No matter where you go, there is no escaping it. It is in the air you breath, the food you eat, and the drinks you share. The freshman plague is among us. Walk into any class across campus and you will hear an echo of coughs and sneezes, the signs that the plague has hit us hard. I am sad to report that I too have been affected by the plague. Two weeks ago I woke up with a sore throat and by the end of the day I felt as though I had been hit by a bus. By last Saturday I thought that I had finally recovered from the plague, but due to the fact that I spent 4 hours outside in the pouring rain, it came back. At this point, almost one week later, I am still feeling the symptoms but they have been limited to coughing. After some research, I
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Don't share drinks. Now I know that it is common practice for people to share drinks with their friends. Most of the time it is not a big deal to do so when you are out, but during plague season, sharing drinks is almost a guaranteed way to get infected.
3. SLEEP. Many of you will say that this is easier said than done, and I know that I am just as guilty of not getting enough sleep as anyone else. However experts agree that getting plenty of rest is crucial in the fight against any illness, especially the plague.
4. Stay hydrated. Before you ask, no I am not talking about the types of drinks that you get at parties. Those will do you no good here. You should drink lots of water, Gatorade, and any other fluids that make you feel better. Drinking fluids is a crucial step, as a fever will often lead to dehydration.
5. Talk to your professors. There are many classes on campus where attendance is mandatory, and you can only miss a couple classes, but try and talk to your professors. They definitely don't want to get sick, and will more than likely understand if you miss a class or two in order to try and get better.
Even though we are surrounded, all is not lost. If you follow the simple steps listed above, then you should be safe. The plague can affect us all at the most inconvenient time, but as someone who survived it, you will make it
Don't share drinks. Now I know that it is common practice for people to share drinks with their friends. Most of the time it is not a big deal to do so when you are out, but during plague season, sharing drinks is almost a guaranteed way to get infected.
3. SLEEP. Many of you will say that this is easier said than done, and I know that I am just as guilty of not getting enough sleep as anyone else. However experts agree that getting plenty of rest is crucial in the fight against any illness, especially the plague.
4. Stay hydrated. Before you ask, no I am not talking about the types of drinks that you get at parties. Those will do you no good here. You should drink lots of water, Gatorade, and any other fluids that make you feel better. Drinking fluids is a crucial step, as a fever will often lead to dehydration.
5. Talk to your professors. There are many classes on campus where attendance is mandatory, and you can only miss a couple classes, but try and talk to your professors. They definitely don't want to get sick, and will more than likely understand if you miss a class or two in order to try and get better.
Even though we are surrounded, all is not lost. If you follow the simple steps listed above, then you should be safe. The plague can affect us all at the most inconvenient time, but as someone who survived it, you will make it