University Diary by Rashi

Being safe should be your top priority in college. It should be above all and mean more than anything; whether it be partying or an urgent gathering late at night. It’s okay to do these things but it’s never a good idea to do them alone. No matter how urgent, when you’re out, always have someone by your side as soon as it starts to get dark. Make use of the buddy system which is basically when two or more people agree to take responsibility for each other’s welfare or safety in this case. One of the most dangerous things you can do is be unaware of your surroundings, whether it be during the day or at night. Walking around with earphones plugged in or your phone glued to the screen is basically inviting trouble. It is potentially dangerous in every way. With the way some people drive too, it is important to keep your eyes and ears open to your surroundings. Another important tip is to know your way around campus. In case you become aware of some suspicious activity, you alwa...

College is all fun and games, that is, until your pants don’t fit anymore. In a country like United States, where fast food sells like water, it is no surprise that   Freshman 15 is a real thing. For those of you wondering,   Freshman 15  refers to the 15 pounds most freshmen are expected to gain in their first semester. I too thought that I wouldn’t fall victim to this, never realised how wrong I would be. While it can be hard to manage classes, a social life and health, all at once; it isn’t impossible. There are many ways one can avoid  Freshman 15 and maybe even lose weight. The biggest factor that not only hinders our metabolism but also our overall performance, is not getting enough sleep. I know it can be a real struggle to get 8 hours of sleep every night but it’s really worth it. If not 8, at least 7 hours of sleep 5 times a week should be your bare minimum. It would also help concentrate better in class and avoid that early morning grumpine...