College Preparation: Fifteen Ways to Fight the Freshman Fifteen

Our friends here at Teenspiration know that some of you are preparing to go off to college soon, and that you might be a little nervous about it.  So they asked us to guest post this entry for you!

College is supposed to bring out the best in us, so why is it that most college freshmen end up afflicted by the dreaded Freshman Fifteen?  Never heard of it?  The Freshman Fifteen is the fifteen lbs that the average college freshman gains during their first year at school.

You've all seen them before.  People who left high school looking lovely and svelte and come back looking lumpy and swelled the next summer.

To that end, enjoy our 15 Ways to Fight the Freshman Fifteen.

1- Get Motivated
Self-motivation is NOT EASY.  We all have the best intentions, but it is human nature to lose motivation over time.  If self-motivation were easy we'd all be budding millionaires on the dean's list.

College Preparations: Decorate Your Dorm

Guest Post:
Hey gang!  The folks here at Teenspirational thought that some of you might be headed off to College or University in a few months and might be looking for some help with your preparations.  So they asked us from Stuff For College to do a little guest post for them.  We hope you like it!

Whether you're a freshman looking to bring a little bit of home to your dorm/residence or a senior wanting to spruce up the frat house, we are sure these items will be a big hit!


Keep Track of Your Life

Dry Erase Board/Whiteboard

Wait, that's due today?!

This one is IMPORTANT.  Believe us, if you don't have something staring back at your face every day to remind you of what's going on you are going to miss more than a few deadlines.

We like this one because it's big so it can easily be divided into different categories. But they also come in a smaller size if you have a lighter course load.

Our suggested whiteboard categories:

• One for each class (with lecture times, lab times, due dates, exam dates and prof hours/contact info)
• One for fitness & gym reminders
• One for to do list & shopping list
• One for important dates (birthdays, spring break, exam time, christmas holidays
• One blank so people can leave you messages.
• Don't forget to get the eraser and special markers, too!