When people warn you about the “freshman 15,” they usually mean too many late-night snacks, Dr Pepper refills and dining hall desserts. But the scary version isn’t the number on the scale. It’s the freshman 15 of distractions — 15 clubs, 15 group chats, 15 events you swore you’d go to and 15 stressors you didn’t actually need.
Browsing: Freshman 15
As college students juggle academic pressures, social expectations and newfound independence, eating disorders have become a growing concern on campuses nationwide.
As first-year students settle into college life, many encounter an unexpected challenge: the so-called “freshman 15.”
The freshman 15 holds a lot of weight — the phrase, that is. As college students and incoming freshmen, we are familiar with how commonly a change in appearance and body type is discussed.
Have you ever looked at pictures of yourself from high school, sighed and said to yourself, “Man, I looked good back then.” You are not alone.
