1. Buckle-Up.

Massachusetts is near the bottom of the list for seatbelt usage. That means that nearly 4 out of 10 drivers don't use seatbelts. While some people point at the law that says you MUST use seatbelts, we're looking at the whole matter differently. We've spent too much time together putting good ideas and concepts into your head.we don't want you to hurt your head at all. In fact, head injuries can devastate you and create a horrible emotional and financial burden on those who love you.

Passengers who don't wear seatbelts become projectiles in a car crash. Even at seemingly safe speeds like 30 mph your passengers can be thrown and might sever spinal cords and possibly kill themselves or others. Face it, we finally know enough to not drink and drive. Let's use seatbelts too. This is a great opportunity to set a good example for your friends and children. Use your seatbelt and insist that your passengers do the same. You significantly increase the chances of surviving a car crash and avoiding serious injury. Let's show the rest of the nation that we have common sense to help ourselves and prove that educated people can develop good habits.

Think you don't need your seatbelt.Think Again.

Reducing your use of tobacco products will offer enormous health benefits to you. And even if you don’t like yourself all the time…you owe it to others to scale back the puffing. As of March 21, 2005, all doorways, entrances, porches and foyers as well as the Saville Garage are “smoke-free” zones. This means that you CANNOT smoke within 25 feet of any of these locations. Administrative fines will be charged to individuals violating this practice. Too many people have complained that the doorways to buildings are cluttered with smokers, and the ground is littered with butts.

You may have the right to smoke outdoors…but you must do it away from our doors. Second-hand smoke menaces others who may agree with your right to smoke, but do not wish to be injured by the smoke. And while we’re at it…it is just plain nasty to see cigarette butts all over the ground, in our plants and shrubbery, our custodians do great work and don’t need to have this additional mess.

Complications from smoking create health problems.

3. Dine and Shop Locally.

Quincy Center offers a wide array of services, restaurants and shops for you to enjoy. Many of the locations offer discounts if you show your student photo identification card. Be sure you let these folks know you’re a Quincy College student. A wide array of good homemade cuisine can be a healthy alternative to fast food. Small shops with unique items and competitive pricing right here in Quincy offer hassle-free shopping before and after classes. In the era of mega stores and giant conglomerates help out a local merchant by shopping locally.

 

The faculty, staff and friends of Quincy College care about you. In and out of the classroom we take a sincere interest in your well being. Together we can do great things. No preaching here, just some advice from people who love you. Let’s take care of one another.

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