Dining Hall
Who are the easiest people to eat with in the Dining Hall?
Most often mixed company.
People you know will be supportive
What are 2 activities/clubs that you are interested in exploring when you get to school?
Study groups, major clubs, intramural sports, student government organizations, music, art
What are your favorite activities to do that are little to no cost?
Cheap seat movies, bowling, college sports games, going for a walk, biking, rollerblading, book stores, visit a pet shop, explore a state park, have a photo shoot with friends
Your new roommate invites you to DQ on a hot afternoon? How do you respond?
Even though it is challenging, go! You never get a second chance to make a new old friend! it is more about being social.
How can socializing with others be used as a coping skill?
Socializing with others decreases feelings of loneliness and stress, and increases feelings of enjoyment and happiness.
How do you respond to the calories posted in the Dining Hall?
Ignore them. Focus on what you are hungry. Think balanced meal planning. Have a plan of what you want to eat before you enter the Dining Hall.
Alcohol is a _____ and can affect your emotional health.
Depressant
What are tips for saving money on textbooks?
Buy used textbooks, rent, share with classmates, purchase from previous students
Your floor mates are all going to meet for lunch the first week yet you struggle to eat in a group setting, how do you respond?
Go with the group but try and sit next to the person you feel most comfortable with.
Try not to set at the end - it would be easier to be surrounded by conversation.
Talk to your RA - they are willing to help.
What are strategies you can use if you are having difficulties with sleeping at night?
Turn off all electronics 30 minutes before bed, mindfulness/deep breathing, designate your bed for sleep and only sleep (no studying in bed), use other calming strategies such as aroma therapy or music.
Your new roommate made a comment about what you are eating, "are you really going to eat all that?"
How do you respond?
Yes, it's my favorite!
Be positive and change the conversation topic.
Your Monday Biology lab goes longer than expected. You don’t finish until 6:30 PM and you are meeting your Spanish Club at 7 PM on the other side of campus. You didn’t pack a dinner since you were expecting to get out of class on time. What do you do?
What are some grocery staples that are easy to purchase on a budget?
Rice, eggs, beans, oatmeal, bread, canned soup, noodles, frozen veggies (George will talk more about this later:)
You can go but put a time limit on it - Oh, I only have a half hour.
You can suggest an alternate activity.
Your roommate is constantly bringing up their diet plan and intention to lose weight. How do you cope with this?
Have a conversation with your roommate (helpful/nonhelpful list), Use other supports, Consider a new living situation if the problem does not resolve.
The Dining Hall is only open for meals at certain times and you missed lunch, what are you going to do?
No worries, you have food in your room.
You can use your flex dollars in the Student Union. You ask a friend to go off campus with you for lunch.
TRUE or FALSE: If I drink, I don't need to have my full meal plan.
FALSE: Alcohol is not considered part of your tallies or any part of your meal plan. There are no nutritional benefits in any type of alcohol.
You are worried about having enough money to buy groceries this month. What are ways to help with budgeting.
PLAN AHEAD! Use apps, or other programs (Mint).
Identify what are Needs and what are Wants.
You are on a group date with friends and everyone wants to order pizza, a challenging food for you.
How do you respond?
You have practiced this before and you can just go with the flow, eat what others are eating.
If you tell people you don't like pizza that closes the door for future outings. Take a deep breath and practice your skills!
Who are three supports you can use while at school?
Family, friends, Melrose, outpatient services, mental health services at school
You can get your balanced meal on your plate and carry your drink.
You can go back for your beverage later.
You enjoy completing your PT plan in the college workout facility, but you are concerned with the accessible scale and the urge to over exercise. What do you do to create a healthy workout experience?
Use supports, join workout classes, schedule appropriate amount of time per week and don't go over.
*Remember: you are also doing a lot of walking on campus:)
Your friend asks you to go to the mall, but you feel tight on money this month and don't want to buy any clothes. What do you do?
You can still go with and enjoy the experience! Maybe just bring some cash, so you are not tempted to put purchases on your card. Tell your friend you don't want to buy anything so they can help hold you accountable.
You've been dating someone for awhile now, but they don't know about your ED. You feel things are going well with your relationship and you want to tell them about this part of your life. How do you do this?
Practice with a friend/support. Role play.
You don't have to tell them everything right away.
Explain ways they can be supportive around this. Don't have this tough conversation in a challenging environment.
TRUE OR FALSE: Drinking, smoking, taking pills, or ED sx use are healthy ways to cope
FALSE