Studying at Rowan University (Draft)

Freshman year of college is very exciting for students. Students can expose themselves to new people, new activities, and new environments. However, these new experiences can also create distractions. Studying in college is crucial in passing any class, so it is very important that students create studying habits during their freshman year that they can manage and practice throughout their entire college career. These studying habits must include avoiding distractions, which can be hard for some students. In order to properly study, students have to find a stable environment in which they can concentrate. At Rowan University, the best place to study on campus is the Campbell Library. Students at Rowan and across the country utilize time management skills, read their textbooks, reward themselves, take breaks, and choose their study environment wisely in order to attain success in studying.
Time management is a key skill when attempting to study. College can be hectic, so it’s important for a college student to properly balance his or her time. According to “Learning to Study” by Herald News, the best way to arrange your time is to create a schedule. Students should organize their schedules to include not only studying, but time for extracurricular activities, leisure time, and time for social activities and functions. Schedules can be as detailed or brief as desired, or range from the day’s activities to the entire month. Students should set up certain times during the day for studying and try to stick to those times. It will be easier to study and concentrate if students are in the routine of studying. “10 Habits of Very Successful College Students” by Fatcampus.com reports that studies have shown that studying two hours for every one hour of class is an adequate and successful duration for studying. However, if students find themselves no longer able to study or concentrate, they should stop. There is no use in studying if students are not retaining the information.
One major factor that helps to contribute to success in studying is to read the textbooks assigned for the class. Buying textbooks for class is extremely important and highly recommended by “10 Things College Freshmen Should Avoid in Order to Succeed” by The Times Union. Some students often share textbooks with a classmate or borrow the book from a friend. If students share textbooks, it can become a nuisance to switch back and forth the textbook with the other person. Borrowing textbooks can also become a problem if the person who is lending the student the book has an older edition of the book. The older book could have differences in page numbers and new, updated research and points crucial to the class. If students buy their own books, they have easy access to their book at any time. They can also write in the book and take notes as they read. Some students find it helpful to highlight as they read, so they can go back later to study the key idea highlighted. Kimberly Lebb, a senior at Rowan, said reading the textbook helps her a lot. “After I read, I go back and take notes on the text, because writing things down helps me remember the material. It’s also helpful to have the notes for reference instead of having to search the textbook again.” When students have their textbooks readily available, it is easier to study when it comes time for the test. Some students do not buy their textbooks because they do not use them in class. However, many teachers construct their tests based on both their notes given in class and the textbook.
While studying, it is extremely important to take breaks. As mentioned earlier, there is no use in continuing to try to study if you cannot concentrate. If students try to study all at once, they are more likely to exhaust themselves and are unable to concentrate. It is easier to study in portions than try to cram all at once. Cramming leads to feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Rowan freshman Melissa Calabrese said, “I find I’m more prepared for a test when I study in advance, not just the night before. I begin studying each day about five days before the test, so then I know the material.” According to “Learning to Study,” the average time span for one task is 20 minutes. It is a good idea to study a portion of text, take a break, and then move onto another portion. Students are encouraged to take breaks even if they are experiencing no trouble concentrating or enjoying their work. After studying or even on breaks, it is important for students to reward themselves. When students reward themselves for their hard work, they are reinforcing their behavior. A student is more likely to study and concentrate better if he or she knows there is a reward waiting after they accomplish their task.
A student’s environment is a huge contributing factor to successfully studying. Students should find a quiet, peaceful area to study. A noisy area or an area filled with people can be very distracting. It is hard to concentrate when there are so many things happening. Students at Rowan find the Campbell Library the best place to study. Rowan’s library offers four floors available to students, which accommodate every student. The library is open until midnight on school nights and until 5:00 PM on weekends. It is the perfect area to study and for students to do their homework if they cannot concentrate in their room. The library also offers books, magazines, and online databases, which make it easy for students to accurately research topics. Freshmen Bridget Comber and Kimberly Ryan prefer the third floor of the library. They both agree that the cubicles help with studying, because students can isolate themselves and avoid distractions. Freshman Melissa Calabrese prefers the second floor. “The second floor of the library is quiet, but you can also speak to others in a small talk group,” says Calabrese. Each floor accommodates for every student, and it is rated the best place to study at Rowan University.
In conclusion, proper studying habits are extremely important in order to succeed in college. Establishing good study skills freshman year make it easier for students to follow through with their habits until they graduate. A proper environment for studying is crucial. The environment should be free of noise and distractions, which make it easier for students to concentrate. Students at Rowan University find the Campbell Library the best place to study. It has four floors that accommodate to every student’s studying needs. Time management skills help students organize their time for studying and other activities. Students also find reading their textbooks extremely helpful, especially when they highlight the text and take notes. It is also healthy to take breaks during studying in order to avoid burning out. Another important habit is for students to reward themselves after studying. It reinforces their behavior, which makes them more likely to study again.

