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A  College Student’s Guide to Self-Care What is Self-Care? Self-Care is any activity that you do to improve your own well-being! This means knowing when to take a step back from your hectic schedule to do something that will make you feel good and, as a college student, this is especially important. With exams, projects, interviews, and club meetings it’s easy to forget to take some time for yourself. However, you can only do so much without taking care of yourself first. With a few basic tips, you’ll learn how to ace your exams, land that job offer, be the club president and feel better too! Know When to Stop College is full of non-stop responsibilities. You might be conditioned to pull an  all-nighter or load   your plate to build up your resume, but it’s important to know when enough is enough. With too many things on your plate, it’s hard to ever give your best effort. When it comes to homework and cramming for finals, don’t stay up all night to study e

--> With the relentless winter weather and midterms in full swing, it’s easy to lose focus at this time of the semester. While you’d probably rather stay inside and catch up on your favorite Netflix show, it’s important to stay focused and finish out the semester strong! If you’re feeling burnt out as we hit the midway point in the semester, follow these simple tips to get back on track: Make a Change in Scenery By this point in the second semester, you’ve probably been following the same routine for quite a while now. While routines are great, it might help to change things up a bit when you’re feeling bogged down. Instead of doing your homework in your room or at the kitchen table, try finding a study room in the library or doing your homework at a local coffee shop.   If you’re not ready to brave the cold weather, rearranging your room a bit might do the trick! Don’t Wait to Start on That Group Project You’re Been Dreading   It’s no secret, we all hate gr

--> What to Expect: Fit3D Body Scan One of the many unique features of the Fitness Center on Victoria Street is the Fit3D body scanner. The Fit3D body scan assessment is a great way to learn more about your body and track your progress. This self-service scanner provides users with information including circumference measurements, body composition, posture, and more! For a first-time user, the system may seem intimidating, but the scan itself only takes about a minute.             In the hours leading up to you scan, it is advised that you stay hydrated so that your results are as accurate as possible. When it comes time for your scan, a trainer will escort you to the room where the scan takes place and walk you through the process. The trainer will instruct you to make a Fit3D profile, that you will use to review your results after the scan is complete.   Long hair should be pulled back and jewelry should be removed in order to get the most accurate scan r