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.