Jeff State Fall 2012

n.igmatic1 · Jun 21, 2012

I just wish they would offer the option of ebooks. I have an ipad and my child has a kindle fire, and they are MUCH easier to carry and deal with than bulky text books. I used my ipad for Biology and algebra last semester and loved carrying around a 1lb device verses a combined weight of 12 lbs.

Shaniqawa · Jun 21, 2012

Speaking of weight, I need to lose some before classes start. I'm kind of depressed to be obese and going into nursing. I hope people won't look down on me for being a big girl and I hope I'll have the physical stamina to do a good job. How do you all stay in shape and is anybody else worried about their weight?

rachfitz44 · Jun 21, 2012

My email is [email protected]. I'm also attending the Jefferson campus :)

kaesmith2011 · Jun 22, 2012

Shaniqawa,don't feel like that. You should only want to change your appearence for you, to make YOU happy. not because of what someone might think of you/ Have you tried Zumba? It is sooo much fun and really gets you in shape quick if you stick with it . I also have Wii fit that works well too...but I may have been slacking some over the summer and gained a few, I am by no means tiny but I am geting to where I like how I look. Just a lil bit of weight to go

Rachfitz44 I sent you an email :)

n.igmatic1 · Jun 22, 2012

Shaniqawa, I agree with kaesmith2011. You have to lose weight or make any changes for you, not for the expectations of others. I also love zumba, and have the dvds since I rarely can get to a class between working, class and raising a family. Depending on what your current level of fitness is, I would suggest starting slowly, add 15 minutes of walking each day and start substituting 1 unhealthy food choice for a healthy one, and just add healthful choices and more exercise gradually. If you go on a strict diet, chances are you will feel deprived and fall off the wagon. Also find a way to deal with stress, cortisol can add to your waistline just as badly as a pack of twinkies. As much as I would like to say that I look like Salma Hayek, I don't; but I do try to practice what I preach.

nbrakefield · Jun 23, 2012

I play Just Dance 3 on the Wii. I have definitely gained my 15 pounds by coming to college, plus I just changed medications so I am having to fight the change in hormones so I am trying my best as well to keep my weight down.

On a different note, I received a text from a friend from high school today who is in his 4th semester at jeff state nursing school this summer. He graduates in the fall. He is passing down everything he used his first semester and told me that as long as you are dedicated you will do fine! I am so thankful to know people who have already gone through it!

kaesmith2011 · Jun 24, 2012

LOL I am pretty sure we all now about the freshman 15..or 25 lol nbrakefield :/ but about your friend passing the books down, I was told they may change the editions so make sure you have the right ones. I also think someone on here said they will finalize the schedule on July 9 so you should know by then if the books are correct :) I hope they are for you to save some money :)

n.igmatic1 · Jun 24, 2012

How is Just Dance? We have Dance Central for xbox and I freakin' love it. My club days are FAR, far behind me, but I have always loved dancing even though my kiddo likes to put his hand on my shoulder and tell me that I do not indeed have the moves like Jagger, LOL

nbrakefield · Jun 24, 2012

Yeah, I figured some of the books would change, but he is passing down his notes and study guides and things so I am excited! I love just dance! There are several great songs and the moves aren't too hard for people who do not have a lot of dance background. lol.

kaesmith2011 · Jun 26, 2012

Sooooo did anyone else notice the changes to the classes that have been made on jeff states schedule??? Now its showing having class mon 930-1130 and 12-4 tues- 830-1130 and two clinicals/labs wed thurs and fri and one on saturday????

n.igmatic1 · Jun 26, 2012

I am going into the part time program and just saw that for NUR103 and NUR 104 we have lab scheduled Sat 8:30-11:30a for both classes. I am not sure how to split myself into 2 lab rooms at the same time, but it would be interesting to defy the laws of physics. :-)

kaesmith2011 · Jun 27, 2012

LOL idk how you will do that but let us know how it goes :) I know they have not finalized the classes yet and are still working out the kinks but it is intereting to me to go and check up on them to see what they will come up with :)) I am stoked for orientation so there will be no more guessing games lol.