Freshman 15: Fact of fiction?
Maybe I should lay off the Insomnia Cookies?
It’s near the end of the first semester for the freshman here at Temple. Between balancing a busy social life with challenging classes, freshman have it hard. They are often tempted to sprint towards the dining hall late at night to score the last of the J&H pizza slices and ice cream.
However, there is a downfall to this routine. The dreaded “Freshman 15” can be a result of this late night eating mixed with those delicious insomnia cookies that we could order at 3am. But is there really a Freshman 15 that everyone is warned about before we start college?
The Tab asked freshmen around campus along with former freshmen if they believed that the Freshman 15 was a myth or not.
Hayden Spangler, Freshman, Psychology
“It’s obviously not real, have you seen me? J & H dining hall is like its own diet plan.”
Libby Reiner, Sophomore, Nursing
“It’s a myth because the weight can be gained in any year that you are in.”
Jacqui Fricke, Freshman, Education
“It’s very easy to eat unhealthy with the different meal plan available places.”
Denzel McDonald, Senior, Political Science
“I don’t think it’s a myth. But it depends on the student and their work ethic”
Kelsey Mallon, Sophomore, Environmental Studies
“Since I was a freshman last year and I had a meal plan, I had more pressure to eat more.”
Medha Ragavendra, Freshman, Speech Therapy
“It’s definitely not a myth. But at Temple, it’s harder to gain weight since we walk so much.”
Jordan Steacker, Freshman, Computer Science
“I haven’t encountered anyone who gained that much weight.”
Abby Snopek, Sophomore, Marketing
“7/11 was my spot to get so many snacks at night.”
Megan Moore, Freshman, Therapeutic Recreation
“Once winter hits, that’s when the Freshman 15 becomes a reality.”
Alaina Castelli, Freshman, Education
“No, going to college changes your whole eating schedule.”