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Here at Loughborough, we want you to enjoy your Freshers’ Week, but we also want you to stay safe and healthy. That’s right – we’re putting on our best mum\/dad voice in this blog post!<\/p>\n

Freshers’ flu is an unfortunate consequence of starting at university. Meeting thousands of new people from all over the world, getting less sleep than usual, and the stress of moving away from home can all add up to you potentially\u00a0feeling miserable. Even if you don’t feel physically ill, you may still be feeling homesick – which is perfectly normal! Take a look at our blog post<\/a>\u00a0on the matter.<\/p>\n

We’ll start with the good news – freshers flu for most, is more like a cold than a type of flu, but it can still make the start of your academic year a drag. We’ve pulled together some advice on the best ways to fight through the flu so you can get back to enjoying university life.<\/p>\n

Keep hydrated<\/h3>\n

Balance\u00a0drinking alcohol with plenty of water. You reduce your chance of catching freshers’ flu, and you’ll feel better the morning after. It’s a win-win.<\/p>\n

Eat healthy<\/h3>\n

If you’re lucky enough to be in one of\u00a0our catered halls, you’ll have less temptation to order takeaway, so you might tick this box without even knowing it! For those in self-catered, make sure you eat some<\/em> greens during your first few weeks…<\/p>\n

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Rest up<\/h3>\n

Consider taking a night or two off and getting to bed\u00a0pre-midnight! You’ll appreciate a good night’s sleep in the long run.<\/p>\n

Get outside<\/h3>\n

Some fresh air and exercise could do you a world of good. Take all those new friends you’ve made and attend a My Lifestyle<\/a>\u00a0session, or turn up\/book on one of these\u00a0Loughborough Sport facilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Register at the doctor’s<\/h3>\n

If you’re feeling really unwell, consider booking an appointment at the University medical centre. Take a look at our previous\u00a0post<\/a> about how to register.<\/p>\n

Like us on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

Join our Freshers Facebook Group<\/a><\/p>\n

Follow us on Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n

Find us on Instagram\/Snapchat \u2013 lborouniversity<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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