Tips on Staying Healthy

    Ok, so I had a really rough week and I feel like I should put up some tips on how to stay healthy as you all go through college. With all the stress that seemed to be bottling up, I got sick and found it very hard to continue at the pace that I was going at. I found myself putting things off because I just couldn't find the energy to keep going. I realized I wasn't eating that well and it had affected me physically. I thought that maybe I need to make healthier eating choices and eat smaller more often. Exercise is really a great stress reliever and can really make a bad day seem just a little bit better. Finally, sleep is extremely important. The minimum is seven hours and any less than that can be unhealthy and can have negative effects on your body. Simple changes can really make a big difference.
    I don't know about all of you but food is constantly in your face on campus. With the array of restaurants that surround us, it's easy to make the wrong choice. I recommend either bringing your own healthy choice or choose a healthier option on campus. For example, find a fruit that you really like and bring a little of it in a small plastic bag. This way whenever you get hungry you can pull it out and snack. It will save you money and keep you healthy.
    Exercise seems to be so difficult at times. I know how that feels for sure. A little bit every day will make a big difference in you health. Thirty minutes a day, whether it's walking, playing a sport, or just a quick run, you will find out that the day is smoother and that your body feels less stressed out. Try to bring a friend with you because this makes the exercise more fun and enjoyable.
    Sleep is so important. The optimum amount is seven hours and to many that may not seem like a lot. As a college student, I realize that we all have things to do and places to be, but not getting those hours can have major side effects. The body can not rest fully and will not be ready for the next day. Therefore it is really important to squeeze in those hours so that you can be well rested.
    I hope you all found my tips helpful. Comment if you have any other suggestions because I would love to try them! Until next week...Blog you all later :).

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       I was thinking about how I felt the first day of classes here at USF. I found it really hard for me to adjust the first week. No matter how many people tried to help me figure out my way, I still had to experience everything on my own. Coming into the fourth week of classes, I have had some crazy experiences so far and I feel that I should blog about them so that I can try to relate to other freshmen going through the same things. Every week I will blog about my experiences at USF and try to find articles and other resources that might make my readers' experiences better!
       One of the biggest decisions I made this semester was to join a sorority. A sorority you say? Ya, a sorority. Before any of you make rash conclusions, I actually did my research before I jumped into it. I am  Muslim girl who wears the hijab (head cover) so I was a little skeptical at first. Sororities are not filled with girls who love to party and drink but instead have a wonderful sisterhood and are so welcoming. They dedicate a great deal of their time to their national philanthropies and really emphasize doing what they can for the better. Recruitment week was tough but I was invited to join Chi Omega and accepted with open arms. So now I am  a Chi O girl! All of my sisters are super nice and truly love me for who I am. I spend a lot of time in the house and they do what ever they can to help me with homework. Chi Omega girls are beautiful and amazing so if you see one, SHOW HER SOME LOVE!!! If you ask me, joining a sorority has really boosted my confidence and they have become my family away from home. So I say go through recruitment and see if it's the right thing for you and you never know, you just might like it!