What to do when you”re sick and in the Greek system
The plague is coming. Of course it happens right before midterms.
Students should watch out for the cough as things get colder, because getting sick can be the thing to ruin their schedules. Being Greek while sick is somewhat inevitable, what with the close proximity with our fellow members, and it can definitely be a challenge.
When someone in a Greek house gets sick, it tends to spread like the plague to everyone who lives there – and sometimes the illness gets around to people more than once. Sleeping porches are a nightmare when trying to prevent the spread of contagious ailments.
People say this a lot, but drinking water is integral to keeping yourself from getting sick. Drinking water and taking vitamins to boost your immune system is a great way to stay healthy.
Alexander Milles
Almost every dining facility has a salad bar, and utilizing it is a must at meals. Getting your vegetables is not only good for your energy, but it will also keep you from catching the plague. Make sure to plan time for meals even when cramming for a test.
Going to the gym and working out may seem unappealing to some, but it can give you even more energy and will help you fight sickness. Intramural sports are also a good opportunity for exercise if you can”t keep yourself on a strict schedule at the gym.
If you”re starting to feel unwell, stay inside instead of going out every weekend. Drinking alcohol lowers your immune system and makes your body more susceptible to different illnesses.
Academics should be students” No. 1 priority. Relying on the members of your house is an added pro of being Greek. Some members may be taking the same classes and can really help when you need notes if you miss class. They can also help if you are in desperate need of more DayQuil or NyQuil.
The best thing to do if you feel like you”re coming down with something is to communicate as soon as possible with your professor, whether that”s through email or in person. Professors can help you stay ahead in class and can be accommodating if you”re proactive in your communication. It”s up to you to reach out to them, because they won”t come to you.
College students, regardless if they are Greek or not, are constantly vulnerable to illnesses because of all of the things they need to balance on a regular basis. The best way to prevent yourself from getting sick is not to simply pray that you won”t catch anything.
Take those vitamins, try to exercise and remember that mid-terms are coming, so it”s important to keep up with your studies. Students can keep themselves healthy if they keep taking care of themselves and make their state of being a high priority.
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