone. CITES (the campus tech people) have instructions on how to set up
email on your phone on their website. Personally, I get annoyed when people don’t reply within a day. It’s not snail mail. I know you have things to do but so do I, and checking your email should be as constant as checking Facebook and Twitter is.
DON’T POST STUPID SHIT ONLINE People see it, and they will judge you. It may or may not turn out well for you. You have no privacy online, nor should you think you do. Even if your profile is “private” Facebook ultimately owns everything you upload, and people are going to see it one way or another. So or another. So
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These are just knowledge bites that I’ve acquired over the years. U of I and Champaign-Urbana are wonderful places to be, and I know you’ll love every minute of it. Heed my warnings, or don’t. I’m taking a page from the parent book and giving out unsolicited advice, but I’d like to think that mine are more useful than some of the gems I’ve received. So go out there, wear clean underwear, and conquer the campus.
Fighting the Freshman 15: Low Cal Dining Options and Campus Rec by Samantha Krabbe
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you adjust to the beginning of college, you’re going to find yourself biting your nails about a million different things. Will you be able to get along with your roommate? Will you like the people on your floor? Will you make it to all your classes? One cause for anxiety is something we may not like to openly discuss, but deep down terrifies us. The Freshman Fifteen: the notorious excess weight that gradually accumulates from a mix of study snacks, dorm food, loading up on energy drinks and coffee for pulling all nighters, and having Keystone Light poured down your throat by every frat on campus. You can easily avoid the Freshman 15 by paying extra attention to what you eat this semester. The campus dining halls offer a huge variety of meals and snacks, so it’s up to you to make healthy choices. Menus can be found online, as well as schedule information for specialty restaurants offered by individual dining halls, such as Fields of Greens, an all vegetarian option located in Allen Hall. Other specialty restaurants include Taste of Asia, located at ISR on Wednesdays, and Soul Ingredient, a buffet of southernstyle cooking with a live DJ, located at FAR on Thursdays. Menus are also available online for A La Carte items, which are priced individually and can be purchased with Café Credits, Extra Credits, or by credit card at Ikenberry and Busey-Evans. Drinking lots of water is also an extremely important step in keeping off the pounds! Studies show that drinking water is key to a low-calorie diet, as well as overall health. In addition, choosing
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My Second Home by Tori Bokios
It’s become a running joke in my family and I don’t think I’ll ever hear the end of it: “Tori, when you went off to school, we thought we were going to have to turn around and pick you back up, and now we can’t you get you to come home.” This is one of the few jokes my parents make that I can actually grin and laugh at because --- it’s true. Every time I’m home, I’m eagerly anticipating heading back to Champaign and counting the days until my return. Go ahead
and grimace at the cheesiness of my next statement, but Champaign has become home to me. It hasn’t always felt this way though. Two years ago my family’s small Toyota was packed to capacity with all of the freshman dorm essentials in a bright shade of pink. I spent the twohour-long car ride in a state of shock, gazing out the window, my skin a sickly green. Was I actually leaving the comfort and normalcy of suburbia? The thought of living on my own and not being able to see 10 THE SPREAD AUG 2011
my family or best friends everyday was just too much to bare. How in the world was I going to live in what seemed like the tiniest dorm room known to man with a complete stranger? Or navigate through campus? What about classes? Sure I did well in high school, but everyone always says college is a totally different ball game. I dislike change and I knew sitting in the car, gazing at the cornfields with boxes digging into my legs, that change was inevitable. The first couple of weeks were tough and filled with high and low points and many phone
calls to my family that ended with me in tears. Meeting people was easy, but I didn’t feel like I could ever be as close to them as I was with my friends from home. I was instantly overwhelmed with the amount of reading that my classes required and it seemed like I had no time to relax and enjoy myself. When my cell phone broke after being at school only a week, I literally thought I was doomed and should just go to a community college at home.
Bond with people who are feeling homesick too. If you are feeling homesick, you definitely aren’t alone. Open up and share how you are feeling with your roommate or new friends. They will probably relate, and talking about it may really help you feel better.
But with time, everything changed. I met the greatest group of girls who lived on my floor who became like my family. I guarantee we will be lifelong friends. I figured out where everything was on campus, I got accustomed to the workload, and everything just seemed to settle into place. I quickly started having so much fun and was genuinely happy. It took a little time, but I realized how great U of I truly is. That’s when the family jokes started.
