3 Steps towards being a better neighbor in E!

1)   Be friendly towards others. You don't necessarily need to know them, but a simple hello or greeting goes a long way. Creating friendly relationships also makes it easier to interact in the future if anyone has questions or concerns.

2)   Be soft spoken when entering and exiting. Avoid stomping in stairwells especially when leaving before sunrise or coming back late at night. Keep the noise at whisper-level in hallways. Loud laughter and conversations while people are relaxing or sleeping is a nuisance. Close doors behind you with ease. Main building and apartment doors create a lot of noise. Don't let them slam or shut by themselves.

3)   Be aware of your noise level inside the apartment. This is one of the most common complaints. More noise etiquette is needed if you live above another person. Soft footwear makes less noise than heavy-duty items such as boots or high heels. It's not necessary to thump your feet around the kitchen in the middle of the night. If a neighbor requests for you to keep the noise level down, try to negotiate on a solution.

These two are picture perfect neighbors! 

Healthy Behaviors!

Here are some tips to make healthy decisions easier! 

Eat Regular Meals

• Eat a small meal every 3-5 hours. 
•  Eat breakfast within an hour after waking up.
•  Pick up a piece of fruit or a bagel from the cafeteria at dinner for breakfast the next morning. 
•  Eat breakfast on the way to class. 
• Avoid snacking throughout the day if you tend to overeat at night. 

Make Healthy Meal Choices 

• Wait until you have finished your meal before deciding on dessert; skip it if you feel full 
• Include at least one serving of fruit and one serving of vegetables at lunch and dinner. 
• Choose the healthiest meal options available. 
• Request salad dressing, sauces, and gravy on the side 
•  Request 1/2 sized meal portions. 
• Limit breaded and fried foods.
• Ask if they have plain steamed vegetables available. 
• Limit cream soups and creamy sauces. 

Drink Responsibly 

• Avoid drinking large amounts of regular soda and other sweetened beverages. 
•  If you are of legal age, limit alcohol as it is high in calories 
• Alternate each alcoholic beverage with water or seltzer. 
• Dilute mixed drinks with water or seltzer. 
• Never drink on an empty stomach. 

Exercise Daily 

• Sign up for an exercise class each semester. 
• Make use of the fitness facility on campus most days of the week. 
•   Take a walk between classes once a day. 
• Walk or ride to classes or try walking at a faster pace between classes. 

Free Breakfast!

Get Ready For Fire Inspections!

Block Party!

Come out to the NV Block Party, Friday September 16th from 6-8pm

All-nighter disclosure

 Each month I will post something on the blog pertaining to a particular subject, and this month the theme is "intellectual growth." Part of your intellectual growth is receiving a good night of sleep, so below I have posted a study regarding the adverse effects of all-nighters. 

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Harvard Medical School researchers have found that people who stay up all night after learning and practicing a new task show little improvement in their performance. And the study suggests that no amount of sleep on the following two nights can make up for the toll taken by the initial all-nighter.


"Our research shows that you need sleep that first night if you want to improve on a task," says Robert Stickgold, Harvard Medical School assistant professor of psychiatry at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center. 


"We think that getting that first night's sleep starts the process of memory consolidation," says Stickgold. "It seems that memories normally wash out of the brain unless some process nails them down. My suspicion is that sleep is one of those things that does the nailing down."


You can find the complete article here: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/11/001122075125.htm

Welcome to E!

I hope you all had enjoyable summer breaks. My name is Fiona and I will be the Community Assistant (CA) of E for the year. As your CA, I am available to help you with anything you may need throughout the year, so please do not hesitate to contact me. 

When you arrive in your apartment, you will find some information sheets to answer any move-in questions you may have. You will also find a set of T-pins inside a small envelope, which are to be used when hanging items on the walls. If you find any damages in your room, please report them on the link below. Trust me, you want to do this to avoid fines.

https://furman.wufoo.com/forms/north-village-room-condition-report/

Good luck moving in!