Works Cited
Frederick, Carrie. “Learning to Study.” Herald News. Newsbank. 31 January 1999. Web. 1 February 2011.
“10 Habits of Very Successful College Students.” Fat Campus. Web. 1 February 2011.

Lyon, Lindsay. “10 Things College Freshmen Should Avoid to Succeed.” The Times Union. Newsbank. 24 September 2006. Web. 1 February 2011.

Japanese Cuisine in the Boro

Tomo Sushi is one of the best place to get sushi in Glassboro. They have some of the best deals, friendliest staff, fastest serving times, the freshest Sushi I have ever eaten, and the atmosphere is superb. If you are a connoisseur of Japanese cuisine then you must be aware of the local places such as Tokyo Mandarin or the Peking Buffet. I’ve eaten at numerous other Sushi bars and Japanese restaurants in the area and I can honestly say none of them compare to Tomo Sushi. Allow me to explain so you do not assume I am merely a walking advertisement paid under the table by the restaurant’s owner. Even if that were the case, you have no proof!
Firstly it is necessary to discuss the preeminent selling point of Tomo, and that is the All-You-Can-Eat deal for only twenty dollars. I recall visiting the restaurant many a time and eating well over sixty dollars worth of sushi for the comfortable price of a CD. I know what you’re thinking… CDs? Where is this guy from, the 90’s? But the fact remains that if one had eaten that amount of sushi at any other restaurant the bill would be well over sixty dollars(Trust me, I have). So for those of you who can eat over twenty dollars of sushi, coming to Tomo Sushi will save you a pretty penny. And for those who are not excited by the all-you-can-eat extravaganza consider this, Tomo offers a number of other meals that I can assure you are well worth the price.
If you are unsure of my biases consider this review, “Everything I’ve had here has been fantastic, and I didn’t even like sushi when I started coming here,” (Review 1). I have brought various friends to this place who did not like sushi as well and the result was phenomenal. “Its cheap prices and wonderful food make it an experience that can’t be missed,” (Review 2). Tomo’s success is due in part to how it boasts the quantity of a buffet while simultaneously maintaining the quality of a places like Tokyo Mandarin and Sagami’s.
Another reason Tomo Sushi trumps the competition is simply: the food is exquisite. Not only does Tomo have some of the best deals but also the freshest fish. The place is so busy that they don’t have the time to serve you old sushi, everything is made on the spot the moment you place your order. I’m always for quality over quantity and Tomo embodies both, you can eat to excess like the proud American you are and still enjoy the spirituality of Japanese cuisine. But none of my descriptions or witticisms will do the food justice until one tries it for themselves. I’ve found the thing that really attracts me to the restaurant is the taste, plain and simple.
However, that’s not to say it’s all about the food. The atmosphere is very pleasant as well, and rarely is there a place where one can find such variety for the prices offered. There is not much to say about the quaint teahouse style of Tomo Sushi, it is not unlike many other traditional Japanese restaurants (that is to say, tanquil), but the service is impressive. The servers are both friendly and efficient, and after the initial wait, one can expect the food to keep coming at a surprising rate. “Everything was made fresh on sight. It was super clean quiet and cozy with a nice sized booth. I'd go back in heartbeat,” (Review 1, Yelp.com).
I’m sure by this time you’ll have assumed from my praise that Tomo Sushi is the preeminent provider of Japanese food in the state. But I do not mean to lessen the impact of the restaurant by overrating it, even though I’ve already accomplished that. If you do intend to make a culinary odyssey to Tomo I will merely say this; Do not hang on my words for you are setting yourself up for disappointment, rather enter the restaurant with an open mind, and let the food speak for itself.



