Blog 2024

As the infamous campus plague begins to spread, the sound of sneezes and sniffles echoes through lectures and hallways. No matter how vigilant we may be, sometimes getting sick is inevitable, and it is best to be prepared before you find yourself surrounded by tissues and cough drops. This post will focus on five things to know before you find yourself in the doctor’s office and will help you protect yourself and your wallet.

Lucy Christensen here, and I am a student advocate at the Financial Wellness Center (FWC). I will be starting my sophomore year this fall semester at the U with a major in international studies. Growing up, I heard many exciting and nerve-racking stories about what college life would be like. These stories, like for many others, built a perception of what I should expect for my freshman year.