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Show 4 - DIXIES UNNEWS.CO WEDNESDAY, M APRICITIo', Taking risks in college can lead to great experiences 'I , t hannapollockDSN i , , , , , , ! lege can be hard when you 01 , ,,,o struggle k to fit in. i i ' - , , t - , , ' My C fresh- But the moment I took a risk and made myself vulnerable, my life changed. One day my English professor was passing back our essays, and when I received mine, a little note on the bottom of my paper said, "Talk to me after class." My hands immediately started sweating and my mind was racing. I thought I had cited everything correctly, but maybe not. However, once I went up to my professor after class, he told me, "You need to pursue a degree that has to do with writing." That one sentence gave me confidence in school that I had never had. If it wasn't for this professor, I would have never reached out to the Dixie Sun and found a major I love. Getting involved with the Di A . r, . 315 1 In ) 41(0011 : f i tel , N... , tt t ,t; , i ,. ' ,.''' 'V , !. ,., r . ,,,. up. My involvement on campus has provided me with endless opportunities for networking, leadership and of course, making new friends. According to the Journal of College Student Personnel, student involvement is a significant contributor to desirable outcomes of the college student experience. This isn't saying getting involved cures depression, but it does St. George. 1 i', -- man year was anything but fun. I knew one person at Dixie State University, and I wasn't involved at all. This led to homesickness, lack of motivation and depression. I did not feel like I belonged in , , :. LL i self-assuran-ce get involved. There's a grol for pretty much every 1nteR1 on campus. Take a risk. Get out of comfort zone. Maybe you'i find something you love all it will change your life. If campus like the Multicultural and Inclusion Center, the Dixie Sun, the Student Alumni Association, DECA and the Biomechanics and Sport Science Lab are lesser known and are great ways to to get involved when you have no talent, self confidence or just don't like people. Trust me. I know. But there's something for everyone. Some of the groups on xie Sun gave me confidence when talking to others, and eventually I had a whole new friend group on campus. This domino effect spread to all areas of my life and provided me with I didn't know I needed. Reaching out to these groups initially was hard for me. I didn't want to face failure, and I especially didn't want to be laughed at. It is still uncomfortable for me to try something new, but I've learned to embrace the nerves and use them to build myself BY HANNA POLLOCK i i , Itittio)l) t ',. 17:-- ,. .., I, t i I ',., it :, 1, I 4' ) il ? ..A,L , I', , : I ,. , Nt .. 11 1 ,:, I ,...st : i i - ; 4 i 1 f.',,.,,, , , - -, , , '116.44414111) .., ,,,, ,- ( - 1 ,..,......"!-',.- , - , I A 1 i 11, i '', .,,t: , , ''- 1 - ,, ,- I help you enjoy your college experience more. Getting involved is also crucial for networking and ic, 1, , '1 1J 4 l I C ,,, 1 .,' 1 .',' 1 ,, t,. , 11 , e .i.' t''''A IN i .1 :; ., ) ; i 4" building relationships. College is a place where you can mingle with people with all ' I A A4 different talents from all difAAAA ' . '4 ferent places. If you network 0.00.00-."''..- , while you are young, one day ,,,,,, you can reach out to those :41,,, f1 , college friends when you are N i kv ? in need. It is often said that -z INIk 1,,:,,,....,,,4 ,.,,,,.., .,...aelt....o.f.,...;- 1 at "It's who you know, not what A busy student stands by a locker full of school supplies. Copy Editor Hanna Pollock says you know." involved at school makes for a better experience. Sometimes, it can be hard ,.11 , ' .' -- , , s .... s ! t , , ... ,4,,- - ril ; ,............x,, cn - - get.; Eating from home: Good for you, good for your wallet( BY TAYLOR LEWIS tIewisdsn Realizing I wasted the equivalent of a month's worth of groceries on food and drinks that are no where near filling, it was time for an intervention with myself, for myself. Although I am not the only one who is guilty of this, considering the average American eats out at least four times a week according to The Simple Diet. There are ways to combat this outrageous spending if you want to feel fuller for almost half the cost: I am that girl 11 ,, (,,, I - LETTERS i,,,) 4- TO ,r; e l( .,,,,,,i , , ' 7 il over- - priced coffee and a scone to match because I convinced myself that "Hey, this is super convenient in between classes, and it's only a few dollars here and there, right?" Wrong. I was so incredibly wrong. After calculating how much money I spent eating out last month, I couldn't help but react like the "white guy blinking" meme. I had spent over $300 on fast food, coffee and numerous restaurant meals