by Simone E., Editor-in-Chief This summer, when you’re not doing whatever it is you’ll be doing, you could be watching a few shows that are, at least in my opinion, pretty good shows. There are some really old shows on the list, and some shows that I haven’t even watched, but a good show is a good show. Feel free to comment on a few that I missed:
Shows that’ll be sort of heartbreaking at times, but maybe you can learn from them?
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by Simone E., Editor-in-Chief By now, finals are over and you’re on your way home, if you’re not already there. You may head back to campus for summer school or graduation, but otherwise, you’re done for the summer! I’m sure you can’t wait to start working at whatever summer job or internship that you have, but what about all of the hard work that your brain managed to do during the school year?
Here’s some tips to keep your brain sharp over the summer. Who knows, maybe you’ll have better memorization or retention when you get back to chemistry class: Take a daily brain break. Often, when we’re working hard day to day, it’s easy to neglect mental stimulation. Being creatures of habit, it’s easy to get used to the same activities and behaviors. Challenge yourself with brain games that are designed to give your brain a workout. There are plenty of apps and logic game books that you can utilize in order to make sure that your brain is stimulated and stays active. Increase your workouts. Besides eating healthy, which is very important, exercise also helps in preserving brain health. According to Thomas Crook, PhD, an expert on cognitive development and memory disorders, "Cardiovascular activity pumps more oxygen-rich blood to the brain, which is like giving a car a shot of gasoline.” A few choices of cardiovascular activity for beginners include: walking, running, biking, jumping rope, swimming, step aerobics, kickboxing, and rowing. Pick one of these options and add it to your daily routine to keep your brain pumping! Take a nap. Now, this may not be foreign to many college students, but napping as little as six minutes can improve your memory. According to research, it’s not necessary to nap more than that for memory recall; however, your brain needs rest just as much as your body does, so nap away this summer! Or, at least, get enough sleep in between classes or work. Think happy thoughts. As cliche as this sounds, happy thoughts equal a happy brain: positive thoughts are linked to better, long-term brain health. If you’re having a bad day, it’s best to try to think of a happy memory in order to sort of “eject” the negative. Now, this isn’t an easy process: it’s very easy to be consumed with the negative. But, it’s summer time! Have fun this summer and think happy thoughts, or maybe, start erasing the negative from your life to make it easier on you, if you can. Don’t let this summer be a summer that sets you backwards. Keep your brain healthy and come back to school (or work or internship), with a fresh start. Tips inspired from: https://www.prevention.com/health/brain-health/prevent-dementia-and-memory-loss by Dominique M., Assistant Editor-in-Chief In college it is easy to feel like you are being left out when you see your friends boasting about fun plans or their accomplishments on social media. This feeling is seemingly intensified when you add a three month long summer break and friends being scattered across the country to the mix. If you are lucky enough to have all of your college friends only a few hours away from you, then you have probably never felt this notion; however, if you aren’t able to have your friends close then this article is for you.
I have experienced seeing my friends on social media explore cities and find new adventures over the summer, and I have been unable to take part. When this happens, it is easy to fall into the mindset that everyone is doing things while you are doing nothing but sitting at home. In these instances, you must keep in mind that perception is everything. Additionally, most people post their most exciting moments on social media, so that isn’t necessarily reflective of their everyday life. With that being said, it is perfectly acceptable to relax at home and take it easy. As college students, we stress ourselves out with every all nighter, every concern over grades, and every little problem that we encounter. So there is no reason why you should feel bad for not doing enough in the summertime. Rather than worry yourself with how others may be passing the time, find new ways to discover enjoyment. Explore a different part of your city. Reach out to old high school friends. Set some goals for the upcoming semester. There are so many possibilities, but you won’t know unless you get out there and stop constraining yourself to the activities you see others doing on social media. So, get out there and escape the confines of what you see on the electronic screen. |
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