4 Good Reasons To Transfer

1. Your school doesn't offer the major you want.
   
2. You've improved your GPA and you would like to go to a more challenging school.
3. Personal problems that require you to move closer to home.
4. Another school has offered you a good scholarship and you need that extra financial aid.
   

3 Reasons Not to Transfer

1. You're not having a good time. What have you tried to do to fit in? What about the school isn't a good fit for you. Just remember going to a new schools means you're going to have to start all over again.
2. You are homesick for friends, boy/girlfriends or family. Making the move will only compromise your education.
   
3. The work is too hard. You probably aren't taking the right classes. Re-evaluate your course load and major. Research professors ahead of time, make sure you're not getting a dud.
   

7 Ways to Avoid the Freshman 15

The freshman 15 or that little weight you gain once you're on your own is a time honored tradition. There's a million excuses...but we had a whole pizza, I couldn't help myself. There are some ways to avoid it.

1. Eat breakfast. It'll fill you up and you won't splurge on five tacos and chocolate cake.
2. Opt for pretzels and popcorn instead of potato chips.
3. Sign up for the gym classes that your school offers.
4. Don't eat while you study.
5. Splurge for a really snazzy salad every once and a while.
6. Avoid pig-outs if you're really stressed or frazzled.
7. Hang out with people with good study habits. They'll rub off on you.
   

8 Ways to Get More Sleep

1. Avoid exercising close before going to bed. It will increase your heart rate and it'll be hard to fall asleep.
2. Try avoiding eating shortly before going to bed. If your stomach is working overtime it may disrupt you sleeping.
3. Use white noise like a fan or a white noise generator to calm your mind.
4. Avoid taking naps.
5. Avoiding doing your HW in bed. You'll associate your bed with studying and not sleeping. It'll be harder to crash when you want to sleep.
   
6. Avoid alcohol shortly before bed.
7. Keep the room dark and quiet. Get earplugs if necessary.
8. Maintain a steady sleep schedule and train your body.
   

4 Ways to Fight Fair with Your Roommate

1. People aren't psychic, they can't read your mind. Be assertive and discuss problems as they come up.
2. Every problem is not someone else's fault . Own up to your own mistakes.
3. Don't be defensive. Listen to what he has to say and if you're wrong, own up and apologize.
4. If you can't seem to express yourslef verbally, e-mailing may be a good way to go. Just don't dwell and rant just because you're not face to face. Stay restrained.
5. Once you've settled your argument, make peace by renting a good movie or getting her some candy.