Spring Break To-Do List

After all the hard work you put in during the semester, it’s important to take time to relax and recharge during your break. Try to check-off as many of the items on the Spring Break To-Do List below to refresh for the rest of the semester.

• Connect with yourself and others: Spring Break can be a great time to check-in with yourself or someone you may be worried about. It can be as simple as asking someone how they are doing. Need some ideas on how to get the conversation started? Visit rit.edu/tigerscare to find conversation starters that help you connect with others and show you care.
• Kick back and relax: Taking a break is important for productivity - whether it’s a 5 minute cute animal video, a 10 minute walk, or a week long chance for rest and relaxation.
• Exercise: Exercise helps your body manage stress and tension in your body. It also releases endorphins that help elevate your mood. Start with what is manageable for you: a 5 minute walk around the library, a 15 minute walk or around your neighborhood/campus, 30 minutes a day at the gym.
• Sleep: A good night’s sleep has so many great benefits! Sleep helps boost your immune system and metabolism. It increases your ability to memorize and learn new things, and helps your body recover from all of the work it did throughout the day.
• Get organized: Writing out your “to do” list can help you feel prepared for your return to classes after Spring Break. Check out the To Do List Templates available on the Academic Success Center study toolkit.
• Do something you enjoy: Throughout the semester, you may not have the time to do all the things you enjoy. Make time to reconnect with your hobbies.
• Turn off your devices: Without intentional boundaries, our devices can pull us away from what matters. Set limits. Consider the right amount of screen time for you.
• Have fun! Go on an adventure. Get together with friends and family.

Remember, if you find yourself in a sticky situation, it’s always best to make the call. RIT has a Good Samaritan Protocol Policy that protects you from disciplinary sanctions when requesting medical attention for yourself or another person. Call 585-475-333 or text 585-205-8333.

March is National Nutrition Month!

This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month is “Celebrate a World of Flavors.” Celebrating flavors from cultures around the world is a tasty way to nourish ourselves. Not only do you get to enjoy more flavors, but also your health benefits from the variety of nutrients.

Throughout the month, we will be sharing simple recipes for you to try at home. Stay tuned, as we will also be highlighting some of our favorite healthy on-campus dining meals.

Recipe of the Week: Fruit and Peanut Butter Dip

Fruit is a great snack to have in between meals. Consider making a dip to add more nutrients to your fruit. This dip in particular would add more protein (and flavor) to your snack!

Wellness Adjusted Service Hours for Spring Break

Counseling and Psychological Services, the Student Health Center, Disability Services Office, and Case Management will be closed on Monday, March 7.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, life-threatening mental health emergency, or situation needing immediate response during this time, call 911 or contact Public Safety by calling 585-475-3333 or texting 585-205-8333.

Additionally, Counseling and Psychological Services and the Student Health Center offer after-hours care to ensure you receive the support you need outside of regular business hours. Learn more below:

• Counseling and Psychological Services After-Hours Care >
• Student Health Center After-Hours Care >

Recreation services will have the following adjusted hours for Spring Break next week (March 5-13, 2022):

• Student Life Center & Field House
  • Monday - CLOSED
  • Tuesday-Friday
    6 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday
    1-5 p.m.
    
    
• Aquatics Center
  • Monday - CLOSED
  • Tuesday-Friday
    12-1:45 p.m., 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday-Sunday
    2:30-4:30 p.m.

For a full list of Gordon Field House & Activities Center hours, Hale-Andrews Student Life Center hours, and Judson-Hale Aquatics Center hours visit the Recreation Facilities website.

Sleep.

Scientists at the University of California Berkeley have shown that sleep deprivation can cause your brain to function below its full potential.

Lack of sleep can deplete your brain function so much that you may only be able to absorb 40% of the information you try to take in (think about that as we head into finals week). That means, when you're tired, you need to study more than twice as long as you would if you were well rested to learn the same amount. Instead of pulling an all-nighter, head to bed early. More ZZZ's to get more A’s.

Improved sleep can have a beneficial impact on your mental, physical, and overall wellbeing, including your academic success, memory, and athletic performance.

Join two of Counseling and Psychological Services’ therapists, Lisa Rizzo and Toni Gauthier, every Thursday for a virtual drop-in workshop aimed to help students enhance their quality of sleep, while also providing connection and support for those who are experiencing sleep issues.

Each week, we are sharing a financial wellness tip to help you make the connection between financial management decisions, your overall wellness, and student success. Money touches every aspect of our lives, and a lack of financial literacy can cause unnecessary stress and negatively impact our mental and physical health.

Relationships and Money

Money shouldn’t be a taboo topic, but for some reason we often avoid conversations about it. Although money can lead to awkward conversations, you can’t have a great relationship without open and honest communication.

One relationship that is important in your college years is your relationship with your roommate(s). As many students are thinking about housing options for the next academic year, it is important to establish clear financial boundaries and a joint financial strategy amongst yourself and your roommates. This includes determining:

• Who will manage the relationship with and pay your landlord
• Who will manage the utility expenses (gas, electric, water)
• Who will manage the payments for your Internet
• How you will manage miscellaneous apartment expenses, like toilet paper, hand soap, paper towels, and shared food

Sharing a living space with someone is a special relationship and it takes respect, communication, and honesty to succeed. As with any relationship, it’s a two way street and takes commitment on everyone’s part.

Keep an eye out in CampusGroups for the next Money Mondays session this month, Some Things Shouldn’t Be Left Up to Luck, and check out the Financial Literacy website. Follow the Financial Literacy team on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for more financial tips.

For additional events and event information, go to rit.edu/events.