Getting sick as a college student can take a huge toll on your schedule and it affects everything you need to get done. Therefore, you should avoid getting sick as best as you can throughout the school year. Better yet, avoid getting sick throughout life to always ensure good health. Here are some tips: 

Wash your hands!
I know we have all hear it a thousand times, but washing your hands on a regular basis is a simple step towards avoiding sickness. Our hands encounter millions of germs everyday and we use them for just about everything. By washing your hands, there's less chance of these germs entering your body.

Don't touch your face!

Our face is the number one place for germs to enter our bodies. Were all aware that we inhale airborne germs, however germs can also enter through other places like your eyes. Avoid rubbing your eyes and the rest of your face, especially if your hands aren't clean.
Avoid other sick people!
Staying away from other people with illnesses is important when avoiding getting sick. Surrounding yourself with bacteria basically ensures that you will catch it. Although this isn't always possible, be aware that there's always germs around (especially during cold and flu season) and pay attention to your hygiene.

Exercise!

Not only does exercise keep you looking and feeling great, but a great deal of recent research suggests that regular exercise will boost your immune system. A good immune system is a key point towards preventing illness.
Stay hydrated!                                                         Although drinking plenty of fluids is a key strategy to fighting illness once you’re actually sick, staying hydrated may actually help you prevent illness as well. Our bodies are over 60% water. Water transports nutrients to cells and flushes out toxins. 
                         Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables!
Our immune systems fight off tons of infections every day without us even realizing it. To keep your immune system strong however, you need to maintain a healthy diet full of vitamins and minerals contained in fruits and vegetables.
Don't party too hard!
Alcohol, cigarettes, and illicit drugs all weaken your immune system. So if you feel a cold coming on you might want to avoid these things. If you cant help yourself, try and do it in a bacteria free environment. 

Keep your environment clean!

When your avoiding getting sick or trying to get over an illness, you should clean common surfaces as often as possible. For example, handles, doorknobs, telephones, etc. The less germs the better!


Get plenty of rest!
Ensuring that your body has enough rest will keep you and your immune system strong. An unhealthy amount of rest can leave you prone to infection.