It’s the rainy season! You know what this means? If you don’t take care of yourself, for sure you’ll be stuck at home missing classes. In college, students can’t afford to not go to class. One hour would be missing a whole lot, especially if the professor suddenly gives a surprise test. Just in case you get a bad cold, here are some cures for the common cold you should take note of.

1. If you think that you can take going to school with a cold, you shouldn’t wait for it to go away. This is especially true with the unpredictable weather. When it comes to this, you should have yourself checked. Ask the doctor what you should drink. Take the medicine religiously and make sure you don’t miss it.
2. Now, if you’re at home, you should get plenty of rest. Colds target people who are tired and stressed. By prepping your body with sleep, your immune system may be able to defend it easier.
3. It never fails – 8-10 glasses of water. Drinking this can help flush out nasty toxins and in this case, the phlegm. You can also try drinking orange juice or any other type with vitamin C.
4. Speaking of vitamin C, taking them when you have a cold will make the recovery faster. The vitamins will help your immune system defeat the virus that’s causing hardship in your body.

Of course, you shouldn’t wait until you get the bug. You should always remember that prevention is better than cure. Drink vitamins, get enough sleep and all those things that adults often tell you. Believe it or not, they’re all true. If you want to survive college, make sure you have a perfect attendance. Don’t let a bad cold stop you!