because the moment Send letters to the editor to DixieSundixie.edu. Letters to the editor are accepted and may be published in the newspaper andor dixiesunnews.com. The guidelines for letters are as follows: 'Submissions should be no longer than 250 words and must be 'Writers must include name, phone number and email address. Students should also include year in school, hometown and well-writte- --- ., x Isk,.. walks into class with an ), ' , THE EDITOR who ,' n. major. ' Letters are subject to editing for length, style and get the hell out of there because I have absolutely no idea what I am doing. Despite being a novice grocer, I have tricked myself into believing I'm a if I research and create a detailed plan beforehand. Before you roll your eyes and try to reason every petty excuse imaginable, just give it at least a few grocery shopping trips before you get the hang of it. First and foremost, research recipes to get an idea of the kind of ingredients you'll need to execute this dish. This isn't just a one and done recipe ingredient list either. Figure out how many days you'll be busy at work or school and create a cumulative list of recipes to use throughout the week. While it will save you money if some of the ingredients can be used for one of my friends asked, "Where are we eating?" We were already Googling places to go. Go pro-groc- grocery shopping the right way Believe me, the last place I want to be is a grocery store. The moment I walk in, I already feel anxious and want to er , grammar. ' Letters consisting of inaccurate, libelous or highly offensive content will not be published. 'Letters should be submitted to dixiesundixiaedu in the body of the email, not an attachment. 'Letters become property of Dixie Sun News and may be published in any format. ' Dixie Sun News encourages a lively discussion on its website among its readers. 'Dixie Sun News does not edit comments. However, an editor will not post any comments that are libelous vulgar ' - I - . - - , to , , - ' .c S, o 4 - 4 1 f it ,, 1 , , ,r ) 1 , 5, '''' A oo o o ,,, 0 ' N multiple recipes, ensure the plates are diverse enough so you won't get tired of eating the same dish everyday. With your saved recipes documented and your ingredient list in hand, you're almost ready to go grocery shopping. While I know you've probably heard this countless times, do not step foot into any grocery store on an empty stomach. If you do, you'll most likely end up spending more money than you planned because we both know those double stuffed Oreos were definitely not a part of your ingredients list. DIY recipes Now that you've got your ingredients, it's time to put those recipes to the test. While practice makes perfect with certain recipes, some of them just won't work or taste as good even though that infamous food blogger swears it will. Because errors are likely to happen your first time around, make sure to try your creation before packing it and bringing it to school or work. If you risk not trying your meal beforehand, it may result in a disappointing lunch that ends up in the trash and leaves your stomach growling for a fast food substitute. I Invest in a lunchbox If you commit to buying a lunchbox and ice I pack, you no longer have AL,d,.. Multimedia Editor Taylor Lewis says it is more ideal to pack a lunch and carry a reusable water bottle to worry about your to save money. She also says eating homemade can save hundreds of dollars a month. meal potentially spoiling ,;"' throughout the day. the ability to effectively store your already pre- pared lunch, there reallyi no excuse as to why you should constantly be eating out during your sche or work day. I know this may sound childlike, but there are mature looking lunchba that shouldn't deter you from attempting to bring your sacked lunch. On th other hand, if you'd rathc tote a more daring style that resembles your favor ite childhood cartoons or superheroes, more power to you. Invest in a reusable water bottle If you start to feel your stomach start to growl af ter you just ate, it may always be because you're still hungry. Although you may think you can tell the differenc between hunger and thirst a recent study done by Ti Seattle Times proved that 62 percent of the time p6 Nver pie drank when they hungry but not thirsty they ate when they were thirsty but not hungry. To combat this confusion, keep track of your daily water intake. Although you can supply your bag full of plastic water bottles that will lukewarm in a matter of hours, you can instead vest in an insulated OW bottle. Aside from being able to personalize your reusable bottle with an array of stickers, insulate' water bottles can stay for up to 24 hours depend' ing on the brand. - ' UP dol''''Iroo Calil ME nol Uta and iv COI' Ma 201 Tent |