Surviving Mocos Season!

Well here we are, starting the third week of first semester.  This comes along with a bunch of different things that I am unhappy about, and I know that I am not alone.  With syllabus week being far over, school is jumping into high gear.  Tests are creeping up on us, homework is getting more and more frequent, and cracking down is absolutely critical.

While the end of the second week of class means it's time to get serious, it also means that football season has started.  This includes our peers on the Lehigh football team, our favorite teams in the NFL, and our fantasy leagues!  I may only be speaking for myself, but I definitely went to my friends' house to watch the game solely for the wings.

Two friends and I finished a 50-wing order from Campus Pizza

We can't pretend that the first morning of mocos (morning cocktails, for those who don't keep up with the Lehigh jargon) isn't the happiest morning of our semester.  Dressing ridiculously and showing our school spirit in every way (besides wearing our beautiful Brown and White) is every Lehigh student's favorite time of year.  While jumping around and spending time outside in the beautiful weather seems worth it while it's happening, these actions definitely have their consequences.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but waking up on Monday after a Saturday afternoon Lehigh win (WOO!) with a head cold is almost inevitable.  Not one person in my 11:10 AM class wasn't sniffling, coughing, and consuming tea faster than my teacher could say, "stay awake!"

In my professional (ha!) opinion, there are a few easy things us college students can do to at least try and avoid the terrible case the "monday after mocos blues."  EmergenC is a great way to get many of your essential vitamins without taking pills that taste like chalk.  They come in a number of flavors, and when the powder is added to water, the drink is carbonated and it is almost delicious.  An even easier, less expensive way to make sure you don't lose your voice is the traditional tea and honey.  I know that for me, living with 63 girls is very strenuous on my voice, and the honey always gets the job done.

Getting back into the swing of things at the beginning of the year is hard, but it definitely gets easier.  Trust the Surviving College Connoisseur, my not- so- professional advice can apply to you too! I promise!