I'm talking about my college study abroad experience today! I traveled to South Africa and Namibia and it was the experience of a lifetime...but I'm learning to tell the truth: I really struggled with anxiety while I was abroad and most of the time I was there, I was truly miserable and wanting to come home!   

That's been hard for me to admit, because it feels like every other student I've met who has studied abroad has LOVED every second of their experience, and I didn't love mine the same way. But I'm learning that my experience, the positive and the negative, is MY experience and I have nothing to be ashamed of!   

The South Africa/Namibia blog series is hidden and I haven't found it yet! Will include the link once I do. 

Most recent podcast episode: https://youtu.be/4uTRc4eXI1c

Most recent vlog: https://youtu.be/43U4ng3pPQ0

Feed That Nation is a place to explore college and grad school issues, healthcare student advice, nutrition hot takes, and more, from the perspective of me, Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student who loves to talk and never stops asking questions. Join me every Wednesday and Saturday in videos and podcasts with real talk from a real-life college student who has been there, eaten that.  

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The information given is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please seek out licensed health-care professionals for medical questions and concerns.

Learning a second (3rd, 7th, 10th!) language is an incredible skill for healthcare students to have! In this episode of Feed That Nation, I'm discussing a bunch of reasons why college students should learn a second language AND sharing a little bit of my 2nd language skills with you! 

I use my 2nd language, American Sign Language, in the first few minutes of the video version of this episode. If you're curious, I'd encourage you to check that out here: https://youtu.be/4uTRc4eXI1c

Feed That Nation is a place to explore college and grad school issues, healthcare student advice, nutrition hot takes, and more, from the perspective of me, Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student who loves to talk and never stops asking questions. Join me every Wednesday and Saturday in videos and podcasts with real talk from a real-life college student who has been there, eaten that.

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I've felt it, you've felt it, we've all felt it at one point or another: Imposter Syndrome! As a healthcare student, there is so much placed on our shoulders and so many expectations that it's easy to forget that we are students and that we are allowed to make mistakes as we learn and grow. And my interesting grad school admission experience aside (video below), we didn't get to be where we are today by accident--we are capable and smart and full of potential! We are where we are ON PURPOSE!

Mentioned in this video: 

Grad School Admissions Screwed up: https://youtu.be/TnVq6PQ9U7s

Healthcare student burnout advice: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-things-college-professors-do-that-need-to-stop-feed/id1444763352?i=1000473154110

My most recent podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthcare-student-burnout-advice-you-are-not-alone/id1444763352?i=1000458023632

My most recent vlog: https://youtu.be/7c6zuwi3e8s

Feed That Nation is a place to explore college and grad school issues, healthcare student advice, nutrition hot takes, and more, from the perspective of me, Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student who loves to talk and never stops asking questions. Join me every Wednesday and Saturday in videos and podcasts with real talk from a real-life college student who has been there, eaten that.

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Music: “Crimson Fly”, YouTube Audio Library

The information given is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please seek out licensed health-care professionals for medical questions and concerns.

In today's podcast, I'm calling out 5 things professors do that need to stop! 

Not to say I'm a professional student, but I've been in school a while. The way a professor teaches a class and the way they communicate with their students can definitely MAKE or BREAK a semester. I'm talking about 5 things professors do that definitely do NOT help students have a good learning experience, as well as discussing a little bit about behind the scenes academia and my desire to eventually become a college professor. 

My views and opinions are my own and do not reflect those of my current or past educational institutions. 

While I talk about a lot of smaller teaching quirks, there is a bigger issue that I do not address in this video: when professors abuse their power to manipulate or harass students, or when professors create or support unsafe or hostile classroom or research environments. This is obviously something that should never happen, but sometimes does. If you have a professor who is behaving inappropriately, treating you or other students poorly, or otherwise creating a hostile and uncomfortable learning environment, you have every right to SPEAK UP! There are many avenues that you can follow to share your thoughts and give feedback, or report misconduct anonymously without fear of retribution.

