The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year right? Not always. From too many commitments to family tension, the holidays can be a hard time to navigate. Be proactive and avoid feeling frazzled during this busy time of year.
Category: Student Affairs
New ways to Activate next semester with Campus Recreation
Once you get back from break, come back to the Student Fitness Center where we have several new ways for you to stay active during the spring semester.
Career Center reports results from fall career fairs
The Career Center had a very busy semester hosting six fairs! The fairs connected students with employers as well as advisors from various graduate school programs.
Network your way to a career
Statistics show that only 10-20 percent of jobs are ever published. This means that 80-90 percent of jobs are hidden in the job market. This is the reason why networking is so important when looking for a job. A network is a group of supporters who are a professional resource for someone in their job search and in their career. A great network connection is someone who can provide you with career information or advice.
Make time to move at the office
Sitting, standing, and working at a computer for too long can cause discomfort as well as lead to decreased productivity and ability to focus. Sitting for long periods can also increase your risk of certain illness and chronic disease. Your body craves movement and variety in your postures. Microbreaks of six to 10 seconds are recommended every 20-30 minutes. Longer activity breaks are advised at least once an hour. Here are some tips to help work more movement into your day.
Focus on environmental wellness
Your overall well-being is closely tied to the health of the environment. Here are some easy ways to help the environment (and yourself!).
Just say no to fat talk
Fat talk is a statement made in everyday conversation about yourself or others that contributes to body dissatisfaction and reinforces the thin ideal.
Smoking and the environment
Earlier this year, the Quad and certain adjacent areas went smoke free. The health effects of smoking are well-known, but do you know what effect smoking has on the environment?
Make a difference this holiday season
Holiday Helper gives Illinois State students an opportunity to provide gifts and parties for more than 200 underprivileged children in Bloomington-Normal.
ISULeads provides opportunities for student, faculty, staff involvement
ISULeads is a comprehensive leadership program designed to help students select involvement opportunities that build on one another to make the most of their involvement.