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How to Handle being Sick at College

Coughing, Sneezing, Crying, has this happened to you? Usually when this happens your mother will storm in the room bringing gifts like soup, or medicine that is labeled cherry even though it tastes like literal butt (don’t ask). But when your at college your mom isn’t there. Your on your own, and it is scary. Imagine what it is like to be an ant on a sidewalk. Now imagine someone steps on you. That’s what it is like to be sick at college. I have asked some college experts, my friends, what they can suggest to incoming freshman, or even seasoned students on what to do to prevent the black plague from coming and destroying all that your immune system. Here’s some actual advice from college students: “Getting sick the first time at college is legit the worst thing ever because you have to take care of yourself, and Campbell’s

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Being Gay in High School VS. Being Gay in College

What makes one gay? Why do people view people who are attracted to members of the same sex as inherently wrong or evil. It was believed for a long time 23 percent of Americans, or almost one in four, are gays or lesbians. A recent survey soon revealed that was way off… it was recently found that less than 4 percent of the American population identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender. It’s a staggering truth that members of the LGBT community are a minority in this country, and subsequently are treated as second class citizens in the classrooms as well as in the comfort of their own homes. You would think with the recent legalizing of same sex marriage in June of last year that people would be more accepting than ever… but sadly there is still hate in this country. Every day people are bullied, and sometimes even targeted due to

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10 Ways “THE WIZARD OF OZ” prepares you for College

Most people can remember their first time watching The Wizard of Oz as a child. Whether or not they are good memories depends on your views on flying monkeys. Regardless of your emotions towards the film everything from Dorothy opening the door into Munchkinland to her clicking her heels at the end of film brings out the nostalgia in most of us. This concussion induced dream Over the Rainbow brings something more to the table than a few lollipops when preparing for College, and even the real world. 10) The Change… Moving into a new dorm is pretty hard. Especially when parents can’t hold your hand while you enter this strange new world of adolescent parties, and essays. Much like when Dorothy is stuck in the tornado, a lot of things are thrown at you from all directions and you don’t know whether to be amused or cry yourself to sleep with your teddy bear, eating Cheetos, and watching Netflix. 9)