Assignment #1 Citation Page

http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/tomo-sushi-glassboro-260745

http://www.yelp.com/biz/tomo-sushi-japanese-restaurant-glassboro

Richard Wackar: Rowan's Humble Legend

College Composition 1 Lee Hopkin
Professor Bateman 2/15/11


Richard Wackar: Rowan’s Humble Legend


On October 24th, 2009, Rowan University conducted a ceremony during halftime of the Buffalo State football game to rename its football stadium “Coach Richard Wackar Stadium at John Page Field.” Twenty-nine years had passed since former Rowan coach Richard Wackar left his post, yet his legacy still resounds, more than warranting this honor. The irony of the situation, however, is that Coach Wackar is the last person who would ever invite such recognition. For him, his time at Rowan was all about the service of others.
As described on the Rowan Athletics website, Richard Wackar’s career began at Rowan, then Glassboro State College, in 1956 as a physical education and health professor. During his first year on campus he assumed the duties as men’s head basketball coach. The following year he began an 8-year stint as men’s head cross-country coach. Coach Wackar’s head football coaching tenure did not begin until 1963, when he had to reinstate a program that had been absent since 1950 (Rowan Football Website). Incredibly, in 1965 Coach Wackar took on yet another head coaching position for men’s golf and went on to become the only man in NJAC history to win a conference championship in 4 different sports.
As a result of the Korean War and its conscription, Rowan was unable to field a football team due to lack of participants beginning in 1950. It was not until 1963, when Richard Wackar approached President Thomas E. Robinson, that Rowan football got its second chance. Unfortunately, Coach Wackar literally had to build the program from nothing. He was given a $5,000 sum to launch the program, but as he would later say in a Rowan football documentary, “that wasn’t a whole lot of money.” He was able to procure some equipment from the Manasquan Sharks, a defunct professional team, and rented a tractor for a day, at a cost of $100. He then preceded to create his field, which wasn’t exactly symmetrical. As Coach Wackar recalls, “The field was 3 feet higher on one end to the other, but who would know the difference? Only us. And it was not exactly facing in the right direction.”
Aside from literally building the field and resuscitating the program, Wackar built the program via his 17 seasons as head coach. The highlights during this span were 5 NJAC division titles, with 4 consecutive titles from 1974-77. His philosophy was the “3 yards and a cloud of dust” philosophy, meaning that he would run the ball relentlessly. An assistant under Wackar, and former Rowan head coach, Ted Kershner remarked in the same documentary that “We built a tradition of family . . . We also put a tremendous emphasis on the education, we wanted our kids to graduate.” Coach Wackar eventually went on to amass a record of 65-84-4.
As well known as Richard Wackar may have been in his time, and as well regarded as he is in many circles, I have found that his name is not recognized much among the student body. In an informal survey, I asked ten students if they had ever heard of Richard Wackar. Five of the students said they had heard of the name from the football stadium, but when asked to describe who he was, none of them could do so. When asked about the name Joe Paterno, current head football coach for the Pennsylvania State University Nittany Lions, four of the ten students were able to correctly identify him.
While many students today and in the future will never know Coach Wackar’s contributions to the university, or think of him in the same light as legendary coaches like Joe Paterno, Coach Wackar will never mind this. He is most content with the lives he has touched over the years and the changes he effected. Our current athletic director, Joy Solomen, in the football documentary, said that “his former players love and support him and always will.” John Bunting, former Rowan coach, said “Richard Wackar is one of the greatest people I’ve ever known in my life. To this day I think of the things that he stands for. The way he coached people. The way he treated people . . . first class all the way. The way he cares about people.”
A prime example of how Richard Wackar puts others before himself was the ruse necessary to get him to attend his own ceremony descrbed in the Gloucester County Times. When the decision was made to name the stadium in honor of coach Wackar, current coach Jay Acorsi told Coach Wackar that he was going to ask a favor of him later, and for him to just say “yes.” When later came, Jay Acorsi asked Wackar the favor of allowing the stadium to be named after him. Normally Richard Wackar would not want the attention that renaming the stadium would bring, but he had promised Coach Acorsi that he would say yes to the favor. When the two men next spoke on the phone, Wackar said to Acorsi, “You little rascal”
During the ceremony itself, Coach Wackar deflected the attention away from himself, preferring to praise those who had helped him succeed. Wackar said “It’s not me, it’s the guys who played on some of the teams I coached. It really is a tribute to them. When I look up there [at his name on the stadium], I see their names, not mine.”
Coach still shows himself to be an ordinary man of the people to this day, hosting tailgate parties on the field he constructed, what now serves as Rowan’s practice field. Here he provides friends, alumni, and faculty with coffee and sandwiches at his own expense. On the exterior and in his own mind, Richard Wackar may be nothing exceptional, but the testimony of those he has touched says otherwise.

