Transitioning from high school to college gives many students the independence that they’ve never had before. This can be exciting and liberating but also easily abused. The pressure of fitting in, meeting new people, participating in activities, and balancing schoolwork...
Category: Student Health
- March 2, 2020
- Alan Dennington, M.D.
- Student Health
According to a recent article published by Travel Market Report, 1.5 million college students travel for spring break at some point between late February and mid April. While traditional beach getaways are still popular for spring break, Gen Z would...
- January 31, 2020
- Luke Hejl
- Student Health
Now that January is ending, it’s time to check in on your New Year’s resolutions. Are you staying on track with your health and wellness goals for 2020? In case you need some extra motivation or accountability, look no further...
- November 1, 2019
- Chris Clark
- Student Health
Move over millennials: Generation Z is taking over the American population. While you know Generation Y (aka: millennials) as the high-tech, digitally-inclined group, Generation Z is knocking millennials out of the park. Otherwise known as Gen Z (also iGen or...
- September 24, 2019
- Alan Dennington, M.D.
- Student Health
It’s true that our metabolism slows down with age. Therefore, young and active college students might think there’s nothing to worry about when it comes to healthy activity, but it’s not so cut and dry. Staying fit while on campus...
- August 15, 2019
- Luke Hejl
- Student Health
Brand new environments can impact international students both academically and socially. An article by U.S. News & World Report discusses the importance for international students to know what support is available as they adjust to both new schools and new...
- January 31, 2019
- Alan Dennington, M.D.
- Student Health
We all know the feeling. You wake up one morning with that familiar soreness in the back of your throat, the cringe with every swallow. Up next is the runny nose, cough, body aches, and the list might go on....