Written by Laura McGehee, Marketing Intern

With an upbeat attitude, bright smile, and positive outlook on life, Lauren Barnett is our Student Spotlight of the month!  Lauren is an intern at Academic Enhancement and has worked in various roles over the past 3 years.  Graduating in December, Lauren is excited for whatever opportunities come her way.

NAME: Lauren Barnett

MAJOR: Nursing

HOMETOWN: Louisville

CLUBS/EXTRA CURRICULAR: UNAAC, Teaches Sunday school at the Newman Center, Habitat for Humanity, and Center for Courageous Kids

HOBBIES: Running, reading, and camping

FAVORITE FOOD: Cereal of all kinds!

MUSIC: A little bit of everything but really enjoys Bluegrass folk music

FAVORITE MOVIE: Remember the Titans

PET: Family Boarder Collie- Socks

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Chipotle

COLOR: Green

HOLIDAY: Thanksgiving

BEST PLACE TRAVELED TO: Switzerland

MOST DARING MOMENT: Paragliding in Switzerland

WHY UK: All of her family has gone to Kentucky and she wanted to follow in their footsteps.  She loves the people, atmosphere, and the opportunities UK makes possible

FAVORITE CLASS AT UK: Ballroom Dancing

FAVORITE PLACE TO STUDY: William T. Young Library

FAVORITE TEACHER: Her High School English teacher

ADVICE TO OTHERS AT UK:  Take advantage of every opportunity that is presented to you here at UK

LIFE AFTER COLLEGE: Would like to pursue nursing with an emphasis in Pediatrics

WHY DOES SHE LIKE WORKING AT THE STUDY: She feels she has gotten to meet so many new people and interact with a diverse crowd

AE wants you to be our next Marketing Intern!

Are you looking for an on-campus internship?
Do have marketing and digital media experience?

If you answered yes, Academic Enhancement would like to invite you to apply. For more information please contact The Study. To apply online go to https://ukyjobs.uky.edu, select STUDENT JOBS, and our requisition # is 538258.

Beat the cold: Staying healthy as the weather changes

Amanda Laborio
Marketing Intern

As the leaves begin to fall and the colder weather sneaks its way along your daily walk around campus, you may find yourself feeling a little under the weather. Add on the stress of midterms and finals and you have the recipe for a health disaster. Here are some quick, and easy, tips to help you sail through the changing seasons without catching a cold.

The first tip may be a tough one for you all-night studiers to wrap your heads around, but it’s essential to being a healthy and happy student. You need to sleep. The number of hours of sleep a person needs to function their best varies by individual, but in general The National Sleep Foundation recommends adults get seven to nine hours of sleep per night. As you sleep your body gets the chance to restore itself. Not getting enough sleep can lead to increased pain, weight gain, and may also impair your ability to think clearly. 

After you get the hang of catching some ZZZZZZ’s, try catching something else, like a football or basketball. You’ve probably guessed it, but tip number two is to exercise. Regular exercise can help improve your mood, give you an increased level of energy, and help control weight gain. Most importantly, exercising can help prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, depression, and certain types of cancer, according to the Mayo Clinic.  

If you’re heading outside to get your exercise, or even just to walk to your car, remember tip number three: dress warmly. This may not be pertinent everyday considering unpredictable Kentucky weather, but you should always be prepared. If there is a chill in the air, remember to grab your coat before you trek to class. Wearing warm clothes as the temperature starts dropping will help your body fight off colds and decrease your chance of having breathing problems. 

In addition to bundling up, tip number four is another way to keep germs at bay: wash your hands regularly.  As you go through your daily routine you undoubtedly encounter numerous surfaces many other people, and their germs, have come in contact with. Washing your hands regularly will ensure that you don’t pick up illnesses that others may be leaving behind, like the flu. 

Another way to prevent catching the flu is to get a flu shot. University Health Services offers the flu vaccination to students for $10 with your student ID. To set up an appointment, call UHS at (859) 323-2778. On a similar note, if you are feeling poorly, go to the clinic. You may be contagious and unknowingly spreading your illness to others. Also, if you have a condition that needs to be treated with medicine, going to the clinic will get you feeling better sooner.

Pumpkin CUPCAKES!

Contributer: Katie Avra

You'll want to stay in this weekend and make these wonderful pumpkin treats!

You’ll need:

·         24 cupcake wrappers, 2 cupcake pans

·         1, 18 ½ oz. box of yellow cake mix (plus the ingredients called for in the package directions)

·         1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

·         1, 15 oz. of canned pumpkin puree

·         2, 8 oz. bars cream cheese, at room temperature

·         2 cups confectioners’ sugar

·         24 pieces candy corn

To enjoy:

·         Heat the oven to 350° F.

·         Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.

·         Prepare the cake mix as directed but with the following change: Add the pumpkin pie spice and substitute the can of pumpkin puree for the water called for in the package directions.

·         Divide the batter among the prepared muffin tins.

·         Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes.

·         Let cool.

·         Use an electric mixer; beat the cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until creamy.

·         Spread on the cupcakes and top each with a piece of candy corn.

Adapted from: www.realsimple.com