The AppleThe Grad Issue

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2015CongratulationsHealth StudiesClass of 2015!

The Apple - November Issue

WHAT'S YOUR FAVTHING ABOUT FALL?TARA: turkeyJENNA: fall colours!!!KYLEEN: making huge pots ofbraised meats and veggies.Homecooked stew just makes mefeel so warm insideABBY: pie and the leaveschanging colorsMIN: the fact that it's the seasonbefore ChristmasNINA: sweaters!

JENNIFER: pumpkin pie, handsdownMARISKA: foods with pumpkins

HSSA's online NewsletterThis is our second issue of The Apple for the2015-16 school year!Included are upcoming events within theSchool of Health Studies, recap of past eventsfrom February, relevant news and events in thefield of Health Sciences and some nutritiousrecipes for you to try out.

The purpose of this newsletter is to help keepthe student body up to date and informed ofwhat's happening within their faculty, anyupcoming events and things to look out for.If you have any comments, suggestions orquestions, or perhaps a recipe you'd like tosubimit or an article topic you'd like to suggest,feel free to email us atwesternhssa@gmail.com!

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Global Health Symposiumby Rotaract WesternThe third-annual Global Health Symposium will be heldon January 16, 2016. To date, the symposium hascaptured the interests of numerous students from theFaculty of Health Sciences, as well as other facultiessuch as the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of SocialScience and others across campus.This year, the theme of the GHS 2016 Conferencefocuses on the future of healthcare, and reflects on ‘Whatdoes health and/or healthcare mean to you?’ Theconference will combine exploration of our healthcaresystem from both socio-technological and legalperspectives, as well as introduce to students the newwave of eHealth. There will be two keynote speakersfrom Western: Robert Solomon, and Richard Booth.There will also be a new feature to this year’s event! Itwill consist of an ignite speaker series, where Westernstudents have the opportunity to present a five-minuteabstract to increase engagement in a more fun andactive way. We’ve attached a copy of the application foryour reference, as well as a link to retrieve itelectronically through Rotaract’s website. Theseapplications are due no later than November 18th,2015.Please see the link http://www.rotaractwestern.com/applications/If you have any questions, or would like to clarify ourrequests, please contact Kendra Dziuba(kdziuba@uwo.ca) or Ellen Xu (exu2@uwo.ca)

FHSSC Formal 2015: Thoracic Park

It's that time of the year again, FHSSC is hosting it's annualFaculty Formal Nov 6th at The Wave!This year's theme: Thoracic Park!

Get your ticket before it's too late!They're $20 each or $15 when you have a group of 6.What better way to celebrate the end of midterms then todance the night away with your favourite people!

See you then!

Thoughts with profs:

Interests/Hobbies: Playingbaseball (coaching mySon); travelling and cruisesFun fact: I’m a Trekker andenjoy all that is Star TrekWhy did you become aprofessor?Curiosity. I have alwaysbeen curious about howthings worked and there isno greater pursuit ofanswers than an advanceddegree such as a PhD. Mycuriosity of the human bodybegan in high school whena classmate was seriouslyinjured in an automobileaccident and suffered aspinal cord injury. Wantingto understand the fragility of

the body prompted mystudy of anatomy andneuroscience where myresearch looked at howcells of the nervous systemdevelop and regenerate.More recently my workfocused on another fragileaspect of the human body,our susceptibility touncontrolled cell growth andcancer, looking atneuroblastoma and otherneuro-endocrine cancers.What’s the hardest partabout being a professor?What’s the best part?I am passionate about whatI do and what I teach. Idesperately want to give

more to my courses andstudents than there is timegiven my other obligationsof research and service. Tosometimes have to say “thatis good enough” is the mostdifficult thing about being aprofessor.It is easy to say what part isbest—working with brightpeople all of the time. Ourstudents, and I would saystudents across all areas ofcampus, are among themost creative and insightfulindividuals I have had thepleasure of working with.Watching you succeed isthe best part of my role as aprofessor.

