The freshman fifteen is a legend that during your first year of college, you will gain fifteen pounds. This myth became popular in the 1980’s when people started to compare the freshman on campus with the upperclassman. These people began to see that the freshman tended to be more over weight and out of shape then the seniors or juniors were. This trend was first called the “freshman 15” in Seventeen Magazine. When thee article first came out, many people began to believe that it was true and all college students would end up gaining weight their freshman year, but now we know that this is an urban myth. Not every college student gains exactly fifteen pounds in their first year of college. In fact, not all freshmen will gain any weight at all, but some could gain more than fifteen pounds. Some students could end up gaining weight simply because at college they have access to food at any hour of the day. When freshman start college, they have to start making their own schedule and this could lead to skipping exercise or eating more then they need to. All of this inconsistency leads some college freshman to being gaining weight but usually by their senior year, they have a set routine weight gain stops being an issue(Mann). This problem may not seem like much to people who have already graduated college, but for high school seniors who are looking ahead to their freshman year, the freshman fifteen is a real worry. Girls who are about to start college are more likely to gain weight, so they are even more concerned with the possibility of gaining fifteen pounds (Karasu). For many freshman girls who are anxious about gaining weight, they would consider anything to avoid their freshman fifteen. This concern about weight gain leads many ... ... middle of paper ... ...reat to be involved in college, it is also extremely time-consuming. College freshman are constantly being told that they need to stay involved, which is true, but they also need to keep themselves in mind and they have to know their limit. Being in clubs and sports is great but it is also very important that students have enough tome to sleep and study. Your health is the most important thing to keep in mind so don’t be afraid to turn down a couple parties or clubs if your plate is already too full of if you need a free night to catch up in classes. The easiest way to avoid stress in college is to go out and have some fun at least once a week. College is suppose to be the best days of your life so you can’t forget to go out to a movie and supper with your friends every once and a while. The best way to avoid the stress of school is to go have some fun with friends.
Desai, William C. Miller, Betty Staples and Terrill Bravender. I believed that this was a credible source because all of the authors have a medical degree. This article provided similar data saying that the percentage of people ages 12 to 19 who were overweight or obese rapidly increased from 5% to 17% between 1976 and 2002 (Desai 109). From this document I learned that college years are known to influence the forms of our adult behaviors including diet, physical activity, and other habits. Being a college student, I knew that college was going to change my work ethic and ability to do achieve new responsibilities but I did not know that it could actually greatly affect our weight. In the source it states that results from “both the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey" show that the transition to adulthood, a high number of people become obese and remain obese (Desai 109). One way I thought of this transformation was the freshman fifteen. The source was able to identify patterns of obesity but they still have not fully discovered examples of obese behaviors. However, the authors of this paper were able to perform a study to at least suggest some examples of behaviors related to obesity. They examined data collected from an electronic survey
The debate has been going on for years. Is it normal or should you be concerned about the freshman 15. The freshman 15 is a term known for the around fifteen or plus pounds a typical college student gains during their first year of college. The usual argument is that college students are unprepared for life on their own and that once they have control they make eating healthy their last priority. However, an article from the Huffington Post suggests otherwise; that in fact it is not the students fault but the schools and their overwhelming smorgasbord of unhealthy food choices.
When I arrived here at college I was extremely disappointed with the selection of food here in the cafeteria. I frequently found myself eating only hamburgers and pizza over and over again, simply because I did not like the other choices. About four months into the school year I had do go to the doctor for a virus and when the nurse weighed me I was a little surprised by what I saw. I had gained a little over ten pounds, close enough to what some refer to as the “Freshman 15.” It is a common fear among college students that they are going to gain fifteen pounds during the course of adjusting to college life. However experts have stated that the idea of the so called “Freshman 15,” is not that accurate. Every college student is obviously not going to gain fifteen pounds. However I believe that it is possible and it is a problem for many college students. College life completely changes eating habits among college students. Most students do not make the right choices about eating and exercising. College students across the country are severely unhealthy in their behaviors, and for some students the “Freshman 15” may be a reality.
[3] Levitsky, D. A., C. A. Halbmaier, and G. Mrdjenovic. “The Freshman Weight Gain: A Model for the Study of the Epidemic of Obesity.” International Journal of Obesity28.11 (2004): 1435-442. Print.
One common theme for students transitioning to college is the concept of the freshman 15. The freshman 15 is the idea that a freshman college student will gain 15 pounds throughout the duration of their first year of college. It is something nearly every incoming college student hears about (Delinsky & Wilson, 2008). The freshman 15 can be accounted to numerous factors, such as the student’s living environment, the food available to them, the level of their physical activity, their level of stress, and their eating habits.
