Calling on Professor Nick Radko a Geology Lecturer at Georgia Southern University he completed his Undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia in 2008 and obtained a Graduate degree from the University of Georgia in 2011. Radko had some pretty traditional college stories about his time as a student.

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Q: So do you spread yourself two different ways when it comes to UVA and UGA?

A: “Yeah I mean for sports and stuff I follow both, people have asked me if Georgia were to play Virginia who would you root for? I say Virginia, I spent more time there.”

Q: Did you know what you wanted to teach before you started at Virginia?

A: “I considered teaching for a very long time, both my parents were teachers. I understood the job from my folks and liked that they had the summers off. I was a teaching assistant in Grad school and I loved that so I rolled with it.”

Q: Which college was a more fun experience?

“When I was at Georgia I always thought it would be more fun to be a undergrad at UGA. Not to say I didn’t have a great time at both but Charlottesville is, I don’t want to say more classy but I think I would’ve appreciated it more in my mid twenties.”

Q: Do you have any stories specific about Virginia?

A: “Sophomore through senior year I worked at a really famous pizza restaurant it was called the best pizza in the world by National Geographic this little hippie joint 20 minutes outside of town in the mountains it was really neat because it was removed from the university population so I got to know more local people and it was a welcome break from the Virginia scene.”

A: “The end of the semester classes had ended, this is when Nintendo Wii came out, they were releasing it right before Christmas, my roommate and I were in Best Buy and they had a sign up that they were going to realize the next morning when they opened ten Wii’s, we saw that and we were done with classes, this is a hot item why don’t we go wait in line and sell them on Ebay.

We go back to the apartment and get chairs, huddle up go to KFC get a bucket, get a 12 pack of beer a frizzy football, life is good. Slowly but surely just after 5 o’clock parents come after work, by the next morning 60-70 adults that really just want a Wii for their kids, they do not want to be there. We’re getting a little drunk at this point our friends are coming to visit us, we sat in the line got our Wii’s in the morning and all the adults were pretty mad but we had a great time.”

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Q: Do you have any game day stories?

A: For UVA there was a tradition that when we played Virginia Tech, for the seniors that we call fourth years that you are supposed to drink a certain amount prior to the Virginia Tech game and the school always made it a noon game. Basically the school thought that the students wouldn’t be able to get drink all that alcohol before noon, but we would go at midnight before and get this monumental drinking task done. By 6 in the morning we are pretty well off, it’s cold- late November, we decide we need some heat so we spilled this huge fire in the front yard.

We get the munchies, as you call them, and go to the gas station, get some hot dogs start roasting hot dogs over painted wood with terrible chemicals but we maintained and we finished the allotment of traditional liquor. The game was a good time, I was yelling a lot, but we lost.

Mill Creek Park Trail

With 155 Acres of parkland this running/walking spot is perfect for anyone interested in a shorter run. The trail that surrounds the athletic fields is only 1.25 miles long and is completed with exercise stations such as push hands, mini skis, and sit up machines

for example. Whenever you get the itch, this park is open for business surrounded with 300 hardwood trees the landscape is breathtaking. A perfect place to get in a quick run in between classes.

S&S Greenway Trail

Starting at the Blind Willie McTell trail in Downtown Statesboro the trail is approximately 2 miles long. After beginning at Blind Willie McTell the trail then crosses over Gentilly Road and comes to a close at Cawana Road. There are many trail markers along the way to give info about how far you have traveled. Many mediums can be used at this trail, biking, jogging, walking whatever meets your fancy. Seasonal flowers, and leafy green tree’s line the trail making it a beautiful place to jog. Anytime of the year this trail is available as a workout option. Just watch out for those bikers!

The RAC Trail

A great place to workout on campus is the walking trail around M.C. Anderson Park which houses lighted playing fields located directly adjacent to the RAC. The trail is a continuous loop around the playing fields which is roughly a 1.5 mile distance. This is a nice place to come walk your dog and watch the intramural games going on at the fields in the center of the level track.

Blind Willie McTell Trail

What does one have to do to get a trail named after them in this town? Well writing a song that includes then name of its origin may be a start. Blind Willie McTell wrote the song covered by The Allman Brothers Band, “Statesboro Blues,” in this song he says, “I woke up this morning, I had them Statesboro Blues.” So if you ever wake up one morning feeling a little blue head to Downtown Statesboro and go for a nice run at the Blind Willie McTell Trail and be surrounded by artistic benches and garden styled architecture. It is sure to be a run that beats any gym day.

Chamomile Tea

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This daisy like herb has many health benefits that will save anyone a trip to the pharmacy. Stress, which is a number one culprit for insomnia, anxiety and depression, can be combated by this natural mild sedative. This herbal tea also helps with boosting the immune system, which can sometimes be hard to maintain for a college student and also soothes an upset stomach.

Tea Tree Oil

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With antibacterial properties this oil extracted from the leaves and twigs of the tea tree can cure practically any topical disease. Be careful not to ingest it because it poisonous, however applying it to the skin is very beneficial. This antiseptic when apple to wounds helps heal and protect from infection along with minimizing scarring. If you have a cold, tea tree oil when rubbed on the chest provides relief for a cough and congestion. Because of its strength, I suggest you test the oil on a small patch of skin to make sure you are not allergic, because allergies to tea tree oil have been more prevalent the past few years.

Coconut Oil

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The uses for this oil are endless but for a college student one of the best reasons to keep document oil at hand would be because it is a simple reusable ingredient. Coconut oil can take the place of cooking oil and butter for a more healthy overall meal. It can also be used instead of pricey lotions that have harmful deodorants added and dyes, which aren’t good for your skin. When in need of a quick energy boost a tablespoon of coconut oil should do the trick. That same tablespoon will also give you a metabolism boost. After injuries this organic oil can help the healing process and infection. Not to mention an anti-itch medicine for pesky mosquito bites that are prevalent here in the Statesboro.