Tips For A Sick College Student
Start writing a post
Health and Wellness

Tips For A Sick College Student

Dealing with being sick when you're at college and have responsibilities can be tough, so here are some tips on how to take care of yourself.

49
Tips For A Sick College Student


Being sick when you're away at college can be difficult to deal with, especially when you don't have a parent around to take care of you and the closest thing to chicken noodle soup you have in your dorm is chicken flavored ramen noodles. Here are some tips on how to take care of yourself and get better a little bit quicker.



1. Eat a lot of fruit.

Eating fruit, especially citrus fruits like pineapples and oranges, can help boost your immune system because of the vitamin C and antioxidants in them.



2. Sleep.

Make sure to get as much sleep as you can while you're sick. Nap between or after classes, and try to get to sleep early. At least go to bed earlier than midnight. Getting more sleep can help your immune system fight off your sickness faster. If you have a hard time sleeping because you're sick, take some NyQuil.



3. Drink Tea.

If you have a sore throat, tea helps a lot. Put some honey and lemon juice in it. It'll make it taste better and that along with the warm tea will make your throat less sore, at least temporarily.



4. Use a humidifier.

Using a humidifier (if you have one) will loosen up some congestion and make you less stuffed up. If you don't have one, you can also just take a hot shower. Either one works.



5. Drink a ton of water.

Drinking a lot of water will also help with congestion and it will keep you from getting dehydrated.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

43222
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

27178
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

952132
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

143505
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments