Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page. It is also available as plain text as well as XML.

Students c STAFF REPORTS The transition from high school to college can be one of the most exciting times in a young person's life. It can also mean a summer filled with anxiety and stress. Will I fit in? Will the academic pressures be too great? Will I be homesick r > 1 l r% tv a ij ior mom s gooa cooKing: r lrsi-generauuii college students may face greater anxiety because they don't have parents or other relatives who can offer advice on surviving the freshman year of college. John Gardner, director of the National Resource Center for Freshman Year Experience and Students in Transition Replacing STAFF REPORTS It's hot. You sweat. Your body loses valuable fluids. If these fluids aren't replaced, the consequences can be severe and even fatal, says exercise physiologist Dr. Mark Davis, a USC School of Public Health professor. Negative consequences include dehydration and exaggerated fatigue, "a first sign of bad things to come," Davis, an expert on exercise science and fluid replacement, said. What can follow are more serious cnaj Con anierSury: ' 1 I?| Ho 7 \l/ % THEEPISCO Orthodox Fan-<jrtn< For more inform* Orthod( :ut apron ; at the University of South Carolina, said it's normal for students, particularly first-generation students, to feel pressure during the summer before they head to college. But he said there are specific things those students can do to make the transition easier. "First-generation college students shmild talk tn ntVipr kids likp tVipm who have just finished their freshman year," he said. "This way, they will get a firsthand account of the do's and don'ts of getting through the first year." Gardner also recommends talking with recent college graduates in the community who can share their experiences about what to expect from fluids figh heat-related illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, which can aminn n rv/woan 4a 1 aoo aaaoa1 all c?_ tauoc a pel ouii w ivoc v-uiiouuuoness and die. "People can lose large amounts of fluid from their bodies when they sweat, up to one or two liters per hour, especially in warm environments," he said. "Although most people realize that exercising in hot weather causes you to sweat more, many don't realize that you can lose a lot of fluid just by sitting on the beach." When the body is robbed of fluids, Davis said several physiological changes can occur: plain ter . TheEpiscopate hum 610 Qreene St i/itfteSt Ifio, ly Communion Sun Wednesdays at 5i Second Fridays a ev. *Ricfi Itiega, chap* PAL CHURCH WEL : Christian Fell )dox Campus; 0y ~JL >?' ir^HvA IV AV MB : | III I Kfl ; ition about OCF or one of C< dx parishes, please call 252-( \ The Gamecock strings as college. He said no matter what school a first generation student will attend, that school will have some sort of orientation program. "finmo nf tVio nriontotinn nrncrroms are optional, and some have fees," Gardner said. *1 highly recommend going to them. Don't be scared off by the fees. Usually they are marginal, and you'll get an advance view of what college life will be like. You might even get a chance to meet some of your professors, your academic adviser and student leaders while you are there." Not only is heading off to college stressful for the first-generation students, ts dehydra A person's blood volume goes down as they sweat. This lack of blood hinders the body's ability to cool itself, putting an individual at risk for heat-related ill nesses. Less blood goes to the muscles, increasing the risk for heat cramps. Athletes, in particular, can get heat cramps because the muscles don't get the electrolytes - sodium and potassium that are important for proper function. The body's cells, particularly those in the brain, become dehydrated. This impairs the function of many of the body's cells. s ft on Campus masfMore Center imer Schedule: 30pm it 12:15pm (ain, teC 799-5059. UJMhS Y(JU lowship Ministry Dlumbia's three 3758. JH Monday, Juno 3, 1996 they prep it is also stressful for their parents. These parents might feel ill-prepared to give advice and guidance to their child. "Parents should talk to other parents who have sent kids off to college," he said. He said whether intentional or unintentional, parents should avoid making their child feel guilty about leaving the nest. "Downplay the loss," he said. "It is a great loss to have a child leave home, but that loss will be replaced by a tremendous sense of pride." Gardner said parents with children who are going to live at home while attending college should brace themselves tion, is vit To get the fluids you need, start by drinking water, especially if you are going to be outside for an hour or less. "Water is an excellent replacement fluid in short-term situations, such as being out at the pool or going for a walk," Davis said. "The problem is that a lot of people, especially children, don't like to drink water. You need to find a drink that tastes good." Although soft drinks, fruit drinks and tea taste good, most have hierh concentrations of sue ar that slow the absorption process in the stomach. Many of PALM Partnership A hom< A rnmr Sunday worst gro PALM C RMHii vtigfii BSU is: i i Thursdays 7pm large group meeting i ?e0^ Baptist Student Cen St. Thon Mass Sunday 1 1610 Greene Stri Rev. M f >are to go 1 for changes. "The child is not going to have time to eat all of his or her meals at home, watch television with the family or do other family-oriented things," he said. "The child will be spending time in the librarv. making new friends and ioining ' student organizations." There are a few things parents and their children can do together to make the transition from high school to college easier. Gardner said parents should attend the orientation with their child. Most colleges offer sessions for parents during orientation. He said parents will be more comfortable letting go after they see al to sumir these drinks have carbohydrate concentrations of 10-13 percent, approximately twice as much as the body can absorb, he says. * Another problem with tea and soft drinks is the amount of caffeine they contain. The caffeine is a diuretic, causing a person to urinate more often. According to Davis, sports drinks, such as Gatorade, Powerade and All Sport, are good choices for summer drinking. "Most sports drinks on the market todav can be readilv absorbed by the body," he said. "Because they contain small Campus Is/. > Among Lutherans ar ; away from home nunity where you mak dp, retreats, coffee hou >ups, service projects, s< ALL ARE WELCOME enter 728 Pickens Street st Student Christ-centered c Addressing nee< Love and Variety by Accepting and Responding to iter 700 Pickens Strei nas More Catho lam; Mon-Thurs. Confe half hour before I Newma Evening Pra Meetings: F eet ichael F. McCafferty, ( 15 to college where their child will be living and after meeting professionals who will be there to give advice and counseling. For families living near the college the child is going to attend, Gardner said visiting the library or campus bookstore together is a good idea. Most college bookstores offer an array of books about' enrnnxrinrr fV?o fraoV\m or* voor 0U1 rifiiig biju 11 ^/Oiiixiciii T tai "I suggest kids and parents read theses books together," he said. "It will make everyone involved feel a lot better about the changes that are about to happen." ter health amounts of electrolytes, sports drinks can be beneficial, especially when you will be outdoors or involved in sports activities for a prolonged period of time." Thirst alone is not enough in the summer to stimulate the drinking of beverages. ?TI71 1 * iL - vvnen iiuiiians are given uie opportunity to drink according to their thirst, they consistently consume too little," Davis said. "Pace yourself to drink at regular intervals, every 15 to 20 minutes. Many heat-related injuries could be prevented this summer by drinking adequate amounts of fluids." [inistry ^A JLV^l JL? JLV^ LI IWV11J LJ e a difference ises, discipleship acials II 1T*I . #kjly 799-7363 Union :ommunity ds with Ct??ro' Ensemble foundation" Oromn Exalt p X* *t 803 799-3854 lie Center m; Sat. Vigil 5pm ssion Saturday Mass n Club yer 6:45pm Tues. 7pm Chaplain li