Ramadan and college
Being a student in college and living in this environment is a satisfying experience with a busy life. Enduring Ramadan in college and facing it with the proper manner and plan for it in advance is what should be done in order t have an enjoyable and peaceful Ramadan.
Some behaviors should be avoided during the blessed month of Ramadan, as some feels tired, therefore they come late or don’t show up for the classes. Also others come sleepy with the minimum energy and do the least of what is asked from them and asking to shorten the class hours. All of these behaviors are not matching the values and spirit of Ramadan. Moreover should avoid thinking of Ramadan as a month for watching TV, eating and staying late at night as these are not respectful for the blessed month itself, but it also has a bad impact of the working and educational environment and daily life as Muslim.
Some students need to rethink the concept of studying and working during the blessed month of Ramadan. Many students worry during their day as when to find time for spiritual activities during their busy class schedules and other activities, while waiting the whole day to get back home or to visit the mosque. What students should take into consideration is that these spiritual activities are not limited to vising sacred places where they can be close to god, but they should make their lives sacred by their intentions and actions.
Some advices that student must take into consideration is not to waste their energy on unnecessary activities. Should always have healthy food. Students should never skip Suhur as it gives the student the energy for the day. Also students should take into consideration sleeping early to not miss Suhur time and to not be late for the classes. Moreover, if the student has problems with digesting heavy or cooked food should take into consideration eating nuts, dairy products and fruits.
To have an enjoyable Ramadan in college student should prepare for this month and act accordingly. If the students have a long class schedule, they should take into consideration eating food with high-energy in order to help them be active like dates, dairy products, sugar and should also have lots of liquids, water and desserts. Moreover mingling with other students would be good, as each would inspire and encourage the other.
It depends on what specific situation the student is stuck in to determine which foods they 're living off. My assumption of their daily meals is first, breakfast is one piece of fruit and a breakfast sandwich from a fast-food joint. Then, lunch or dinner is one entree of pizza, fried chicken, or a burger. Occasionally the student may snack off a bag of chips or a candy bar, but other than that, I can’t say that most students are eating healthy; I’ve seen at my college snacking mostly on chips while taking a break from class. Luckily, there some solutions to help to change the eating habits of the students. I discovered in Victoria Li’s article “Easy Diets for College Students” some helpful tips for the struggling students. She suggests “While opting for burgers fresh off the grill seems tempting, adhere to the habit of filling half your plate with fruits and vegetables, then filling the remainder with whole grains and lean protein” (2). In other words, it’s okay to have a greasy burger, but just as long you have something healthy to go with it, leading to a good balance of protein and energy Li says. As for the students going hungry because of their tight budget, some colleges or nearby locations may have meal donors. Li mentions in her article about the importance of not skipping meals as she says “Feeling famished due
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