Oct
25
Everyone knows about the notorious “freshman 15,” or the supposed weight gained by every first-year college student after two semesters. This is always a fear of freshman, guys and girls alike. I have good news though: I recently saw a statistic that showed the average college freshman gains anywhere from 3 to 5 pounds after their first year in college, which is not bad compared to a whopping 15 pounds. First off, I just wanted to clear that myth up, because eating with a nutritious mindset is definitely possible, and the food services offered on campus at OU definitely encourage that.
Oct
10
Once you get to college, you are faced with dozens of decisions every day, especially the first week after move-in. One of those decisions is whether to go through Formal Recruitment, also known as “rush.” Rush is essentially the same for guys and girls: there’s a few days set out where you will tour all of the Greek houses on campus, shaking a lot of hands and meeting a lot people (which can be a bit overwhelming). But by the end of rush, yet another decision arises — to pledge a fraternity or a sorority or not. Personally, I did go through rush, and I did pledge to a fraternity, and I have not regretted it once. I went through rush because I wanted to meet new people. I ended up pledging because I saw the positive aspects a fraternity has to offer: brotherhood, accountability, and friendship. So far, I have loved being in a fraternity. I’m meeting great guys and getting plugged in to more campus activities. Going Greek is not going to make or break your college experience, and it is not necessarily for everybody. But once again, college is about making your decisions and deciding what is best for you.
Oct
3
Alright, so as of a few days ago, I’ve officially been here at OU for over a month. And although it has been extremely hectic and stressful at times, it’s definitely been worth it. I’ve probably learned more in this past month than I did my entire freshman year in high school. So I’m here to offer a bit of advice: just a few things that I wish someone would have told me when I started college. Because after all, college is a huge transition, and we can all use help in the beginning.
Sep
8
Game Day: The Best Day of the Week
Mondays are definitely not the most exciting thing: knowing you have five whole days of school before another weekend can be a bit overwhelming. But last Monday, Sooners throughout campus had something more to look forward to than just the weekend – game day. And not just any game, but the first home game of the season. We all know that OU is known for its football (if you didn’t know, we’re ranked ranked number one in the nation right now). Anyways, all week long I heard people talking about game day – the tailgates, Campus Corner, and of course, the game. It all sounded so exciting, but when Saturday afternoon finally came around, my expectations were blown away.
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