The 411 on Surviving the Frat Flu
Delta Nu gave you a sore throat and a raging headache, now what?
by VIVIAN YANG ★ SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Have you ever coughed uncontrollably in the middle of a lecture and had 30+ kids stare back at you in disgust? The dreaded “excuse me” as you make your way into the hallway to finally catch your breath and let out a well-deserved, full volume cough.
Well, luckily for you, there are steps you can take to avoid that embarrassment (especially if that cough is recorded in the zoom lecture...chills).
We’ve heard it over and over again that we need to drink gallons of Emergen-C and take Dayquil, but let’s be honest, we don’t want to hear what our mom has already told us a million times. It’s time to get real.
The best way to beat the frat flu is to take a well-deserved, well-needed break. I know. WTF is that... No matter how much you want to force yourself to knock back that shot of Tito’s and put your leather pants on, you need to listen to your body.
There are so many things you can’t control when you are feeling -10%, but you CAN control how badass and healthy you feel. Let’s invest in some cozy clothes. Here are some brands that NEVER miss with their sweats: Aritzia, Something Navy, Los Angeles Apparel, Mad Happy, Daily Optimist, this list can go on forever…but you seriously can never have too many sweats.
Stress will no doubt slow down your recovery process; you need to be on your A-game to combat those triggers. It is so important to find an outlet to distract you from overwhelming thoughts. This can look like finishing that book that you’ve been DYING to read or binging the White Lotus on HBO. (we are obsessed).
Having an optimistic headspace will make you feel better both physically and mentally. Take this opportunity to catch up with your hometown friends, and obviously, your parents. Why wouldn’t you want to see your pet on FaceTime?.
Now, this is the boring part, but it has to be said. Instead of ordering your usual sweet cream cold brew, try switching to the Starbucks medicine ball. It will calm your throat and maybe prevent one of those in-class coughing attacks. A medicine that I swear by is the Advil Multi-Symptom Cold +Flu, the coated kind, trust me.
Prioritizing yourself will be the key to success. All you need is time and a few deep breaths. There is definitely a way to be a hot girl with a 4.0 GPA and a hacking cough!
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