Get involved. At U of I, there is a student organization for practically every hobby and interest possible. You will meet a ton of people this way and can participate in some really cool things!
So how did I do it? How did I get through those strenuous first weeks? How can I sit here and say that I am the happiest when I am in Champaign? If homesickness strikes, take my advice and see if any of these things work for you. Before you know it, when you are returning to U of I after a break, you may find yourself like me: On the edge of your seat bouncing with excitement as you return to the familiarity of campus. Here are some tips:
Get yourself into a routine. If you keep yourself busy (which isn’t hard to do at college) and do things that you would normally do at home, you will begin to feel more comfortable.
Rush a fraternity or sorority. This definitely isn’t for everybody and you can battle homesickness without going Greek, but it is a great way to meet people and make such a large campus feel a lot smaller. Utilize a mentor program. Many of the colleges on campus participate in a mentorship program where an older student acts as a mentor for an assigned freshman. Words can’t even begin to express how much my mentor from the College of Media helped me my freshman year. I am so grateful that I had her to turn to. Go out! There is so much to do at U of I. Staying in your room alone is only going to make you feel worse. 11
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Avoid going home too frequently. Even though you miss your family, going home every weekend is just going to make it harder. The weekends at school are so much fun and a great way to bond with your new friends. If you are going home all the time, there is a good chance that you are going to miss out.
Interested in getting involved in Journalism, Advertising and Media Students? You have the choice to work in front of the camera or behind the scenes. If that’s not your style, our Ad Club has positions available for our campaign with the Portland-based non-profit organization CreativeCares. If you don’t even like doing that, become a writer for this magazine, and write about what you have to say when you want. We’re also seeking photographers and designers. For more information, please contact emailjams@gmail.com
Out-of -State, Out-of -Mind by Renee Wunderlich
My decision to come to the U of I was easy. Deciding what I would
need for my first year at college was
TIPS TO TAKE AWAY:
1. If you’re a chick, invest in a good pair of rain boots. You’ll walk a lot on campus, and with all the rain, mud, snow and who knows what else is cluttering the streets of Chambana, it will be good to have your feet safe and dry.
2. Sign up for airline emails. Sometimes they offer special deals and discounts. 3. It gets cold in the Land of Lincoln, and the Chicago wind can be especially cruel when you’re not expecting it. Invest in a warm, but not super-bulky coat.
4. Get to know the area. You don’t need to memorize every suburb, but have one or two cities of reference so you’ll know where all of your new friends hail from, and who may be able to give you a ride to the airport or train station.
5. Set yourself up on Skype if you don’t have an account already. Free face time is a great resource for friends and family back home.
6. Agree on a day and or time to contact your parents, siblings, or anyone else you need to stay in contact with. Having a set schedule that allows both you and your folks to communicate more effectively instead of fighting over times to reconnect or playing phone tag. Give your family a copy of your schedule to ensure they don’t call you during class unless it’s an emergency.
7. Let professors and bosses know that you are not from the immediate area. Knowing this in advance may enable them to be more understanding when it comes time to leave early for a holiday or if you need to miss multiple days if
another matter. I didn’t have anyone
telling me what to expect when I
moved to Illinois. Two years and
there is a family emergency.
8. Ask your roommate(s) to bring heavy, large or bulky items such as a fridge, TV, DVD player or any authorized appliances. You can still split the cost, or offer to shop with your roomie(s) for shared items when you get to campus.
9. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT pack every worldly possession. Move in day is a hectic heap of craziness no matter where you are living, and freshmen always seem to forget that they will have to bring everything either back home or to a
countless trial-and-error experiences
storage unit at the end of the academic year. Pack what you think you will need, and then think of ways to downsize (Ex; bring a few favorite photos, not your
later, I have developed a system that
entire high school year book). This is a good tip for any incoming freshman, but especially for those who are traveling from outside the state lines; less stuff
works best for me as I balance my
means less stress. And remember, if you forget something you think is truly important and can’t buy it in Champaign-Urbana (don’t bring food, laundry detergent, or generic toiletries, we have Walgreens, CVS and a Walmart), you can
life between two homes, 8 hours
always have it mailed in a care package!
apart.
student population at University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana is from Illinois,
10. Enjoy the fact that you are unique! Close to 70 percent of the Undergraduate and more often than not they are from the Chicago area. Have pride for your hometown. I hang a Terrible Towel on my dorm wall to show where I came from.
