Getting Sick at School

When you are a kid, getting sick is not too big of a deal.  You get to miss a day of school, your parents take care of you, and you get sympathy from your friends. At college, being sick is a totally different story. You have to take care of yourself, and missing a class means that you are behind schedule, and have to procure the notes from someone who did go to class. I thought I had it all figured out until this past weekend, when I awoke Sunday with severe pain in my throat.  I slept very little, and I had to study for a midterm and finish a paper while seriously under the weather.  It was not an easy experience for me, and I learned some important lessons: Get as much rest as you can When you are sick, sleep is your best friend.  Your primary focus [...]