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Drinking Dangerously on Campus Campus groups are trying to get the word out that there are plenty of ways to have fun on campus -- and stay safe -- without drinking. The Hidden Enemy: Depression Depression can strike almost anyone. Would you know how to help yourself -- or someone else -- through it? What's Going On In there? The CollegeBound Network investigates a little known disease that can affect everyone from teenagers to adults. Chronic Disease Sensitivity Training 101: How to Be a Supportive College Roommate Lindsay Butler was walking into her dorm room for the first time when she felt her heart start to beat out of control. Already waiting inside was her smiling, happy college roommate. "'Hey,' she beamed," Lindsay recalls. "I began to cry. When she asked 'What's wrong?' the walls began to close in on me--I was having my first panic attack." What will you do if it's your college roommate who's suffering from a chronic disease? Coffee Jump-Starts the Day, the College Way Over the years, coffee has become an ingrained part of college campus culture. How much is too much? And where do students go to get a cup o' joe? Read on to find out... Healthy Dining, College Style Although healthy dining hall options do exist (like the fresh fruit salad standby), tempting late-night cravings still persist, and pizza deliveries are only a phone call away. What's a starved college student to do? Scared Drinkless The facts about drunk driving are scary. Two out of every five people will be involved in an alcohol-related car crash during their lifetime. Someone is killed in an alcohol-related traffic accident every 33 minutes. Claiming over 3,000 teenage deaths every year, drinking and driving is the leading killer of young people. Terrifying, right? What Kind of Party Person are You? Are you about to major in partying? We here at the CollegeBound Network, certainly hope not! Take this quiz and make sure you're on the right track... Deciphering Dining Plans Before you commit to a dining plan, learn more about what they entail and how you can decide which is best for you. Eat Your Way to a Higher GPA Want to ace that test? Then swing by the grocery store first, and make sure to pick up these nutritious treats while you're at it. |