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In the most  recent article released on student budgeting,  Michigan State University students gave their takes on how they manage their funds. Both students and experts shared their opinions on why some college students may struggle with the problem. Jeremy Reece, a sophomore at MSU, mentioned how he used to have a " side hustle " before college but doesn't see it is crucial now. Whereas Robby Zink, another MSU Sophomore, talked about how his perception of the value of money has changed. It certainly seems that the struggles that can come along with managing your funds while in college, has gotten these students to think critically about spending, saving, and earning money. This exclusive video gives insight into how other students are feeling about the same topic.

Ask college students and they’ll probably tell you that budgeting is difficult. Students and professors at Michigan State University proved to be no exception. When budgeting, students say it takes a plan. Student budgeting is something that’s very important in college. With the abundance of things to spend money on in college that weren’t necessarily available in high school, combined with the sense of independence that students may feel, saving money can be a challenge. MSU students and professors mentioned what the main factors are the common problem. Jeremy Reece, a sophomore at MSU, talks about how he sometimes struggles with his budget at school. He mentions “unknown expenses” and payments that are “small but frequent.”                  “It’s very difficult… you have to account for food and a bunch of other consumables. There are other things that don’t cost a lot of money but the payments come frequently. Small things that keep stacking up.” Reece says.           

We followed up on Michigan State University Students and their battles against weight gain while on campus. Johnathon Finch, an MSU sophomore followed up on his previous interview as well as Hunter Cusick, a certified personal trainer at MSU. They talked about their personal diets and workout habits while on Campus. Finch, also highlighted how maintaining a healthy lifestyle could have beneficial effects on your academics and education. Cusick on the other hand takes us on an in-depth look into his diet and particular workout he enjoys doing in order to practice muscle stability. It seems like Michigan State University students are facing the challenge of maintaining and on-campus lifestyle pretty well.

To recap on the previously written article on  college student health , Michigan State University Students highlighted their struggles and battles against weight gain while on campus. Johnathon Finch, an MSU sophomore spoke on how Michigan State's surplus of food can sometimes make it difficult to maintain good health and how being at home can help him maintain a healthier diet sometimes. Hunter Cusick, a certified personal trainer at MSU, talked about how students also want to make more of an impression on others when they return to MSU. Though both talk about how there are a surplus of recreational activities available on campus, it is very clear that students are facing a challenge of maintaining a healthy lifestyle when back at school.

College, most would say it’s a good time. But can simply living on campus affect your weight? The change in one’s exercising lifestyle while on campus, college students say, is challenging.                  The lifestyle change between living at home and coming back to campus after the summer is over, or even coming to a college campus for the first time, is a process that some students and trainers would consider to be difficult. Students may feel that the abundance of food or lack of routine is responsible for the common dilemma.                   Hunter Cusick is an NASM Certified Personal Trainer at IM West on the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing, Michigan.                  He says that he receives a “surplus of clients” during the school year. He states that he usually receives no more than five clients during the summer months and receives and ‘influx of clients,” once the school year starts back up again.                  Cusick credits the

Isaiah Johns, in efforts to finish his homework, battled the rigors of a Sunday following weekend of partying. After facing exhaustion and potential distractions, Johns toyed with failure and has fallen asleep. Johns is an English major at Michigan State University. He’s made it a priority of his to finish his English Analysis paper on Sunday, October 30 at midnight saying "It's just something that I want to get done as soon as possible," In the midst of doing his homework, however, Johns impulsively got up from the couch and began dribbling his basketball in his room, thus delaying the completion time of his paper. Only a few minutes after, Johns then decided to leave the room in order to use the bathroom. When leaving the room, he stated “Man, I have to do this homework.” Johns said. Upon returning from the bathroom, Johns mentioned the he was considering playing video games and soon followed up by turning on his  Xbox One and playing NBA 2K18 .