Q: Participate in student life in a prudent and active way by getting involved in student politics and student action groups on campus. You could run for a position on the student political board or join a student action group that focuses on an issue you are passionate about, such as social justice or the environment. A big part of being prudent is engaging with others in a decisive way and using your good judgement to help others, including your peers at school. You may decide to start your own action group if your school or university does not have an action group on a topic you are passionate about or interested in. Talk to your school counselor or the leader of student life at your university to find out how to start your own action group. It can be difficult to balance your academic commitments and maintain an active social life, whether you are in middle school, high school, or university. Use good judgement and focus on completing your academic requirements first before you go out for the night or head off on a vacation. Make academic-related decisions that are based on principal, which often means prioritizing your most important deadlines first and completing your assignments on time. You can also create a daily schedule or to-do list of your academic commitments and your social plans to ensure you have set aside enough time for each task. Complete your homework and assignments before you socialize with friends so you can enjoy yourself without stressing out about a deadline. This will show you can act with prudence and good judgement. Start a conversation around energy saving in the classroom by talking to other students, teachers, and administrators about energy saving methods. Start an energy saving committee with other students where you actively pursue ways to reduce waste on campus. Because energy saving on a campus wide or school wide level can be overwhelming, you may want to focus on small adjustments to daily tasks first and then tackle larger energy issues in the future. For example, you may suggest that all computer labs set the computers to energy saving mode and unplug all computers once the school is closed for the day. You may also encourage recycling bins next to every garbage can on campus and the use of compostable items on field trips or for large events. Being a good counselor between friends is a big part of being prudent and demonstrating good judgement. Actively listen to friends who are fighting and try to help them reach a compromise or talk through their issues. Suggest an intervention with other friends if one friend is having difficulties at home or at school and needs extra support. You should also act prudently when you are trying to settle a dispute between you and a friend or a peer at at school. Rather than try to place blame or ignore the opinions of others, listen to the person's thoughts in a respectful way and try to have a respectful conversation about the issue.
A: Get involved in student politics and student action groups. Balance your academic commitments and your social life with prudence. Discuss energy saving methods in the classroom with your teacher. Try to settle arguments with friends using prudence and good judgement.

Q: If you decide veganism isn't for you, you're not alone. There are plenty of others out there just like you who, for whatever reason, decided the vegan way was not for them. Using your favorite internet search engine, search for a phrase like "leaving veganism" or "I quit being vegan." Reading accounts and thinking about the experiences of others who have felt like veganism was too much for them might help you reach a positive decision for yourself. If you find you empathize with their perspectives, perhaps you're ready to quit being vegan, too. Ask yourself why you began eating a vegan diet in the first place and if you still hold the same beliefs. Have your beliefs changed around factory farming or the consumption of meat and animal products? If so, veganism may no longer resonate with your values, and you might wish to resume eating the standard omnivorous diet. Perhaps you became a vegan because you are against factory farming. You may choose to eat only animal products that are confirmed free-range and humanely slaughtered. In this case, you may be able to marry your beliefs about the humane treatment of animals with eating meat. The lack of satisfaction might take many forms. Perhaps you salivate at the sight or smell of bacon. Perhaps you have cravings for meat or even vegetarian foods. Or maybe you feel bad when you're out with friends and the only thing on the menu that's vegan is fries and a salad. If you were raised vegan and have never tried meat, dairy, fish, or eggs, you might wonder what you're missing. Try branching out with some non-vegan foods to see if an omnivorous diet might be for you. Just because you aren't happy with the food you're eating doesn't necessarily require that you give up veganism. Maybe you just haven't found the kind of vegan foods you like yet. Suggest a vegan restaurant to your friends next time you go out. Don't feel ashamed or bad for making your friends accommodate you they're your friends and will be happy to do so! Plus, they'll get the opportunity to branch out and try something new. If you feel veganism isn't right for you because you do not have acceptable alternatives, look around a bit more. Vegan versions of almost every food imaginable are available somewhere. Try shopping at a different grocery store than the one you usually patronize. Small grocers and health food stores are worth checking out. Perhaps you come from a culture or society which values killing and eating animals. These animals might be located and killed by you directly in hunting, or simply purchased from the local butcher by way of factory farms. If you feel you are unable to fully share in certain family rituals (a big annual barbecue cookout, for instance), you may be considering giving up veganism. Before giving up veganism, think about ways that you might adapt to, and still partake in, rituals with your friends or family. Suggest that instead of hunting and killing the animals in the forest, you venture into the forest to enjoy the solitude of nature and grace of the animals you track together. You'd then get to share quality time and conversation with your father, mother, brothers, or whomever, while staying vegan. Don't let others pressure you to give up veganism (or become vegan) if you aren't ready or don't want to. Doing something you don't really want to do in order to please others is a recipe for frustration and unhappiness. Is there some professional reason you might be obligated or strongly encouraged to eat animal products? Food journalists, for instance, will need to try a variety of dishes when reviewing restaurants or food products, including foods which they themselves won't eat. (Rarely is a restaurant's signature dish vegan.) Workers in the food service industry cooks, bakers, and waiters may be expected to sample non-vegan foods so as to better prepare or describe them. Consider putting a vegan spin on your profession. If you are a food journalist, maybe you can start specializing in vegan cuisine and restaurants. If you are in the restaurant industry, you may be able to find a vegan restaurant where you can work.
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Read some accounts of what it's like to quit veganism. Recognize when your perspective has changed. Recognize when you aren't eating the food you want. Consider your culture. Consider your work life.