My most recent podcast, "What Retail Can Teach You: College Student Resume Tips": https://youtu.be/TNmP5ActHCY

My most recent vlog, "No More All-Nighters: My Biggest College Homework Hack": https://youtu.be/va0ThCQopKY

Feed That Nation is a place to explore college and grad school issues, healthcare student advice, nutrition hot takes, and more, from the perspective of me, Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student who loves to talk and never stops asking questions. Join me every Wednesday and Saturday in videos and podcasts with real talk from a real-life college student who has been there, eaten that.

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Music: “Crimson Fly”, YouTube Audio Library

The information given is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please seek out licensed health-care professionals for medical questions and concerns.

What retail can teach you, and how to showcase your retail job experience on your resume! 

Reality check: A lot of college students work jobs in retail. These jobs can be convenient, reliable, and they provide needed income! No shame! However, many jobs and grad programs are looking for unpaid internship hours and volunteering, which not every student can afford to prioritize. 

In this episode of Feed That Nation, I'm talking about how to showcase your retail experience as a college student, especially when your retail job has NOTHING to do with your intended career, because retail job experience is VALUABLE! Here's how to show your future employers just how much of a rock star you are! 

Mentioned in this episode:

"HOW TO NAIL YOUR COVER LETTER TO GET YOUR DREAM JOB || Feed That Nation" https://youtu.be/YbAwNToQhhI

List of sample interview questions: https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/10-common-interview-questions/

List of resume buzzwords: https://www.themuse.com/advice/185-powerful-verbs-that-will-make-your-resume-awesome

Feed That Nation is a place to explore college and grad school issues, healthcare student advice, nutrition hot takes, and more from the perspective of me, Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student who loves to talk and never stops asking questions. Join me every Wednesday and Saturday in videos and podcasts with real talk from a real-life college student who has been there, eaten that.

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Music: “Crimson Fly”, YouTube Audio Library

The information given is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please seek out licensed health-care professionals for medical questions and concerns.

Today, I'm talking all about the struggles of being an online graduate student during COVID-19. Was I an online student before a few months ago? No! Has it been crazy, strange, and kinda...sucky? Yes!   

My masters of public health and dietetic internship have been moved online until further notice. I'm uncomfortable and unsure, and wanting to share about my experience with you, as well as a bit of advice that I'm hoping will help you right now.   You, my fellow healthcare classmates, whether you are in my cohort or halfway around the world, are not alone! We are all working through this together!

NOTE: Since the date I recorded this video, several logistics regarding my coursework, internships, etc., have been changed. The plan is still to complete all coursework and required hours and my cohort is still on-track to graduate on time. 

Feed That Nation is a place to explore college and grad school issues, healthcare student advice, nutrition hot takes, and more, from the perspective of me, Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student who loves to talk and never stops asking questions. Join me every Wednesday to learn from a real-life college student who has been there, done that.

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Is there a such thing as nutrition overload? Can studying nutrition be toxic for you? Yes, it can! I'm happy to take the time to unpack my thoughts today: I LOVE nutrition, but I've had to learn to compartmentalize and find the balance of learning to enjoy my field of study and pursue my passions...while also taking time away from learning to enjoy other aspects of my life. 

This episode briefly discusses body image/eating disorders/disordered eating. If this will make you uncomfortable, go ahead and watch one of my other videos instead! 

Mentioned in this podcast:

Party in my Plants Podcast episode 117, "Becoming more chill around food": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/117-becoming-more-chill-around-food-not-going-nuts/id1173220211?i=1000423895810

Feed That Nation, "Nutrition Student Talks Food and Nutrition Privilege": https://youtu.be/rCxtjM21ydM

Feed That Nation is a place to explore health-care, nutrition, and college student life from the perspective of me, Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student who loves to talk and never stops asking questions. Join me every Wednesday in videos and podcasts to learn from a real-life college student who has been there, eaten that.

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Music: “Crimson Fly”, YouTube Audio Library

The information given is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please seek out licensed health-care professionals for medical questions and concerns.