Dr. Dan BelliveauBy: Tara ChenName: Daniel BelliveauCourses Taught: HS 3300A/B – FunctionalAnatomy, Part II; HS 4320A/B – HumanEmbryology and Development; HS 4351A/B –Disease MechanismsHometown: Bathurst NBPrevious schools studied in (and whatdegrees): B.Sc. (Biology) – St. Francis XavierUniversity; Ph.D. (Anatomy) – University ofWestern Ontario; Postdoctoral Fellowship –Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill UniversityYears @ UWO: 1988-1993; 1998 – presentOffice hours: 2 – 4 PM MondaysEmail address: dbellive@uwo.caFavourite place on campus: Garden in front ofUniversity Hospital – at the Dr. Charles DrakeBust

Do you have a favourite memory of astudent that you taught or something thathappened in one of your classes?I remember an occasion where a studentproposed to his girlfriend in class! He asked ifI can help and we created an elaborate ‘in-class’ activity where she was volunteered toparticipate. As she was going through theactivity, he and his friends entered from alldoors of the classroom with balloons andstreamers and he got down on one knee andproposed. Thankfully she said yes!Tell us something that students don’tknow about you.I am an introvert and a relatively shy person. Ifind it challenging to strike up conversation ingroups of people I do not know. But of course,in my role, I must do this all of the time andembrace that challenge. At St. F.X., aprimarily undergraduate university, seniorscience students where recruited to act at TAs—we were called demonstrators. I performedin that role in my 2nd through 4th years at X. Itwas one of the best learning experiences Itook away from university as I had to face myintroversion and improve my interpersonalskills.What was your favourite course when youwere a student? Do you have a crazy storyfrom your undergraduate years you’d liketo share?In my senior year, I took an advancedphysiology course – there were only 2students and the chair of the departmenttaught it. The labs were very interactive as weworked directly in the professor’s lab. Thecrazy part of this story is that I developed avery strong liking (dare I say crush!) for myclassmate, Claire, but as her boyfriend was

the quarterback of the football team my crushstayed a secret!What’s the biggest change you’ve seen atWestern University during your time here?I would have to say growth. This has beenpartly forced onto the university by provincialgovernment and other external factors but ithas had an impact on how we perform ourroles. Bigger is not always better but witheach of these turns come new opportunitiesand that is the most important change; how asa school, we respond to these opportunitieswith new ideas and vision so that our studentsstay competitive in the ever-changing healthcare environment.Do you ever check Rate My Profs?Yes I do; not very often and usually onlybecause it has come up in conversation forone reason or other. Student comments, whenoffered with good intention, are the mostimportant factor that I use to make changes tothe organization and delivery of my courses.If you could be a superhero, what wouldyour super powers be?Introducing … Time Dilation Man! Some how,I need to figure out a way to develop thepower to slow down time! There are timeswhen I feel my days need to be longer than 24hours!Any tips for students?Your time at university requires balance.While there are many demands of your time, itis important to ensure that you not onlydevelop your academic gifts but that youfoster other important qualities such asvolunteerism, sense of community andfriendship.

The Grad Column:Megan Yang

Name: Megan Yang

School: University ofToronto

Program: Masters ofOccupational Therapy

Favourite Health SciencesCourse: Independent Studywith Dr. Huot, also RS 4210Innovations in Rehab.

What is OT?I’m sure a lot of people arenot exactly clear on what thisprofession entails. This is themillion dollar question haha.Occupational therapy is arehab or allied healthprofessional who essentiallyhelps people do or get backto doing the activities that aremeaningful to them.Occupational therapists workin a variety of settings with adiverse range of people.

What were youraspirations during yourundergraduate career?To be honest, I didn’t knowwhat I wanted to do untilhalfway through third year. Ikept thinking that fourth yearwas far away and when it gotcloser I would know what Iwanted to do. That didn’texactly happen so I activelysought out things that

interested me. I took Dr.Huot’s Enabling Health andWell-Being class which wasan introduction tooccupational science (whichis the field that occupationaltherapy is supported by). Ienjoyed the class anddecided to continue learningabout Occupational Therapybecause it seemed to be afield that interested me.

What did you do in yourundergraduate years toprepare yourself for gradschool?I don’t necessarily think I didanything in particular in myundergraduate years toprepare myself for gradschool. I participated involunteer, leadership, andextra-curricular activities thatinterested me and I wouldsay that collection of thoseexperiences showed me thatOccupational Therapy was agood fit for me. I joined clubsand councils that I loved anddidn’t really think about gradschool or what was going tocome after undergrad.

Were there any classes,extracurricular activities,or other experiences thatshaped your current careerpath?Absolutely! Shout-out to

Making Waves which is anincredible club run bystudents on campus thataims to provide accessibleswimming lessons to childrenwith special needs in theLondon community. MakingWaves provided me withcommunication, advocacy,and leadership skills that Itruly believed have shapedmy path to becoming an OT.FHSSC and HSSA were alsoimportant in sparking aninterested in rehab sciencesand providing an outlet andopportunity to interact andlearn from students withsimilar interests and goals.

