Spring semester

Today is the start of Spring semester classes. While driving to work in the first snow shower of the new year, I thought about what I like about the first day of each semester. I like the eager anticipation on the faces of most of our students as they race to their classrooms. I like the hustle and bustle of people in the hallways. I love the smells of the cafeteria, open again after the long winter break. I like meeting returning students and introducing myself to new students who stop by my office to say Hi or ask a question. Each semester is like a renewal, a chance to start fresh again. Unlike New Year's day which only comes once a year, with our school schedules, we get the chance to make new resolutions 3 times a year. I am reminded of a quote by William James..."Seek the first possible opportunity to act on every good resolution you make."
So what do Edison students want to adopt for their new semester resolutions? According to my survey on Health Risk Behaviors, most of you want to learn more about stress management, fitness/exercise, and nutrition/weight management. The problem is, most of you are so busy with your school, work, and home schedule that you think adding anything else is impossible, or that you will do something about (diet, weight, exercise) after (midterms, finals, spring break, graduation). "Seek the first possible opportunity to act on every good resolution you make." I hope in the next few weeks, that students will learn how to adopt some of these resolutions into their everyday routines. Please take an opportunity to stop by my office if you have any questions regarding your health. I look forward to meeting you.