Going off to college bring a lot of changes to your lfie. One positive change I made was going to the gym. The best part about it is that its free, most college offera free gym to use for students. I think it's so important for students to utilize this. Exercising at a gym has helped me so much throughout college already, and I know I'll be able to imporve even more.

1. It only improves your health

Working out does wonders for your overall health. College is a time when your health is completely your responsibility, and its needs to be taken seriously. It's actually quite easy to fight off the freshman 15 if you exercise just three times a week.

2. Get out of your head

College is incredibly nerve racking. Its easy to get caught up in all the new things going around you, like classes, exams, friends, being on your own. Going to the gym can help you work through some things or just get your mind off of them.

3. Make new friends

I have class friends, roommate friends, and gym friends. I might only see them when we're working out, but we always have a good time. Gym friends are great motivators, especially on days when you don't feel like hitting the gym.

4. Improve Discipline

Sometimes it's easy to start going to the gym, but harder to keep it up. Its takes discipline to get up early everyday and take an hour out of your busy schedule to devote to exercising.

5. Better Time Management

That hour (give or take) needs to fit into your schedule well enough that you don't slack in other areas like classes. Its okay to have very busy days, as long as they're planned well.