We survived the first week of school, and now that the semester is in full swing, the only thing that seems to be tripping many of us up is the ever-changing Arkansas weather. With temperatures ranging from a chilly 30 degrees in the morning to a warm 65 degress in the afternoon, it’s hard to know what to expect. Many of us are dealing with annoying allergies, while others are suffering from full-on sickness from the changing temperatures, so what can we do to make sure that we don’t miss class because of sickness this semester?

Until the weather calms down and spring finally arrives for good, make sure to keep allergy and cold medicine on hand for those days of up-and-down temperatures. Though it might not be a necessity on a daily basis, having it on hand can keep you ready for whatever the day brings. Arming yourself for the first sign of sickness is the best way to counteract common colds that are easily passed among students, so start taking a multivitamin to stay healthy. Keeping a healthy diet and staying active is the best precaution for keeping the cold weather blues away, so plan a work out schedule with friends and boost your energy levels with healthy meals.

Taking these precautions lets us remain healthy and happy for the next few months, keeping us in the classroom and out of the doctors office this semester.