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What to do while on break
Sherry Carstens and Cary Knier
Issue date: 3/1/07 Section: Opinions
Dear Readers,
With spring break just around the corner, we thought we would focus on a few safety tips to ensure a memorable and relaxing break. You work hard in school and you deserve a break. Spring break is a fun time, but, unfortunately, it is also a time of increased injuries and deaths of college students, often due to alcohol. Remember, to make happy memories, you need to make healthy choices.
Here are some tips to keep in mind:
-Let someone know your agenda
-Don't travel alone
-Don't carry lots of cash and keep in close to your body
-Know who to contact if you have an emergency
-Always use sun screen with at least SPF 15
-Drink plenty of water...limit the amount of alcohol when in the sun
-Set limits on the amount you will drink. You don't have to be drunk to have a good time
-You wouldn't take candy from strangers…don't take alcohol or drugs either.
-Don't ever leave your drinks unattended
-Eat plenty of fruits and veggies to keep your energy up
-Get plenty of sleep...you need to re-energize
-Have fun…relax….save something for the next break
March 5-9 is Survivor: Spring Break '07 week. Counseling/Health Services along with various organizations will be co-sponsoring activities throughout the week to help you get ready for spring break.
Monday March 5-Info Table in Bossard--lunch. Stop by to pick up more helpful tips for spring break. The nurse and counselor will be available to talk.
Wed. March 7-Safe drinking in the pub 6:30-9 PM (co-sponsored by LC Community Service Group). Watch your favorite faculty/staff members drink and have their blood alcohol level measured. Sobriety tests will also be given. Mocktails and food available to all who attend. You can also sign up for Spring Break Survival gift bags.
Thurs. March 8-Alcohol Screening in the Daily Grind 10:30AM-1PM. Meet the counselor and complete a questionnaire to learn more about your drinking habits. Spring Break Survival gift bags will also be given to those who complete the questionnaire.
If you have other questions please contact Cary Knier at x1527, knierca@lakeland.edu or Sherry Carstens at x1523, carstenssl@lakeland.edu
With spring break just around the corner, we thought we would focus on a few safety tips to ensure a memorable and relaxing break. You work hard in school and you deserve a break. Spring break is a fun time, but, unfortunately, it is also a time of increased injuries and deaths of college students, often due to alcohol. Remember, to make happy memories, you need to make healthy choices.
Here are some tips to keep in mind:
-Let someone know your agenda
-Don't travel alone
-Don't carry lots of cash and keep in close to your body
-Know who to contact if you have an emergency
-Always use sun screen with at least SPF 15
-Drink plenty of water...limit the amount of alcohol when in the sun
-Set limits on the amount you will drink. You don't have to be drunk to have a good time
-You wouldn't take candy from strangers…don't take alcohol or drugs either.
-Don't ever leave your drinks unattended
-Eat plenty of fruits and veggies to keep your energy up
-Get plenty of sleep...you need to re-energize
-Have fun…relax….save something for the next break
March 5-9 is Survivor: Spring Break '07 week. Counseling/Health Services along with various organizations will be co-sponsoring activities throughout the week to help you get ready for spring break.
Monday March 5-Info Table in Bossard--lunch. Stop by to pick up more helpful tips for spring break. The nurse and counselor will be available to talk.
Wed. March 7-Safe drinking in the pub 6:30-9 PM (co-sponsored by LC Community Service Group). Watch your favorite faculty/staff members drink and have their blood alcohol level measured. Sobriety tests will also be given. Mocktails and food available to all who attend. You can also sign up for Spring Break Survival gift bags.
Thurs. March 8-Alcohol Screening in the Daily Grind 10:30AM-1PM. Meet the counselor and complete a questionnaire to learn more about your drinking habits. Spring Break Survival gift bags will also be given to those who complete the questionnaire.
If you have other questions please contact Cary Knier at x1527, knierca@lakeland.edu or Sherry Carstens at x1523, carstenssl@lakeland.edu
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