SafeTEA by Rachael’s First Week

"Which is better or worse for you, marijuana or alcohol?" We get asked this question at almost all of our Rachael's First Week LIVE! events.  We delve deep into the "weeds" in this episode (pun intended!) to debunk the myths of marijuana versus alcohol.  Our panel of experts discuss the legal, health, and mental health implications of drinking and marijuana. Listen in to this head-to-head comparison of alcohol versus cannabis.

What do Columbine, Parkland and Uvalde all have in common? Unfortunately all sites of where loss of life occurred due to an active shooter. Recent history has proven that these tragic events don’t seem to be diminishing in number. Listen to our experts talk about what to do to prepare beforehand, during and after such an event occurs.

Having a roommate during your first year of college can be amazing. A roommate can help prevent homesickness and even end up being a life-long friend. But not always. Sometimes things get a bit more tense the longer you live together. These difficulties can have a negative effect on everything you do in college – sleep, your mental health, and even your performance in the classroom. Listen to roommate stories about difficult and sometimes toxic roommates and how to navigate these situations. 

How have you readied yourself for the possibility of a serious injury or medical crisis involving your son or daughter? What's your plan for receiving notifications? Remember, all smartphones offer Emergency SOS services that can be set up to notify you in the event of a medical crisis.

Join us for this episode of SafeTEA, where the Three College Idiots take the reins as guest hosts. Tune in to hear Sam and Evan share hilarious tales from their freshman year, coupled with invaluable advice for first-time dorm movers and essential safety tips.

In PART 2 of our Travel Safety Abroad podcast, we hear more from Ros Thackurdeen and Elizabeth Brenner. Ros and Elizabeth talk about the tragic losses of their sons in overseas study programs, and we learn how they met and formed Protect Students Abroad, an organization striving to make study abroad programs safer.

Annually, over 300,000 students take advantage of the opportunity to study abroad in over 3800 cultural communities. While the benefits of international travel are abundant, study abroad is not without its risks.  When considering study abroad, these risks must be taken into consideration when choosing a program and a destination. In this episode, we speak with Roz & Elizabeth, two moms who both lost their sons in tragic accidents while studying abroad. We also have Carrie Pasquarello, author and victim advocate who took her overseas experience with the State Department and turned it into a platform to help others navigate safe travel.

What if you son or daughter has a serious injury of medical emergency while at college? How will you be notified? What kind of information can health care providers share with you?

Every day hundreds in the U.S. are affected by sexual violence. On college campuses sexual assault is especially prevalent. Why is this so common on college campuses and what can we do to stop this?  

An eating disorder is not just about food. It's a mental illness that involves unhealthy thoughts and behaviors about food, weight, and your body shape. During the college years the stress of classes, making friends, and just trying to fit in can lead students into come really unhealthy habits that can eeasily evolve into dangerous eating disorders.