By: Logann Dolan, Career Coach at Eastern Michigan University Attending any college or university is a major investment. The time, money, and energy that goes into completing a college degree is certainly not to be taken lightly. Despite knowing this logically, many students still arrive on campuses all over the country without a clear vision …
Welcome back, EMU! I hope you enjoyed your winter break. However, now that a new semester has begun, it is time to regain our focus. As we embrace the New Year, now is the perfect time to reflect on your past semester and figure out what you can do better for yourself in the upcoming …
Tips for remaining true to your diet during the holiday season Whether you are vegan/vegetarian, gluten-free, managing food allergies, or otherwise, maintaining your diet during the holiday season can be challenging. With plant-based diets gaining popularity, many more people choose to go meat-free. I speak from years of experience as a lone vegan among turkey-loving …
The holidays are meant to be a festive time, but for many can be a cause of stress, anxiety, and sometimes weight gain. This time of year is often viewed as an opportunity to let loose and indulge in all of your favorite comfort foods. For me, these comfort foods sometimes cause food anxiety and …
Hello to the holiday season! A time for relaxation and spending time with your loved ones. But wait for just a second, did you forget your gift? Oh no! Now your loved ones will think badly of you and it’s not like you as a college student have loads of money to drop on a …
Hello, my name is Geralda Ame’ Tunstall and I’m a proud alumnus of Eastern Michigan University. For the last 15 years, I have worked for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. As a mom and wife, it can be challenging keeping up with college friends, but serving as a member of EMU’s Alumni …
Eastern Michigan’s homecoming was truly a coming HOME! Read More »
Hi there! My name is Josie and I am the graduate assistant for marketing and communications over at Housing and Residence Life. As a college student, I know how frustrating this past year and some months have been. Many resources on campus that help provide support when things feel like they can be too much. …
We are well into the fall semester which means we are all trying to juggle projects, assignments, and so, so many chapter readings. It never fails that I start the semester fully organized and ahead of the game only to watch my organization skills? deteriorate along the way. But of course, life happens. Our early …
This Dietetic student says have your chocolate and eat it too! Read More »
Hey Eagles! As we approach the midpoint of the semester, assignments, quizzes, and exams tend to pile up. As students, we tend to get overwhelmed by the responsibilities that come with being in college. If you’re stressed out of your mind and don’t know what to do, this blog is for you! From mental health …
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There are so many concerns when starting college: you worry about your classes, potential friends you’re going to make, possibly roommates, and your appearance. If you’re concerned about the way you look, you’re not alone. The National Organization of Women’s annual Love Your Body Day campaign is on Oct. 20 and serves as a great …
As a dietetics-intent, this is a topic that is quite important to me! Nutrition! In March 1973, National Nutrition Week was introduced by the American Dietetic Association (now known as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics). Through multiple platforms, they promoted nutrition education and the profession of dietetics. National Nutrition Week became widely recognized more …
