• Recent Vaping-Related Illness
• Upcoming Flu Clinics
• Party Hosting Tips
• The Brandeis Midterm Survival Guide
• Upcoming Bystander Trainings

1. Refrain from using your JUUL, e-cigarette, or vaping device for the time being.
2. Do not buy these products off the street.
3. Do not modify or add any substances to these products.
4. See a healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms:

• cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain
• nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
• fatigue, fever, or abdominal pain

• Carrie Eichmann, the Alcohol and Other Drug Specialist at the BCC, who provides individual and group support for students looking to quit or cut back.
• The Brandeis Health Center clinicians, who can offer guidance around tobacco cessation medications and other options.
• BTW: Bridge to Wellness peer educators, who can provide support and resources.
• MA Smoker's Helpline, which offers free quit coaching at 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
• Marijuana Anonymous, which offers a weekly Wednesday night meeting in Waltham.

1. Plan fun activities! The purpose of a social gathering should go beyond simply drinking. Plan something fun for your guests to do so alcohol isn't the main event.
2. Provide water and food to guests, ideally something more substantial than chips or pretzels. Access to water and hearty food will assist your guests in practicing safety strategies and prevent overconsumption.
3. Identify sober hosts to monitor the entrance and the area where alcohol is being served. Stop service of alcohol to guests showing signs of intoxication.
4. Close and lock bedroom doors to protect residents' personal belongings.
5. Don't let people hang out outside on stoops and porches. The noise will carry and disturb your neighbors.
6. Check your lease to make sure there's no clause prohibiting parties in the rental unit.
7. Understand social host laws. According to Massachusetts State Law , a "social host may face criminal penalties if he or she allows a minor under age 21 to consume alcohol on the social host's property."
8. Know Brandeis policy. If you're hosting an event on campus, be sure to register your event and follow proper guidelines. Remember that Rights and Responsibilities apply to students on and off campus.
9. Call for assistance. If things get out of hand and you need help, do not hesitate to call 911 (off campus) or Public Safety (on campus) to break up the party.
10. Help your guests find a safe ride home. Encourage guests to select a designated driver, or use a taxi or rideshare service.

1. Create a study plan. Writing down your study plan is key to your midterm success. It will help hold you accountable to your study goals and make your days more productive and organized.
2. Go to office hours. Your TAs and professors are the best resources for prepping for the exam. Talking through concepts and ideas can lead to an even deeper understanding of the material.
3. Make time for yourself. Studying during all your free time will only leave you feeling burnt out. Put aside some "me-time" in your calendar to create balance and refresh your mind. Get outdoors. Exercise. Have some fun!
4. Study in a group. Studying with classmates can be helpful, and more fun! You can teach each other concepts and better discover your strengths and growth areas for the exam.
5. Keep things in perspective. Midterm exams are a measurement of your knowledge and learning at a specific point in time, not the ultimate determining factor for your future. Do the best you can. Remember, every experience is a learning experience!