With our insane schedules and our even crazier bedtimes, it is no surprise that every Redbird will feel a little under the weather this semester. Getting sick in college is a whole new ball game for us students. The pre-college school days are over and with that so is the hospitality you receive from your number one nurse…your mom. While we can all agree that coming down with a horrible cold or flu virus is possibly the worst thing to happen in the midst of college course work, having to do it without your mom’s chicken noodle soup and dose of Nyquil every hour makes it even worse. Here are some tips to get you through the “College Cold n’ Flu Catastrophe” without the presence of your mother:
1. Have your mother on speed dial. It’s probably just as hard for her as it is for you not having her there with you. Having her on the phone while bombarding her with remedy questions and chicken noodle recipe requests makes it feel like she is there in spirit!
2. Bundle up in whatever blankets you can find and binge watch Netflix until you forget how crappy you feel.
3. Self-employ one of your roommates to play “mom”. Have her assist you in anyway she can; your friendship depends on it.
But don’t be surprised if this is their reaction…
5. If you have to miss class, make sure you communicate with your professors. Let them know that you are battling the Cold Crusade and will do what is necessary to not fall behind in class. Hopefully their reaction goes something like this:
6. It’s no doubt that your pajamas and a cup of hot tea will become your new best friends, but just remember to change your clothes at least every 24 hours…
7. Lastly, remember that this will pass, with or without having your mommy there to cater to all of your sickly needs.