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Trust yourself, your gut feelings are a gateway for security. If a person or place does not feel safe trust your gut. Be clear what your boundaries are. Remember, it is better to be cautious and trust that gut feeling when your safety might be at risk.

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Although it might be easier to grab a candy bar, eating healthy food and snacks will help improve your health and well-being. Healthy foods are fruit, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, yogurt, and protein. Junk food like candy bars are loaded with sugar, salt, and fat, while healthy foods are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and protein for well-being and energy. 

Your tuition pays for the gym facilities on campus. Take advantage of them before and between classes. Going regularly to the gym has many health benefits, such as physical (cardiovascular health, muscle strength, better sleep, etc.) and mental (mood, stress, etc.). In addition, it creates opportunities for social engagement.

As a new graduate or professional student, remember that it will take time to adjust. It can be a significant transition, with rigorous academic demands, financial stress, isolation (as family and friends do not relate), self-doubt (imposter syndrome), stress, and anxiety. Embracing the challenge, you will find your footing, leverage resources, learn, and grow.