Last week I got sick for two days. One of which just so happened to be the day all of my classes were on. Missing one day of college is brutal. If at all possible, do not miss school especially in 300- and 400-level classes. But sickness happens, and sometimes you just can't help it. Sometimes it feels like daggers are piercing your stomach or head with every step you take. So, you don't take any. Now that you're behind, how do you catch up?
First of all, as soon as you can, email your professors and let them know. Normally they are super great about it. Now, here is the key. When they email you back and tell you what you should be working on while sick, do the work.
Second, if you didn't do the work because you just couldn't, talk to your professor. Professors are really understanding people. They know what it is like to be sick. Sometimes they will give you an extension. If they do, finish the work in the time allotted.
Third: Now once you are back and well, stay well. Eat healthy, take your vitamins, and get a full eight hours of sleep. I know you were told this as a child. But in college, it is common to stay up until three in the morning the night before a big exam cramming for it. Which leads me to my next point.
Fourth: Do not procrastinate. Enough said.
Fifth and finally: Find ways to reduce stress. Stress is a sure way to get sick. I know as a fellow student, it is incredibly easy to get stressed in college. Two activities I do to relieve stress are running and reading. I recommend both. Exercise is so good for your body. I know when I'm out running, I burn off all the stress. Reading is an escape route from life. Read a book, and let the stress fade away. There are tons of other healthy ways to relieve stress. Choose some.
Do those five things, and you will bounce back from a sick day!
