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7 Things To Do When Your Sick In College

Being sick sucks, but it is even worse in college.

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Being sick is the absolute worse and it does not get any better in college. You have to make important decisions about what to do. Will you skip class or go and risk getting all of your classmates sick? Here are 7 things you should do when you get sick in college.

1. Go to the doctor.

This is an obvious one, but sometimes it does not hurt to say it.

2. Do not go to class if you are contagious.

I promise it will not hurt you to miss a day of classes. Please, do not share your sickness with others.

3. Get some rest. 

Your body needs to rest, so do some resting.

4. Email your professors. 

Tell your professors what is going on. They will understand and will help you when you come back to class.

5.  Eat. 

When we are sick, eating is the last thing we want to do, but we have to.

6. Get medicine. 

Go get what you need to help you feel better.

7. Avoid getting sick if you can. 

Do everything you can to not get sick at all.

Getting sick is not fun, but these tips can make it easier. Stay healthy!

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