For our fourth week of #captureyouradventuremtu, the theme was outdoor activity. Students had until 8pm on Sunday EST to post pictures of any outdoor activities they had participated in!
To go with the theme of outdoor activity our spotlight of the week was focused on MTU’s Army ROTC students who had participated in the challenge. The graphics we shared on our socials can be found below. More information on what the Army ROTC student group does can be found on the following website.
For our third week of #captureyouradventuremtu, the theme is wildlife. Students have until 8pm on Sunday EST to post pictures of any wildlife they have seen!
To go with the theme of wildlife our spotlight of the week is to focused on the DNR and their information on “Managing your Resources” for wildlife. The graphic we shared on our socials can be found below. More information on resource managing and woldlife can be found on the following website.
For our second week of #captureyouradventuremtu, the theme is parks. Students have until 8pm on Sunday EST to post pictures of any county, state, or national parks they’ve attended.
To go with the theme of parks our spotlight of the week is to focused camping etiquette. The graphic we shared on our socials can be found below. More information on the camping safety and etiquette can be found on the following website.
To kick off our first week of #captureyouradventuremtu, the theme was water. Students posted pictures relating to water all across the country, from Puget Sound to the shores of Lake Superior.
To go with the theme of water our spotlight of the week was to focus on the U.S. Coast Guard Portage. This crew posts a lot of great graphics and videos about water safety. The graphic we shared from them on our socials can be found below. More information on the coast guard and the duties and services they offer, can be found on their website.
If you haven’t heard yet, this summer we are hosting #captureyouradventuremtu through social media. Each week will consist of different themes relating to getting outside and we’re asking students to post and share pictures.
To enter, follow and tag @mtu_wellbeing in your post and use the hashtag #CaptureYourAdventureMTU. If you choose to post your submission as an Instagram or Facebook story, we ask that you please DM us a screenshot so we can see your entry at the end of the week!
To participate, you must be a Michigan Tech incoming freshman, undergrad student, graduate student, PhD student, or a 2021 graduate to participate.
For more information, go to the FAQ’s located on our website, and in addition, below are the graphics detailing the themes.
A friend of mine Dalton Keene, located out in Washington State graciously answered a few questions for me about his career as a Nutrition and Corrective Exercise Specialist.
I help individuals achieve certain fitness goals, including but not limited to weight loss, strength training, toning, or overall health management. I do this by creating or revising specific workout routines and helping with nutrition plans.
It entails leading, instructing, and motivating individuals or groups in exercise activities, including cardiovascular exercises (exercises for the heart and blood circulation), strength training, and stretching.
I have always been passionate about sports and exercise. I chose to obtain my first national certification at the age of 18 and then applied as a personal trainer.
The exercises that I have them do can range from dynamic, functional, plyometric, corrective, strength based, or aerobic. I determine what is best for them by finding out what their goals are and then assessing their physical capabilities and movement patterns.
I don’t create diets for clients. I provide nutritional guidance on dietary choices, amounts, and tools that help track. I suggest nutritionally dense foods that my clients will adhere to.
If I notice an issue arising I recommend seeing a specialist.
Advice I would give to someone looking to start exercising and eating healthier would be to start out small, find a routine you can stick to, and track your progress.
The most common mistakes/ misunderstandings that I see with clients is the amount of time it takes to achieve goals and that there is a secret to getting fit, which there isn’t. It’s a combination of hard work and consistency.
In our most recent Husky Hour on 11/18, we discussed the in’s and out’s of surviving life off campus. This is everything you need to know when you’re trying to find a place that best suits your needs.
*All italicized words will have descriptions at the bottom of the post.
Roommates:
Rental (wants/needs):
Here are the following aspects to keep in mind when looking for a rental, based on the needs/wants you have either discussed with roommates or if you are living on your own need//want out of a space.
While some of these may be included in the rent, most of the time not all will be. Also, consider the following costs that you will all be responsible for either individually or collectively that will influence your decision:
Lease Dates:
Where to look for rentals:
When you Find a Potential Rental:
When you find a potential place or places, contact the landlord about doing a tour/walk-through of the property.
Leases:
Keep the following things in mind when receiving a lease:
Landlord/Tenant Etiquette:
Descriptions:
Additional Resources:
A Practical Guide for Tenants & Landlords
Free Apps for Students to Download:
Here are some smartphone apps that will aid you in getting the most out of your college experience.
Academics:
Career/Job Search:
Food/Delivery:
Mindfulness:
Director of Programming for the Roszā, Mary Jennings answered the following questions about self-care:
Sleep! If it’s been a long day, I’m usually wiped out. The thought of adding anything to my to-do list, even in the name of self-care, is unappealing when I’m mentally or physically exhausted. On those days, the kindest thing I can do for myself is prioritize sleep.
Listening to music, all kinds, is so cathartic. I’ve been listening to a lot of Lianne La Havas and Florence and the Machine lately. Before that I was listening to a lot of jazz. Spotify is a treasure trove and there is so much good music out there to discover. Mixing up what you listen to is a great way to shift into a new headspace.
Start by feeling your breath – feeling it in your nose, in your chest, and in your ribs as you breathe in and out. Pause and concentrate on how it physically feels as you breathe. Then expand your awareness to notice whether you are clenching your jaw, or holding tension in your hands or neck or anywhere else in your body.
Listening to your body can also mean noticing your aches and pains, or paying attention to your emotions. For me, minor aches are usually reminders that I need to drink more water. Making sure your body is adequately hydrated is an often overlooked self care practice.
My first priority is making sure my most basic needs are met – nutritious food, enough water, enough sleep. If I’m still feeling a little drained or crispy I try to prioritize some alone time. This can look like taking yourself for a walk, reading a book, doing some yoga or simply laying on the floor staring out the window.
Start small and commit. The discipline of following through with your intention or goal can be uncomfortable, but also, know that you can do it. See setbacks as opportunities to resolve to keep at it, to try again next time. For instance, if your intention is to wake up 15 minutes earlier each day, but you happen to sleep in one morning, that’s okay. You can still wake up 15 minutes earlier tomorrow, you don’t have to throw out your goal because you didn’t make a permanent change immediately. Or maybe your intention is to be mindful of negative self-talk, or to gossip less. When you eventually get caught in a negative thought about yourself, or you notice that you are fixating on other people instead of yourself, don’t beat yourself up over the slip. Instead, can you acknowledge that your ability to be aware of the slip is a sign that you’re making progress? This can help you stay motivated and keep going.
Yes, the Tech Trails! We are so lucky to have beautiful, spacious trails right here on campus. Being in nature is proven to reduce stress, and there are so many mental and physical health benefits to getting outside.
You’re off to a good start simply because you’re open to trying something new. When you’re just starting to meditate, do yoga or practice other forms of self care you might feel unsure if it’s “working.” Making time to tend to your physical and mental health is so important and patience is key when you’re first starting out. Be patient with your body by not stretching yourself too far too fast, and be patient with your mind if you find you’re constantly getting distracted or losing focus.
It feels like you’re crazy busy (and you are) but this phase of life goes by so fast. Enjoy your friendships and make new ones frequently. Learn to be a beginner by trying new things often – you won’t be good at all of them and that is part of the fun (it’s also a really valuable lesson to learn – how to be okay with being bad at new things). Learn who you are, what you care about and what you value. This is a time to discover yourself.
As we have been receiving more and more questions from students about moving off campus, we thought we would create a quick overview of a few things to keep in mind when doing so.
Rooming:
Resources:
Questions:
Lease:
Lastly, pay attention to emails/notifications from your landlord. They should be sending you over information on move-in and move-out, and possibly other helpful information that comes along with renting.