The GLBTQ Guide to Rowan University

The GLBTQ Guide to Rowan University

(Gay, Lesbian, Transgender, Queer)

I've been there. Its your first year at college and you're ready to break out of your shell now that high school is a thing of the past. You no longer want to hide who you are and are simply want to find a place that gives you a sense of belonging. Simply having the desire to be whoever it is that you are. Welcome to Rowan University, the Glassboro, and Philadelphia areas. It is my job to make sure you are aware of exactly what this area has to offer and opportunities for you to get "out" and do something different.

Beginning on campus it is important for you to know that Rowan University is a very welcoming place and you will find that the majority of the students are in fact liberal and accepting of who you are, it is college after all. There are countless organizations the campus has to offer, but I will go into detail on four in particular which may interest you. The Democrat Club is an organization which has been popular since the beginning of the University. It creates an atmosphere in which to promote the Democratic Party in various different ways. This organization holds weekly meetings every Thursday at 6pm in the student center. They discuss current affairs happening all over the world, but especially the ones which could impact you directly. The Democrat Club does their best to make sure students are aware of an upcoming elections, candidates, and encourages everyone to go out and vote because it is the younger generation that can make a difference today.

The Progressive Student Alliance according to Rowan University "is a group whose goal is to become an activist - oriented student group that builds positive change on and off campus." Many times this organization and the Democrat Club will work together in order to achieve and strive for changes on campus. Now if you are a female and interested in feminist movements, the Lucy/Vox organization may be just the thing for you. This organization presents itself as the university’s feminist club. Throughout the school year Lucy/Vox will serve as an affiliation with the national organization of women. The students involved within this organization will become well aware of all issues dealing with women's rights and modern difficulties women still face in the 21st century.

The club at Rowan University that I most suggest you become a part of is the Gay- Straight Alliance. The Gay- Straight Alliance is more commonly referred to as GSA. GSA serves as a support group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer (GLBTQ) students. GSA meetings are held every Wednesday at six in the student center. I have attended a number of these meetings and strongly urge any incoming student to stop in and understand what the group offers. Straight students who are in support the GLBTQ community or have friends which attend these meetings are also very active members. Year round the GSA is constantly creating new activities, from hosting and composing a rocky horror picture show to putting together a gay - mock wedding in which all students are encouraged to attend. The two main goals of this organization is to promote awareness of issues surround the GLBTQ community as well as serve as a confidential support group for any and all of its members. "It is a very laid back, safe fun, and relaxing environment. GSA is completely accepting of everyone and we always love having new members. Anyone is completely welcome and strongly encouraged to come check out what we are about," Nicole Aszaman - SGA President.

