Why College Freshman Should Not Be Allowed In College

For most students entering the college atmosphere, they will experience many different changes. Some of these changes will include new responsibilities such as staying up to date with their school work as well as monitoring their health. Many new incoming college freshman will end up gaining the “freshman fifteen” because they lack the routine of balancing school time, proper exercise, and partying. College students can avoid weight gain if they are able to take precautions and monitor themselves properly through diet and proper meal planning, exercise, and knowledge of alcohol’s calories. Many incoming college students will be able to avoid the “freshman fifteen” if they understand that a proper diet is extremely important. In college, …show more content…
College freshman are not of age to legally consume alcohol, but that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. If an incoming college freshman is able to understand how many carbs are in alcohol such as beer, perhaps they will want to stay further away from it. In only one night of drinking one can consume many unneeded carbs and many unneeded calories. After multiple nights of these endeavors, and the substantial amount of calories consumed, students may begin to gain weight. With proper knowledge relating to the consumption of alcohol, perhaps students will want to stay away from it in general or at least try to avoid the common “beer belly.” Going away to college can mean a lot of different and new experiences for everyone, whether moving to a new area, meeting new friends, starting their lives, or simply getting away from their parents. However going off to college shouldn't mean you are doomed to gain the “freshman fifteen.” There are a variety different ways to avoid the weight gain of going off to college and they are all in the reach of each student. Meal planning, exercise, and knowledge of the calories in alcohol are all great ways to help prevent the weight gain of