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How the MTD Works by Betzy Drazner
At the beginning of my freshman year, I was told about the Mass Transit District (MTD), which is the bus system in Champaign-Urbana. I was informed it was helpful in getting to class more quickly and is a warmer alternative during the winter. What I didn’t know, however, was how to use it. I was new to the University and hardly had a map of campus in my head, and I was definitely not comfortable enough to hop on a bus and try to keep track of where it had taken me. My inner scaredy cat kept me from using the buses for the entire first semester of school. When I returned to campus in January, I found the sidewalks covered in snow and slick with ice. I knew it was time I learned to use the buses. MTD buses are free for students and provide transportation on and off campus. Bus schedule books and the MTD website have maps and exact times to help students learn how to use the transport system. My favorite way to figure out what bus to take is on the MTD website. Under “Trip Planner,” type in your starting and ending point. A few suggestions will pop up letting you know the best bus options for you. Once you get to the bus stop, the MTD’s Stopwatch System allows you to check what time the next bus is coming in real time from your phone. A number appears on the bus stop signs that you can text for an update, which lets you know how many minutes away the next bus is. Finally, each bus is labeled with a light-up sign on the front and back telling which route it is (for example, 22 North Illini, or 12 East Teal). After making sure it is the bus you want, you must show your i-Card to ride for free (except on the 22 Illini, which does not leave campus). If you are unsure if you are getting on the right bus or where the bus goes, do not hesitate to ask the driver; they are experts on their routes and can help you figure out which bus is best for where you want to go.
Illini Sports by Zach Groth
Odds are, if you’re attending this University and have any sort of affinity towards sports, you’ll be attending your fair share of Illini football and basketball games. While those games are terrific places to get rowdy, and the teams should compete pretty well this year, you shouldn’t limit your experience as a Fighting Illini fan to just two sports. We have over 40,000 people here. There are some great athletes scattered throughout the other sports teams. With that in mind, here are a few sports you should check out: Volleyball: Huff Hall is a terrific venue for athletic competition; you’re way closer to the action than you’ll be at any football or basketball game. The team has a good
chance of actually winning the Big Ten, which is more than you should expect out of the ‘big sports’ this season. As someone who sucks terribly at volleyball, it amazes me to see all of these women executing plays flawlessly time and time again. Gymnastics: I had no interest whatsoever in this sport until I was assigned to cover it for the Daily Illini. This stuff is amazing. Sure, the floor routines are pretty --- well--- routine, but pretty much every other event is just epic. Both teams, men and women, are able to pull stuff off that you probably didn’t think a human being could actually do. The precision these people have on all of these flips will blow you away. It’s really something you have to see in person to 15
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truly appreciate. Whatever team your friends are on: You’re degree isn’t the only important thing you’re going to leave this campus with. Unless you are a complete shut-in (and if that’s the case, get ready for a depressing four years), you’re going to meet a decent amount of people. There’s a very likely chance that some of your buddies will be playing on one of the more ‘obscure’ sports teams. Get out there and support them! I have no background knowledge about rugby, lacrosse or roller hockey, but I have friends that play for all of those teams, so I might as well go cheer them on. Who knows, you might become a legitimate fan of the sport. The gesture may seem small, but your friends will appreciate it.
Gen-Ed Worries No More by Svjetlana Stojanovic
What better way to get rid of
ATMS 120 (Natural Science; Quant II): Severe and Hazardous Weather is the one class you’ll actually WANT to go to. SOC 100 (Social/Behavioral Science) Show up to class and you’re guaranteed to pass. PSYC 100 (Social/Behavioral Science): Just make sure you have the study guide book. PHYS 123 (Natural Science) Physics Made Easy MACS 101 (Advanced Composition)
those
Gen-Ed
(General
Education)
Intro to Media ENGL 109 (Humanities; Advanced Composition) Intro to Fiction
requirements
than
with
fun,
easy
THEA 101 (Humanities) Intro to Theatre Arts
classes and rewarding classes! These
are the go-to classes for students on
campus and quite the GPA booster as
DANC 100 (Western; Humanities) Lets you spend one day talking about dancing and the other day rolling around the dance studio. A great way to get some exercise during class time and get two requirements out of the way! CLCV 115 (Western; Humanities) Mythology of Greece and Rome RST 100 (Social/Behavioral Science)
long as you show up to class. Most of
Society and Leisure ANTH 209 (Social/Behavioral Science)
these classes will also knock out more
Food, Culture and Society SPED 117 (Humanities)
than one requirement:
Culture of Disabilities. EALC 250 (Non-Western) Intro to Japanese Culture. STATS 100 (Quant I) The easiest math course on campus that still counts toward your Quant I requirement.