Why did you choose OTand why at U of T? Werethere other professionalprograms or schools thatyou were interested in?OT is the only professionalprogram that I applied to;however, I did apply to otherOT programs. I ultimatelychoose U of T because offieldwork opportunities (andbecause I love Toronto).

By: Kyleen Wong

What is the structure of theOT program at U of T?What do you like bestabout your program? Whatwould you like to change?The structure of the OTprogram at U of T focuses onacademic and classroomlearning mainly in Year 1,which means that there is aheavier focus on clinical andplacement opportunities inYear 2. I only just started theprogram in September but Ireally like the interactionbetween students andopportunities to guide ourown learning through smallstudy groups.

Is there any advice youwould like to share withcurrent Health Studiesundergraduate students?Do what you love, do whatinterests and inspires you.Don’t stress and worry aboutthe little things. Listen towhat those around you aresaying. Love Health Sci andWestern (you’ll miss it—thatnostalgic feeling hasn’t goneaway yet).

Thank you Megan forsharing your experienceswith The Apple! We wishyou the best wherever yourpath takes you.

Autumn and the beginning of winter are the seasons for holidays, andlots of exams. Healthy eating is probably the last thing on your mindwith so many things to balance, but fortunately it is easier than youthink!

To an extent it is important to eat seasonally. Summer is allabout tropical fruits and salads, whereas winter is more focused onroot vegetables, soups, and red meat. By no means am I saying thatyou CANNOT eat certain foods during the different seasons but it isimportant to be mindful. The array of seasonal foods give us differentnutrients and antioxidants.

With colder weather comes the flu season which is one goodreason to put some effort into your eating. A three day flu is enoughto get you behind in classes which nobody wants. Healthy eating isone of the steps to prevention (along with the flu shot). To boost yourimmunity start adding garlic to your meals, increase vitamin Cconsumption (kiwi, red bell peppers), continue eating vegetables andfruits, and be sure to introduce healthy bacteria to your gut throughprobiotics (dairy products, sauerkraut).

With less sunlight, it is important to increase vitamin Dconsumption. The lack of sun in winter has been shown to lead todepression and food cravings. This is because less serotonin isproduced. To build up your serotonin eat high quality carbohydrateslike pumpkin, squash, and sweet potatoes. Potatoes are sometimesgiven a bad rap but can be healthy as long as they are not deep friedor processed.

The passing of Thanksgiving and Halloween gives us the newfocus on Christmas and New Years. These holidays have a biggerfocus on heavy, fatty, sweet foods. Indulging is always allowed but becareful. Everyone is allowed a cheat day but when it gets to the pointof gaining 10 pounds every Christmas break, this is where it becomesproblematic. Yoyo dieting is the worst form of dieting and ladies itWILL lead to stretch marks. So by all means enjoy the delicacies butdon’t forget to add in an extra workout to create balance!

Healthy eating while being a full time university student can bechallenging, especially during midterms. The first tip I would give hereis to invest in a blender. This will save a lot of time if you want to whipup a quick soup by blending all your ingredients first and then puttingit straight on the stove to cook. Another idea is to explore stir fry.There are so many creative ways you can do this traditional dish andit incorporates vegetables, meat, and rice/noodles. Making acasserole is another time saver as it can give you at least four mealsand is a great way of “hiding” your vegetables if you are a picky eater.

In essence, as long as you do your best to incorporate avariety of healthy foods in your diet and splurge only every now, it willbe enough to tackle flu season and keep your brain energized formidterms.

Healthy Eating in the Colder Months

By: Mariska Batohi

Coffee Shopping in London

Want to get out of thoseboring libraries? Want to getoff campus? Want some coolnew study spots to hit uparound London? Well look nofurther! London is home tosome of the cutest, privatelyowned coffee shops that areabsolutely perfect forstudying. Here are some ofmy favourites!

The Root Cellar (in picture):

A bit far from campus butworth the hike! The RootCellar is completely organicrestaurant. They believe infood sovereignty, which is theright to eat healthy,ecologically sound food,

produced through sustainablemethods. The food they servecomes from local farmers andis absolutely unique anddelicious. They have differentkinds of lattes, juices, andsmoothies that they makefresh in store. The root cellaris my personal favourite and Iguarantee you won’t regrettrying it out!

Location: 623 Dundas Street,London, ON

Black Walnut Bakery:

One of the best coffee shopsin London! They serveOrganic Free Trade coffeeand teas, baked goods, and

amazing soups, salads, andsandwiches. The BlackWalnut Bakery provides avery relaxing atmosphere tostudy in.

