RA/HAs-- This is For YOU!

The wellness of on campus residents--as well as their resident advisors--is important to LiveWell UC San Diego.

We've created an array of resources for RAs to use in active and passive programming.

• Bulletin boards
  


• Newsletter tips
  


• Ideas for wellness-realted programs
  


• List of resources to use for programming
  


• and a list of national wellness days for you to theme your events on
  
  Be sure to check out the Resident Advisor page

Would you like to see us do more?
Let us know what else LiveWell could do for you and your residential area.
E-mail us with your comments at ucsd.wellness@gmail.com

The Benefits of Sleep, Eating, and Exercise

Adopted from the SEE Campaign at Johns Hopkins University.

Sleep:

• Research shows that sleep deprivation has measurable effects on suppressing immune function, especially in combination with other life stressors. This is why many students get sick frequently throughout the year; pulling all-nighters have more negative effects than benefits.


• Sleep debt has been found to increase the concentration of stress hormones and simultaneously decrease metabolism.

Eating:

• Eating healthy is not about depriving yourself of certain foods; it is finding a balance in the foods that you eat.


• Student preform better on memory tests when they have eaten breakfast.
  


• Students gain an average of 4 lbs. in the first 12 weeks of school, mostly due to an increase in caloric intake (about 175 extra calories a day). To prevent this, eat meals with lots of vegetables and fiber. It will make you feel fuller. Also, the old trick of eating your food slowly will help you eat less and gives your brain time to recognize the message from your stomach that you are full.

Exercise:

• Stretching increases circulation, reduces stress, and improves coordination.
  


• Students who said they exercised at least 3 days a week were more likely to report a better state of physical helath and greater happiness than those who didn't.


• Walking shows the highest compliance rates of any exercise, so you're more likely to stick with it if you start. The easiest way to start including exercise in your daily routine is to walk to class. Try eating at the farthest cafeteria on campus.
  
  
  

Healthy Dining on Campus Video

Whether you live on campus and eat at the dining halls regularly or you live off campus and stop by the dining halls on occasion, UC San Diego dining services offers a variety of healthy selections that will give you the energy you need to make it through the long classes, study sessions, organization meetings, and anything else you are involved with. Check out this video to learn more about how you can make healthier choices in the dining halls.



About the video: To promote healthy eating as part of physical wellness, Housing*Dining*Hospitality's Registered Dietitian, Becky McDivitt, gives a tour of Cafe Ventanas (one of the dining halls at UC San Diego) and provides viewers with tips and tricks for selecting healthier foods.

For more information about health and wellness, visit UC San Diego's Wellness Center website: http://wellness.ucsd.edu

40 Money Management Tips Every College Student Should Know

The National Endowment for Financial Education has put out what it calls the "40 Money Management Tips Every College Student Should Know."

The tips range from Financial Aid, to credit cards, and dorm life.

Here's a few to start you off...

• Get organized- create a filing system for all of your important papers like pay stubs, tax returns, and loan information.
  


• Talk to a financial aid officer if your situation changes- In the current economy, you and your family might have experienced dramatic financial changes. Your FAFSA can be updated to reflect these changes, which may qualify you for more financial aid assistance. Talk to the Financial Aid office to learn more.
  


• Take time now to prepare for your career- Attend career fairs, get internships, and update your resume.
  


• Resist peer pressure- Be willing to say, "I can't afford that" and look for cheaper entertainment alternatives like on-campus movies, sporting events, etc.
  
  To read the complete list, check it out here.

Financial Wellness- One of the Eight Dimensions of Wellness promoted by the UC San Diego Wellness Center

Study Abroad Students

Study Abroad students now have their own section under the My Wellness tab on the Wellness Center website.

Check it out for tips on how to stay healthy while in another country.

Here's a sample:

• Smoking is much more prevalent in other societies, but it doesn’t make it any healthier. If you don’t smoke now, don’t pick it up while abroad!
  


• Homesickness is a typical symptom of being away from loved ones. Keep in touch through email or Skype, but also recognize that building relationships with people in your host country will help you overcome this part of your study abroad experience.
  


• Go out in groups. The threats facing women in the US are the same in different countries. Always be aware of your surroundings and be vocal if the situation becomes uncomfortable.

Mission Bay Aquatic Center

Just because it's off campus doesn't mean that it's not a part of UC San Diego!

In fact, the Associate Students of SDSU and UC San Diego Recreation own and operate the Mission Bay Aquatic Center.

Located right by the water, MBAC offers many classes at discounted prices for UC San Diego and SDSU students.

• Wakeboarding
  


• Kayaking (classes start as low as $29)
  


• Waterskiing
  


• Surfing (4 introductory surf lessons for $99)
  


• Sailing
  


• Rowing
  


• Windsurfing
  
  Check out their website at www.missionbayaquaticcenter.com for dates, times, and special offers
  

Don't want to take a class? Students are also able to rent equipment from MBAC.