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Useful Tips on How to Survive Your Freshman Year by Elise King
Welcome, freshmen, to the University of Illinois! Being a college student is a brand new experience for you, so there’s a lot to learn: how to do laundry, how to catch the right bus, where you can find the best food on campus, etc. While there are many things that you will have no problem figuring out on your own, here are a few pointers that will help make the transition into college fun and easy (and will help you avoid learning some things the hard way). Get an iBook, even if you don’t use planners much. You can get one for free at the Illini Union Bookstore, they include all of the important academic dates, and have a handy campus map inside. Take some time to study a campus map and maybe walk around to find your classes prior to your first day of class. You can even put directions in your phone to remember how to get to some of your classes. It’s a big campus, and don’t want to get completely lost on your first day. Make sure you have two laundry baskets: one just to keep all your dirty clothes in and another to put sorted loads of laundry into to take down to the laundry room. Take time to check out some of the fun places on campus! At the very least, you have to check out Cocomero on Wright Street, Insomnia Cookies on John Street, and order Pokey Stix from Gumby’s. You probably can’t get food like this at home. Get duct tape. Everyone will need it for something different, but you will definitely need it at some point. Know that it’s perfectly normal to feel homesick at first. If you’re feeling blue, just try to get involved on campus and make friends, and the connections you make should help you feel better. If you can’t seem to cheer yourself up though, visit the counseling center on campus, they offer great services and you’ve already paid the fees! Have tissues and cold medicine stashed somewhere in your closet because there’s a good chance you will get sick, really sick, at least once during your freshman year. There are a lot of people on campus with a lot of germs, so it can be difficult to avoid illness. Wash your hands often, and if you get too sick to go to class then make an appointment at the McKinley Wellness Center. There you can see a doctor and get the medicine you need at no or little cost, because again, you’ve already paid most of the fees.
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(continued from page 9) water means you’re not choosing soda or other artificially flavored, calorie-loaded drinks. Watch out for coffee! Lattes, mochas, cappuccinos, and frappucinos have hundreds of calories. Keep in mind: it may not taste the best, but plain black coffee has about one calorie, if that. The less cream and sugar you mix in, the better. Breakfast: The most important meal of the day. You’re going to need all the energy you can get to take on the day, especially if you’re walking or biking to your classes (also good ideas for preventing the Freshman 15!) A bowl of healthy cereal with nonfat or skim milk usually adds up to around 185-200 calories and provides a lot of important nutrients. Fruit is always a healthy choice, and it’s portable! A medium-sized apple or banana is only about 100 calories. Fruit and yogurt is an especially delicious combo.
and how much you eat. A small portion of pasta with sauce can actually be a very nutrient-rich meal. Sandwiches and paninis can also be very healthy if the ingredients are chosen wisely. Be sure to include fruits and vegetables in your meal as well. And lastly, don’t be afraid to take advantage of the two incredible recreation centers on campus: ARC and CRCE. ARC (Activities and Recreation Center) is one of the largest campus exercise facilities in the country, including a climbing wall, indoor track, two swimming pools, four gyms, and a sauna. There are dozens of intramural and club sport teams to choose from to stay in shape, as well as a variety of group fitness classes offered daily at both facilities. Group fitness classes include yoga, pilates, cycling, and an array of workouts focusing on specific areas. Plus, they are fun!
Lunch: A light lunch is the way to go on busy school days, and often, all you’ll have time for. Try soup and salad at the Euclid Street Deli in Ikenberry Hall or the soup, salad and sandwich bar at Arugula’s in PAR. Wraps can be good options but beware: Healthy ingredients doesn’t always mean low calorie. Dinner: For dinner, shoot for a well-rounded meal, but be sure to watch your portions. Pasta is often pinned as being unhealthy and fatty, but the truth is that it depends on how it’s prepared 18
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