Health Myths
True or False: You can’t get dehydrated in cold weather.
False – You can become dehydrated in any weather; people often drink less water in the cold.
True or False: Campus police only respond to crimes, not safety concerns.
False – Campus police handle safety escorts, wellness checks, and suspicious activity.
True or False: Residence hall quiet hours apply only during the week.
False – Quiet hours usually apply every day, including weekends.
True or False: Energy drinks hydrate you better than water.
False – Energy drinks contain caffeine and sugar, which can actually increase dehydration.
True or False: Most campus crimes happen late at night.
False – Many incidents happen during the day, especially thefts.
True or False: Posting flyers anywhere on campus is allowed if it’s for a student event.
False – Flyers must be posted in designated areas and approved spaces.
True or False: Stress can weaken your immune system.
True – Chronic stress weakens the immune system and increases illness risk.
True or False: Walking with headphones in makes you less aware of your surroundings.
True – Headphones reduce awareness and reaction time.
True or False: You can be held responsible for policy violations that happen in your room.
True – Residents are responsible for what occurs in their assigned space.
True or False: You should avoid the campus health center unless you’re seriously sick.
False – Campus health centers are for preventative care, minor illness, and questions too.
True or False: You should never call 911 for a medical emergency on campus—only campus police.
False – 911 should be used for emergencies; dispatch will coordinate campus responders.
True or False: Alcohol policies apply even if you’re over 21.
True – Alcohol policies apply regardless of age in many campus areas.
True or False: Sleep deprivation can affect your academic performance as much as alcohol use.
True – Lack of sleep can impair judgment and performance similarly to alcohol.
True or False: Locking your door significantly reduces the risk of theft.
True – Locked doors significantly reduce theft and unauthorized entry.
True or False: RAs can enter rooms anytime without a reason.
False – RAs must have a reason (health, safety, policy concern) to enter rooms.
True or False: You can “sweat out” alcohol by exercising.
False – Only time lowers blood alcohol concentration; exercise doesn’t sober you up.
True or False: Fires in residence halls are most commonly caused by candles.
False – Most residence hall fires are caused by cooking appliances, not candles.
True or False: Academic integrity violations can occur even if you didn’t mean to cheat.
True – Intent doesn’t always matter; improper collaboration or citation can still violate policy.
True or False: Mental health services are only for students in crisis.
False – Counseling services are for stress, adjustment, and mental wellness—not just crisis.
True or False: It’s safer to confront someone acting suspiciously than to report it.
False – Confrontation can escalate risk; reporting is safer.
True or False: Guests must follow the same residence hall rules as students.
True – Guests must follow all residence hall and university policies.
True or False: Skipping meals can make anxiety and stress worse.
True – Skipping meals can worsen anxiety, irritability, and fatigue.
True or False: Blue light emergency phones connect directly to help.
True – Blue light phones connect directly to emergency services.
True or False: Campus policies still apply during breaks and weekends.
True – Policies remain in effect during weekends, breaks, and holidays.
True or False: Sharing drinks can spread illnesses like mono.
True – Illnesses like mono spread through saliva, including shared drinks.
True or False: Most sexual assaults are committed by strangers.
False – Most sexual assaults are committed by someone the victim knows.
True or False: Posting threatening or harmful content online can violate campus conduct codes.
True – Online behavior can violate conduct codes if it threatens safety or others.
True or False: You don’t need the flu shot if you’re young and healthy.
False – Young, healthy people still benefit from flu shots and help protect others.
True or False: Trusting your instincts can help keep you safe.
True – Listening to instincts can help prevent unsafe situations.
True or False: You’re responsible for knowing campus policies even if you didn’t read them.
True – Students are responsible for knowing and following campus policies.