Now lets turn our attention to a different type of club shall we? A major benefit of being a GLBTQ student at Rowan means you are only a short drive away from the beautiful city Philadelphia! Philadelphia is extremely gay friendly and even has a section knows as the "Gayborhood", located from Chestnut to Pine and between 11th and Broad. Merely look for the rainbow street signs and you will know you're in the right place. If you are looking for a great time and new places to meet people there is no better place than the philadelphia Gayborhood and festivities Beginning on every Wednesday night a popular night club called Woodys located on 13th street opens its doors to anyone above the age of 18. With loud music and great DJ's the dance floor is always packed and ready for you. Every Thursday night Sisters, located on Chancellor Street, is the place to be. With an entire food buffet downstairs along with karaoke and pool tables what more could you ask for. As the night continues everyone slowly migrates upstairs where the dancing doesn't stop until 3am. Sisters and Woodys are the most popular nightclubs for the GLBTQ community in the area but if you are searching for something more relaxing or during the day Stir and the Q lounge are great options. Often the GSA organization on campus will organize car pools and ways of getting to and from the Gayborhood on particular nights so be sure to look into that if you do not have a form of transportation.

I am sure you have heard of the annual event called "Pride," but this year I encourage you to attend at least one of the following I am about to mention. Asbury Pride in New Jersey is held every June in Asbury Park. The environment consists of a large opened field with large stages and performances constantly going on. The boardwalk is a short walk away crowded with vendors for the occasion. The majority of the people who attend turn Asbury Pride make the event into an entire weekend considering it is right on the beach and hotels are relatively cheap in the area. Philadelphia Pride is held every June at Penns Landing and always has a better turn out than the year before, with live music, famous musicians, thousands of people, great food, the list goes on. Pride serves as an opportunity to come together with friends along with new faces and celebrate the GLBTQ community. Outfest is another annual Philadelphia event which thousands "come out" for. Last October Outfest attracted over 40,000 people from all over the area! This festival is held on the streets of Gayborhood and has the atmosphere of a massive block party. It is one festival you do not want to miss! The Gay Pride Organization of the Philadelphia area states that "These are the only two events during which the Philadelphia Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community joins together and celebrates as a whole. " I always countdown the days to these particular annual events and can honestly say that with each year that goes by I enjoy them more and more. I look forward to seeing you in attendance as well as on the dance floor. College is a time where you can discover yourself, create yourself, and most importantly be yourself. Just remember one thing: You are not alone.

Draft 1 The Place to Go

The Place to Go
Want to get something to eat and tired of eating at the Student Center at Rowan, then check out PB’s Diner. It has everything for everyone and can meet all of your needs. If you want to grab something quick or if you want to go on a date PB’s is the right place. Not only does it have all kinds of food but also it’s only five away from Rowan making it the perfect place to go. PB’s Dinner is the perfect place to go off campus to get something to eat.
The great thing about PB’s diner is the versatility that it offers. Meaning that someone can go there for anything and choose from a wide variety of choices. PBs can be a place where someone can order to go, or it can a place where the whole family can go out, or it can also be a place to take a date. Whatever the occasion PB’s can satisfy your needs. According to Kathy Lizzio, a former resident in Glassboro and graduate of Glassboro State, “It was perfect. We took the kids there all the time. I have lots of good memories from that place.” Kathy Lizzio hasn’t been there since she moved eight years ago and still remembers how nice and accommodating it was. Moreover, Zach Grady, a senior at Rowan University believes, “PBs offers a friendly atmosphere; the perfect place to go on a first date.” So whether someone is going out as a family, as a couple, or even by himself PB’s is the perfect place to go. On the other hand PBs brings another type of versatility and that is the menu. Whether you want a salad, pasta, soup, seafood, steak, or a sandwich PBs has got you covered. This versatility is what makes PBS the perfect place to go.
Along with the versatility idea, not only does PB’s have a wide selection but it’s all very good. According to TripAdvisor.com PB’s Diner ranks fourth in restaurants in all of Glassboro. Another great thing about PB’s is it is unlike most other places; because it’s a diner it’s open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With serving at all times of day it allows people the option of getting dinner for breakfast and breakfast with dinner if they so choose. The possibilities are endless at PB’s dinner. Even though PB’s has good food for all three meals of the day, dinner is probably their best. Alissa S. from Sewell New Jersey writes on Insiderpages.com that dinner food at PB’s is, “Great Food. Excellent service. There turkey dinners and desserts are very good. This is the best diner in town. Never had a bad meal here, eating in or out.” I would have to agree with that diner here is best in town. For me though it’s the bread and the French onion soup that puts PB’s over the top though. So whatever you like or are in the mood for, PB’s s the perfect place to go.
Regardless of what you want to eat or why you are going PB’s is a great fit and that is what makes such a great place to go. Along with it being affordable and only five minutes away from it’s the perfect hangout or getaway from Rowan. PB’s is a wonderful place to go for a first date, family night, or even a night out alone, and maybe the most important thing is along with having good food its affordable. All Rowan University students should take advantage of such a place being so close by especially if they are getting tired of eating the same food everyday at the Student Center. PB’s can accommodate anyone which is why it’s the perfect place to go