All college students have heard of the dreaded “freshman fifteen.” The majority of students see it as inevitability. This college curse is caused by a drastic change in lifestyle and eating habits. College students are more likely to eat unhealthy food and less likely to exercise. However, steps can be taken to avoid needless weight gain. Despite the hectic lifestyles of teens, they know that a balance of exercise and good nutrition is the key to health.
Many college students experience the Freshman 15 while being in their first year of college, hence the fifteen pounds that freshmen are supposedly going to gain. Each and every person might experience weight gain differently throughout their life. The Freshman 15 is always an important conflict to stay away from. Throughout our busy college lives many students experience a lack of free time to do what they want. Many people put off their free time due to spending so much time on school work. There is practically no time to do anything else. The Freshman 15 could easily creep up on anyone at any time no matter how or what the situation is. This could have a long term effect on the per...
Without stress life is empty. No matter where we go stress will be there always. Stress is a big problem for college students. The first year of college is a new adventure, but there is few challenges to on the way. On a college campus, student’s life change — behavior, academic performance, career or major choice, and values. Faced with many kind of common stress, managing stress, finance, academic performance, symptoms of stress, stress and mental stress. "You can determine how you use your time or by default, let others plan it for you," says Beverly Coggins. Coggins believes that in order to calm college student stress we need to have a grasp on our own passions and priorities so that we’re in a stronger position to not be led around by the whims of other.
Freshman year of college is a turning point in most young adult’s lives. They are moving away from home and living on their own or with peers. Tammy Smith, an incoming freshman is concerned about what her diet will be like while living in a dorm. She has heard that a lot of females in college will develop eating disorders because of their poor diet and possible weight gain from lack of exercise. Tammy started to do research on the internet and stumbled across “Healthy Eating: A Practical Guide” published by Concordia University. In the guide, it has guidelines and tips for college students to eat healthy while on a budget, and a chart for the amount of each food group that a female needs to eat to have a healthy diet. While doing
Stress is a serious concern for college students, especially freshmen making the transition to a new lifestyle and school. It is important to remember that there are multiple ways to cope with stress that have shown to be effective, and every individual copes differently. It is never too late to seek help or to try a new strategy if the one chosen is not working. Three advice tips for freshmen making the transition to college are: attending or requesting mindfulness programs on campus, developing a strong support system especially with one’s parents if that is possible, and using resources that can be found on one’s campus.
Relevance: Weight problems are something a lot of people struggle with in college. I.E.; Freshman 15. And being healthy in college can really help people deal with other stuff better. Because when you don’t have to worry about your health you can focus on exams and homework more.
Teens reflect a culture all of their own within American society. The language that they speak, music that they listen to, and many aspects of their lives differ from that of past generations (Linehan 3). Therefore, many people of older generations tend to make judgments and assumptions about teenagers. These assumptions are typically based on the manner in which teenagers speak, dress, and present themselves. Because of these generalizations, faith of many teens is commonly overlooked. In a society where violence seems to be accepted and many teens are lost about who they are, faith can be the one bond interlinking a group of many. Despite occurrences such as the shootings April 20, 1999 at Columbine High School, and other negative aspects surrounding teenagers’ lives, there are still many young people involved and/or seeking a life with faith in Christ.
...e life, college students need to learn when to put their hectic lifestyles aside to make way for activities and events that help take their minds off the work they have.
The college life certainly has its share of fears, cheers, and jeers, but it really can be a worthwhile endeavor. The most important task is to find the college niche, that little place that just feels right, and not just the first time. Once I found clubs, organizations, jobs, and social circles in which I felt like a valued participant, I really seemed to be at home, and that's not something I could have found just by being matched with good roommates or schmoozing at a toga party.
Most of us would agree that college is one of the most exciting, yet most challenging times of our lives. It is typically our first time living away from home for an extended period of time. When I went away to college, I was eager to embrace the next chapter of my life because it was something life-changing that I had yet to experience. However, entering college was also scary for me because nobody handed me a “how to survive college” guidebook. I feel that everyone should be given a book full of tips and tricks that outline the ups and downs that lie ahead throughout our college experience, so that we can maximize our time in school and reach our full potential. That this why this anthology is important for all of us. This anthology summarizes some of the most important tips to survive college, that I have learned thus far as a current freshman about to finish my fall semester. No matter who you are or where you come from, these few, simple tips to be explained will help ease the transition from high school and living at home to college and living on your own. This topic is meaningful because I know how it feels to go off to college excited for the journey ahead, nervous to leave family and friends, and not knowing what to expect. This guidebook should help future freshman to succeed and make the most of their