Table of Contents
Introduction 10
Part 1 Staying Safe in College 13
Chapter 1 Dorm Safety 14
Preventing Theft 14
Fire Safety 18
Protecting Against Intruders 20
Wellness Check-In: Pack These Five Things for Dorm Safety 22
Chapter Checklist 23
Chapter 2 Safety Around Campus 24
Staying Safe at Parties and Bars 24
Being Safe While Hooking Up 28
Staying Safe Late at Night 29
Stalkers 30
Preventing Car Break-Ins 31
Wellness Check-In: Three Rules to Make with Your Friends Before Leaving Any Party 33
Chapter Checklist 34
Chapter 3 Sexual Assault 36
Understanding and Preventing Sexual Assault 36
Reporting Sexual Assault 40
Helping Yourself or a Friend Who Experienced Sexual Assault 42
Wellness Check-In: Add These Three Contact Numbers to Your Phone Just in Case 44
Chapter Checklist 44
Chapter 4 Studying Abroad 45
Deciding to Study Abroad 45
How to Find and Choose a Study Abroad Program 47
Affording Your Time Abroad 49
How to Prepare for Your Time Abroad 51
Staying Safe Abroad 54
Wellness Check-In: Five Things to Pack to Stay Safe While Studying Abroad 57
Chapter Checklist 57
Part 2 Staying Healthy on Campus 59
Chapter 5 Nutrition, Fitness, and Eating Disorders 60
Where to Eat on Campus 60
How to Eat Healthy in the Dining Hall 62
Healthy Foods to Keep in Your Dorm Room 64
Eating Healthy on the Go 65
Working Out on Campus 67
Eating Disorders in College 70
Wellness Check-In: Six Workout Mistakes to Avoid 74
Chapter Checklist 75
Chapter 6 Physical Health 77
Getting Enough Sleep 77
How to Avoid Getting Sick 81
Where to Go When You Get Sick 84
Wellness Check-In: Six Types of Medicines You Should Always Keep in Your Dorm Room 86
Chapter Checklist 87
Chapter 7 Drinking, Smoking, and Drugs 88
Drinking 89
Smoking 96
Vaping 97
Drugs 98
What to Do When Drinking, Smoking, or Drug Use Becomes a Problem 102
Where to Find Drug- And Alcohol-Related Resources 103
Wellness Check-In: Five Rules for Safe Drinking 106
Chapter Checklist 107
Chapter 8 Mental Health 108
Stress 108
Anxiety 112
Depression 114
Homesickness 115
What to Do When Your Friend is Going through a Tough Time 116
Where to Find Help on Campus and Off 118
Wellness Check-In: Nine Signs You (Or a Friend) Needs Mental Health Help 121
Chapter Checklist 122
Chapter 9 Sexual Health 124
What Should You Expect During a Visit to Your Gynecologist? 124
Women's Health Issues You Should be Aware of 125
Everything You Need to Know About Having Safe Sex 129
Wellness Check-In: Five Ways to Stay on Top of Your Sexual Health 137
Chapter Checklist 138
Part 3 Developing Smart and Successful Relationships 141
Chapter 10 Roommates 143
How to Bond with Your Roommate 143
Tips for Rooming with a Friend 145
How to Handle Roommate Conflicts 149
Roommate Contracts 155
Wellness Check-In: Five Ways You and Your Roommate Can Keep Each Other Healthy 163
Chapter Checklist 165
Chapter 11 Professors, RAs, and TAs 166
Resident Assistants 166
Professors 168
TAS: Who They are and How They Can Help You 176
Wellness Check-In: Four Reasons Building a Relationship With Your TA is Worth It 177
Chapter Checklist 178
Chapter 12 Dating, Relationships, and Hooking Up 179
Hook-Ups 180
Dating 188
Sex 197
Wellness Check-In: Five Signs You're in a Healthy Relationship 204
Chapter Checklist 207
Chapter 13 Unhealthy Relationships 208
Rotten Romantic Relationships 208
Frenemies 212
Toxic Friendships 213
Wellness Check-In: Three Steps to Ditch a Toxic Friend 219
Chapter Checklist 221
Part 4 Building a Balanced Social Life 223
Chapter 14 Extracurriculars 224
Campus Media 224
Performance Groups 226
Cultural and Religious Groups 228
Professional Societies 229
Sports 232
Campus Life 234
Just for Fun 235
Wellness Check-In: Four Ways Participating in Extracurriculars Can Help Your Mental Health 237
Chapter Checklist 237
Chapter 15 Greek Life 238
Should You Rush? 238
Navigating Sorority Rush 239
What Sorority Life Is Like 242
Greek Social Life 245
Living in the Sorority House 246
How Greek Life Can Help Your Career 247
Wellness Check-In: Seven Ways Joining a Sorority Can Help You Get the Most Out of College 248
Chapter Checklist 249
Chapter 16 Juggling Social Life and Academics 250
Time Management and Effective Studying 251
What to Do When You've Taken on Too Much 254
Wellness Check-In: Seven Ways All-Nighters Are Bad for Your Health and Grades 258
Chapter Checklist 258
Chapter 17 Social Media Dos and Don'ts 259
Keeping a Professional and Clean Social Media Presence 259
Using Social Media to Help You Land Jobs 263
Linkedin 265
Interacting with Your Friends on Social Media 269
The Signs That You're Spending Too Much Time on Social Media (And How To Stop!) 272
Wellness Check-In: Five Ways to Stay Safe on Social Media 274
Chapter Checklist 275
Part 5 Managing Your Money and Career 277
Chapter 18 Managing Your Money 278
Making Money during the School Year 278
Building a Budget 281
Ways to Save Money on Campus 285
Getting Your First Credit Card 287
Wellness Check-In: Three Money Safety Rules to Master 290
Chapter Checklist 291
Chapter 19 Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Student Debt 292
Financial Aid 293
How to Pay Off Student Loans 295
Chapter Checklist 300
Chapter 20 Landing Jobs and Internships 301
Get Familiar with Your School's Internship Policies 301
Philanthropy and Volunteering 302
Create a List of Possible Internships 305
Research, Research, Research1 305
Talk to a Campus Career Counselor 306
Perfect (Or Create) Your Resume 307
Submit Your Applications and Cross Your Fingers 309
Nail the Interview 309
Wellness Check-In: Seven Ways to Stay Healthy at Your Internship 310
Chapter Checklist 311
Index 312