Glassboro

Maddie De Fino
Revised draft
Comp 1

Glassboro

Nearly every town has some sort of specialty or something important that they’re known for. Each town has their own personal history that makes that particular place unique from the town next it, or the town two hours away. Life in each of these towns is different in today’s world, however, the history behind it will always be important to the town. In Glassboro, New Jersey, besides being known for being the home of Rowan University, it also has a rich history behind the name. The town was originally founded and established in the year 1779. Before it was even called a town or boro, it was called “Glass Works in the Woods” of Gloucester County. After several different ownerships of the glass company throughout the years, the glass industry in Glassboro began to die away away after a good run of over a hundred years. Of course, the town is still known as Glassboro, for they would not change the name due to the plentiful history behind it. After the fall out of the glass industry, Glassboro was transforming and started to become known for an important school, which eventually led to where we are today, Rowan University.
In 1779, a man by the name of Solomon Stanger, who originally migrated from Germany, established “Glassworks in the Woods” when he purchased 200 acres of land in what is known today as Glassboro. He was the original owner of the first glass company in the town. He conveniently located his company in today’s Glassboro for a number of reasons. The sand in the area is of good quality, and sand was a very important ingredient to manufacture glass. Also, there are a lot of oak trees in the area, which were used to fuel the glass furnaces. Lastly, the area is close to Philadelphia, which was an important area for commerce so that the company could sell and ship their products out to ports. Although Stanger was the founder, his ownership of the company didn’t end up lasting as long as he had probably expected it to. In 1781, due to the revolutionary war, the value of one dollar became only 2 cents, and Stanger no longer had enough money to keep the company going strong. He had no choice but to sell his company.
The company was bought by two men named Thomas Heston and Thomas Carpenter, and then became known as Heston-Carpenter Glass Works. The company stayed under this name until three brothers that were descendents of the Heston family ran it and eventually took it over. They renamed the company to be the Whitney Brothers Glassworks. According to searchroots.com, the story goes that a man named Ebenezer Whitney was shipwrecked off Cape May in 1806. He was injured by the shipwreck and was sent to Philidelphia by stagecoach for medical help. At some point in the journey, he stayed over at the “Heston House”. At his stay there, he met and fell in love with Bathsheba Heston. The two got married and had three sons named Thomas H., Samuel, and Eben. These three men were the ones who eventually took over the company. Under the brothers, the company led the entire glass industry in New Jersey and was most wide-ranging in the country with many varieties of style and color in the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth centuries. The Whitney Brothers Glassworks was then taken over by the Olive works. After the Olive works, it was re-owned and re-named several other times over the course of the years. It became the Harmony Glass Works, the Temperanceville Glass Works, Owens Bottle-Machine Company and lastly the Owens-Illinois Glass Company. Today, the last company still exists, but the products produced by the company are no longer glass based on sand. The company now produces metal tops for bottles and jars.
A little before the 1920’s, the glass industry in Glassboro was no longer as big as it had once been. At this time, Glassboro now had South Jersey’s first Normal School. According to Rowan’s school website, other towns in the county had been competing to be the home of the new school, however Glassboro had won the title. The school was a two-year training school for teachers. Many teachers in New Jersey at the time hadn’t acquired training to the extent that they should have, and adding the school to South Jersey was to fix this issue in South Jersey. A little over ten years later, the school was made a four-year school, and 3 years after that the name of the school was changed to New Jersey State Teachers College at Glassboro. Eventually the school was expanded beyond teaching, and became bigger. In 1992, an extremely generous Henry and Betty Rowan donated $100 million to the school, and the school then changed its name to Rowan to honor the donation.
Over the years, Glassboro had evolved from a town known for huge glass making companies to being known for schooling. It all began with the small purchase of 200 acres for a company, and is now a college town where many citizens live. Glassboro’s name derived from the glass making, and this history will never be forgotten, especially due to the proper name of the town. Today, there is a glass museum in Glassboro called “Heritage Glass Museum” to keep the town’s history in tact.
Works Cited
www.Glassboroonline.com
www.nj.searchroots.com
Heritage Glass museum

