Some might be sad that Step Sing has ended and we'll be waiting another year to perform on the Wright Center Stage, but others are eating cough drops like they're candy and running low on energy.
Getting sick during Step Sing season is almost inevitable. You are spending hours with people every day singing, dancing and let's be honest not looking your absolute best. Then show week comes and through the dress rehearsals, group dinners and family visits, your voice is gone by the final show.
After three weeks of nothing but Step Sing, reality is back and you have to make it through class even though you could just sleep all day. Here are some ways to beat Post Step Sing Sickness.
1. Soup
And not the soup from the Caf. Hot soup will soothe your throat. I suggest splurging and getting a friend to pick you up some soup from Panera, but a can of Campbell's Chicken Noodle soup will do the job.
2. Pain Relief
A trick that I learned is that Tylenol and Advil include different active ingredients which means while it says that you should take Tylenol every few hours, if you're still in pain you can take an Advil as well.
3. Cough Drops
Cough drops can come in handy when your throat feels like it's on fire 24/7. You never want to be that person with a coughing attack during the middle of class and this will help you. 4. Honey
After performing a week full of shows and straining your voice a spoonful of honey might be a good idea. The honey will coat your throat better than a cough drop, but is still only a temporary fix.
5. Exercise
Of course if you have the flu or congestion in your chest, going for a run isn't the best idea. Then again if you are just feeling bad, exercise can always help because it releases endorphins.
6. Rest
Just because you haven't seen your friends in a while because of your busy schedule, doesn't that you have to now. Make sure that you're getting some rest and recovering.
7. Wearing the appropriate clothing
This time of year the weather is constantly changing so it's important to check the weather before leaving your dorm or apartment for class. You could need a heavy jacket, rain coat or if you happen to live in the south, you could get away without a jacket and opened toed shoes this time of year.
Whether you are just feeling a little bad or have never been more sick, going to the doctor is the best thing that you can do for yourself. If health services on campus is too busy try going to an urgent care nearby. They can work miracles and will have you feeling better before your test on Thursday.