I went to 5 different Target stores in Minneapolis with the same grocery list, and every store's items had different prices! In this episode of Feed That Nation, I discuss my Target adventures and show you the real cost of my grocery list at each of the 5 stores. I also talk about reasons WHY Target might charge $4 for a bag of apples at one store and $5.60 for the same bag of apples at another store (no, really!), and share my thoughts on food security, equity, and fiscal practices. 

I visited these Target stores on February 8, 2020, several weeks before social distancing and shelter-at-home orders were placed on Minnesota residents. 

This video was not sponsored.

Discussed in this video:

My grocery list, my price collection data, and my neighborhood demographics can all be viewed here: www.feedthatnation.com/adventures-1/are-you-overpaying-at-target

Price Gouging is illegal in Minnesota, report it here: https://www.ag.state.mn.us/office/complaint.asp

Podcast "Which Grocery Store Is The Cheapest?": https://youtu.be/HB-Ehit8T0M

Podcast, "Food Insecurity in College Students, part 1": https://youtu.be/f8Jrgu2eqn4

Podcast: "Food Insecurity in College Students, part 2": https://youtu.be/rgNkfBvaQ_s

Feed That Nation is a place to explore health-care, nutrition, and college student life from the perspective of me, Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student who loves to talk and never stops asking questions. Join me every Wednesday in videos and podcasts to learn from a real-life college student who has been there, eaten that.

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Music: “Crimson Fly”, YouTube Audio Library

The information given is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please seek out licensed health-care professionals for medical questions and concerns.

Wrapping up National Nutrition Month by talking about something EVERY college student navigates: eating, shopping, and cooking when you live with roommates. Featuring my husband Paul and I discussing several of our past  college roommate experiences (and maybe throwing a little shade...), pros and cons, our BEST tips for having a better experience, and some random college living advice. 

Other Videos in my National Nutrition Month Series!

Shopping, Cooking, and Eating When You Live Alone: https://youtu.be/WoQuCUZ3mhI

Dorm Room Grocery Shopping Do's and Don'ts: https://youtu.be/6-fYp7ERuCY

College Dining Hall Hacks: https://youtu.be/6dzFmOevoeY

Feed That Nation is a place to explore health-care, nutrition, and college student life from the perspective of me, Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student who loves to talk and never stops asking questions. Join me every Wednesday in videos and podcasts to learn from a real-life college student who has been there, eaten that.

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Music: “Crimson Fly”, YouTube Audio Library

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How to cook and eat when you live alone for the first time??? Continuing with my National Nutrition Month series where I'm talking all about eating well as a college student. In today's video, I'm giving my best tips and tricks for when you're living alone and having to cook for yourself. I give tips for menu planning, meal prepping, grocery shopping, and food safety. Check it out! 

Mentioned in this episode: 

Crave Nutrition RD Podcast, "Eat Well Together -- Meal Prep with Casey Seidan" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4-eat-well-together-meal-prep-with-casey-seiden/id1493152695?i=1000465261947

My SAMPLE grocery list can be found here: www.feedthatnation.com/adventures-1/sample-grocery-list-and-other-notes

Other episodes in this series

"Nutrition Student Talks Dorm Room Grocery Shopping Do's and Don'ts"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-fYp7ERuCY

"Nutrition Student Talks College Dining Hall Hacks"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dzFmOevoeY

Feed That Nation is a place to explore health-care, nutrition, and college student life from the perspective of me, Natalie Nation (aka: “that” Nation!). I am a Dietetic Intern and Masters of Public Health student who loves to talk and never stops asking questions. Join me every Wednesday in videos and podcasts to learn from a real-life college student who has been there, eaten that.

Follow Me: 

Instagram: instagram.com/feedthatnation

Blog: feedthatnation.com

Podcast: linktr.ee/feedthatnation

Music: “Crimson Fly”, YouTube Audio Library

The information given is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to be taken as medical advice. Please seek out licensed health-care professionals for medical questions and concerns.