How to Take Care of Yourself When You’re Sick

It’s that time of year, and while many of you may have already gotten over the “Cornish Crud,” it’s definitely still lingering around the school. We’ve pulled together a few tips on how to take care of yourself when/if you do get sick this year (and if you already have, consider these tips for the future!).

Keep your hands washed. Keep those germs at bay, for yourself and for others.

Drink tea, water  & lots of other liquids - soup or Pho too! Staying hydrated will help to clear mucus. There are lots of recipes for different teas and drinks that help with cold symptoms too. Here’s one! Gatorade or similar liquids with electrolytes can be helpful too. But don't drink alcohol, energy drinks, or anything acidic if you can help it.

Avoid dairy. This will just make your mucus worse, and nobody wants that. Avoid fast foods as well. Try to eat some healthy foods with vitamins and lots of nutrition - even some dark chocolate can be helpful. If you don’t have much of an appetite or have an upset tummy, toast, applesauce and/or bananas are a good thing to try to get something in your belly.

Take a bath or warm shower. It’ll make your body feel better. Plus the steam will help clear your sinuses! You can also get this same effect another way - find out how here. Be careful if you’re feeling light headed!

Take your vitamins. Strengthen your immune system by taking some vitamin c & other vitamins. Check out this article for recommendations on what to take.

Get as much rest as you can.  Try not to stress yourself out too much, rest is what’s going to help you recover.

Don’t feel guilty. Take care of yourself!

Treat yourself. Cuddle up and watch your favorite movie or start a new show, read that book you’ve had sitting on your desk for months.

Sore throat? Make this Cinnamon Tea and click here for 8 foods that will help your sore throat.

Exercise just a little bit. Even though this is usually the last thing you want to do when you’re sick, it can help! Check out this link for 8 yoga poses to do when you’re sick.  

Listen to your Doctor. If you’ve gone and gotten checked by your doctor, make sure you listen to what they recommend. Take your medication, get some rest, and follow their medical advice.

Rest up and get better! Good luck.

Understanding Work Study

Some students get confused with work study, so here is what you need to know:

What is work study?  It is a need-based program that provides eligibility to work part-time on or off-campus while pursuing your studies at Cornish. Your eligibility is determined by the information that we receive from your FAFSA.

How is it funded?  If you are a legal resident,  it is funded by the State of Washington and your employer, and your award is called State Work Study. Otherwise, it is funded by the federal government and your employer, and your award is called Federal Work Study.

How  can I participate? First, you need to be eligible. To find out if you are or not, you can come in and talk with us or look at your Financial Aid Award on Compass. If you have a Work Study Award, you will then need to search for a job. It is your responsibility to find and get the job. Getting a work-study award does not guarantee you a job, and jobs are limited.

Finding a job. If you want to search for work study and non-work study positions, internships, or volunteer opportunities, you will need to register at College Central.

See  STUDENT & ALUMNI REGISTRATION AND USE INSTRUCTIONS on College Central login page for more instructions.

Register.
Click on students.
Read information and announcements.
Go to register now link.
Create an access and ID password.
Continue registration.
From the homepage, select search for jobs/opportunities posted by my school.
Check work study box in job type field. Limit number of criteria to display more jobs.

When hired, what must I do?  You must complete new hire paperwork with your employer and the financial aid office - for this paperwork, we are required to see your passport or Social Security card and a photo ID in person. If you don't have access to these, there are other documents that can be accepted - please come in and talk with us.

What is the difference between a work-study job and a regular part-time job?  Some of the benefits of a work-study job are scheduling flexibility, working in your field of study, work-study earnings typically not increasing your FAFSA Expected Family Contribution (EFC), eligibility for the State of Washington Food Stamp Program while you maintain your work study job, whether you are a legal resident or not.

How do I get paid?  For an on-campus job,  you and your supervisor keep track of hours worked on a timesheet you both sign on the 19th of the month and submit to the Financial Aid office. At Cornish, you receive a paycheck once a month at the end of the month (last business day). For an off-campus job, you do the same but according to your employer's payroll and timeline. You must be paid at least once a month.

How much can I earn?  You can earn up to what you're eligible for - this amount varies from student to student, so if you would like to know you can come in and speak with us. You must be paid an hourly wage that is equal to an entry level non work-study position performing similar duties with the organization and, never less than the City of Seattle's minimum wage of $13.00 as of January 1, 2017. You can work a maximum of 19 hours per week during enrollment periods and up to 40 hours during the summer.

How is my pay applied to my tuition account?  It is not. You receive a paycheck from your employer to use for your personal expenses.

For more information check out this article from StudentAid.gov

Good luck!