Each of us should be aware of the security of our belongings, including vehicles, and of our personal safety, especially after dark, as we move about this public space. And Mason provides outstanding free exercise facilities for men and women, including the Recreation and Sports Center, the Hemlock Overlook Center for Outdoor Education, and the brand-new Aquatic and Fitness Center. Even if you weren't very athletic in high school, at Mason you can find exercise activities or classes that you and your friends enjoy and that help you stay fit. As to food, no matter what eating habits you might observe on campus, the four main food groups are not sugar, fat, caffeine, and pizza. Moderation is the key to maintaining a healthy diet and appropriate weight.
Prevention is everything.
In the fall, you'll find credit card vendors on campus, attracting student applications by offering free mugs and T-shirts. To protect your academic success, try to avoid consumer debt and earn needed money in the summer and during breaks in the academic year. Remember who you are. During semesters, remind yourself that you are not a retail clerk or a database programmer who is going to college. Even if your job is, say, an exciting internship, you are still a college student who has a part-time job.