Freshman Fifteen

FRESHMAN FIFTEEN


Everyone is scared of college in their own ways, however most people do not know of the most horrific part of college, the Freshman Fifteen. No one thinks when they arrive at college they are going to gain some fifteen pounds during there first year of college. It is hard to believe, hard to contemplate, you could be an athlete, a runner, someone who goes to the gym four times a week. But once you step into that dorm, smell that air of freedom, and independence, everything will change. There are many ways to avoid these fifteen pounds and an eye opener from your girlfriend when she sees you for the first time in months.
The First step to take when avoiding the inevitable Freshman Fifteen is to workout as much as possible. According to Ezine Articles, most freshman gain weight due to the lack of exercise. If you are the average freshman, your playing videogames for hours at a time and during the time you are not playing, your eating. This process will go continue until your stomach has changed in size and shape. Working out is only good for your body and mind, but it is also a great way to use your excess energy. As well as sleep, another way to avoid pounds to your body. Most students get only so many hours of sleep, by not sleeping your causing your metabolism rate to drop, this means whatever you eat will be processed through your body much slower. Something as simple as exercising for 30 minutes, four times a week will help greatly.
Generally, at any college, the food is pretty bad, it is neither healthy for you nor good tasting. The food at Rowans Yella’s Grill and Deli is the type of food you want to eat maybe once a day, maybe. The food typically gets old for most students, there are only so many options that are both tasty and healthy. The CBS news states that in most cafeterias they are serving food that are high-fat foods and are typically not good for your body. Once you see the scale rising with every bite of Yella’s chocolate chip pancakes, you’ll become even more horrified. The key to keeping thin is to stay far away from these places or at least minimize how many times a week you go there. Instead of a pork roll with egg, and cheese, get a salad from the Salad Bar or even a healthy sandwich from the cafeteria.
Last and especially not least, the one aspect that gets them all, is the alcohol intake. Beer and liquor from Thursday to Sunday, if you’re a football fan, really kills your stomach. This is unhealthy on many levels, your gaining weight with every shot and every beer, no one realizes the caloric intake that alcohol takes on the body until they come to college. While you are at a frat party or with your friends drinking in your dorm, slowly but surely, pounds are being gained throughout your body. Eighteen years old and you have yourself a nice beer belly, hard to hear or believe, but it’s the truth. Medical news today states that if your are binge drinking four of the seven days of the week you are increasing the probability of weight gain by almost triple. You must calm down on the alcohol intake, keep the drinking to once maybe twice a week. According to sciencedaily.com, they say you should drink water in between beers, you will cut weight gain by half and still have a fun time. Drinking may cause weight to be gained, but it also may cause you to make ignorant decisions which may then lead to worse problems.
In conclusion, there are many forces causing the extreme gain weight in college. Take it day-by-day, workout, really try and sweat and burn calories, use up the extra energy that everyone has inside them. Get sleep every night, go to bed at a reasonable time to help your body digest, no more 2 am meals. Healthy eating is a huge factor, everyone must eat healthy, instead of BK or Taco Bell have a healthy snack. Lastly, the alcohol, by not drinking four times a week you are not only helping your body but you are greatly reducing your weight gain. Everyone can control their life and their body, college is the time to grab life by the horn and steer it in any direction you feel is necessary. By taking some of these facts and referring to them, you will decrease the probability of gaining the Freshman Fifteen, and increase the probability of having a great time at Rowan University.