Starting on a new campus whether you are fresh out of high school, coming from a period away from school, returning to college after an absence, or transferring from another school always involves changes that can be exciting, new, unexpected and often downright scary.   Such transition periods can often distract students and result in their movement away from basic priorities, or upset their familiar and successful routines.

As health advocates, we have put together some pieces of information in the hope it may be helpful to you.  Just click on one of the topic areas in the left hand colomn.

The issues you are experiencing are international. If you are interested in what student health advocates at the University of Alberta, Canada are saying, check out the links below.

Alcohol:
     Alcohol: Some Basics
     A Party Animals Worst Nightmare

Sexual Health:
     Abstinence: Sexy and Smart
     Condoms
     Fatherhood Can Wait

Body Image:
     Do You Hate Your Body

Depression:
     Sad? Blue? Depressed?

STD's & AIDS
     AIDS: Use Your Head
     STD? Not Me!!

Stress:
     Is Everyone as Stressed Out as I Am?
     Not Enough Time In Your Day?