Location: 134 Wortley Road,London, ONOR 724 Richmond Street,London, ON

By: Abby Dzur

Locomotive Espresso:

Another great spot to getsome work done,Locomotive Espresso is avery quaint shop that haslots to offer. They havedifferent sandwich options,soup of the day, and a toastbar with different jams andbutters to choose from.They also have manyamazing lattes and coffeesto choose from making thisa top spot to check out.

Location: 408 Pall MallStreet, London, ON

The Bag Lady Deli:

Last but certainly not leastis the Bag Lady Deli! Thislittle restaurant has manydescriptions, but I think thebest way to portray it is acombination of sitting atyour grandmas breakfasttable and being in themiddle of a vintage thriftshop. The Bag Lady hasraving reviews because oftheir daily homemadebreakfast and a uniquelunch menu. It’s a greatstudy spot, especially foressay writing or notemaking in my opinion. TheBag Lady is a homey studyspot that I definitelyrecommend going to!

Location: 474 Pall MallStreet, London, ON

Studying Abroad as a HeathStudies StudentBy: Jennifer H. Lee

An exchange year abroad is an experience like noother. Spending a year or semester abroad is anamazing opportunity to get to know a new cultureor language, to meet people from all over theworld, to test how your adaptability and how youreact to new situations. No person leavesunchanged--many leave with insights intothemselves as a person, cherished memories withnew friends, and a deepened passion for seeingand understanding the world.

So why doesn’t everybody go on exchange? Well,there’s no sugar coating it: there is a tonne of redtape, making the entire process take months,there may be financial barriers, and lastly, somemajors have very specific degree requirementsthat cannot be duplicated abroad. As a HealthStudies student at Western, it may be challengingto find equivalent courses abroad, but it iscertainly not impossible.

There are two ways that you can studyinternationally. One way is through study abroad;students who study abroad may apply to anyuniversity in the world, unlike exchange students.Tuition is paid directly to the host university. Thesecond way is called going on exchange, in whichyou are basically switching places with a studentat the partnering university. Western has 137partnering universities which span 39 countries.Exchanges students pay tuition to Western, areeligible to receive bursaries and scholarships from

Western to help cover costs, and receiveassistance from Western and their host universityto help complete the application process.

If you are interested in studying abroad or doingan exchange, here are some helpful tips on howto get started:

1. Independent research: Narrow downthe partnering countries/universities thatyou are interested in attending and thataccept will accept Health Studies students.Western International provides a greatresource for this: Atlas, Western’sInternational Experience Portal. This is asite that lists the partnering universities,their eligibility criteria, and their availablelength of study. For those who want tolearn more, information can be found here:https://uwo-horizons.symplicity.com/

2. Begin a dialogue with a HealthStudies counsellor: Once you’venarrowed down your options, it’s best tostart talking with a Health Studiescounsellor about your desire to go onexchange. They will be able to work withyou to figure out how you can pull this off.Each situation will be different. Dependingon your goals, it might mean takingrequired credits either before you leave orafter you arrive, or taking an extrasemester to graduate.

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3. Begin your application through Atlas: Youapply to go on exchange online through Atlas.The application will let you know all therequirements and information that you mustprovide. Each country and university has adifferent application deadline, so it is best toapply as soon as possible. Most prospectiveexchange students apply from November toJanuary.

This may seem daunting, but you shouldn’tworry, because you are not going through thisprocess alone. There are many resourcesavailable to you, and there will be people inWestern International, Health Studies, and yourhost university whose job is to walk you through.

Western International is located on the secondfloor of the International and Graduate AffairsBuilding (some may know it as the old Iveybuilding) and is open from 9am-4pm onweekdays. Simply explain to the receptionist yoursituation, and they will direct you to theappropriate person depending on your inquiry. Ifyou are just curious and want to learn more face-to-face, there are volunteers available to talk towho have already completed an exchange andcan give you a more personal take on theexchange process. Western International canalso be contacted by telephone at 519-661-2111ext. 89309 or by email at iesc@uwo.ca

With midterms well underway or for many ofyou possibly done, you may have noticed thatstudying can take a real toll on your bodyboth physically and mentally. Here are fiveideas that can help you free your mind andget you into a healthy rhythm of equalstudying and rest.

1. If you feel you don’t have the time tomake it to the gym, perform smallworkout activities in the comfort of yourown home, whether this is doing setsof abs on your carpet in your livingroom, or lunging back and forthbetween your bedroom and the kitchen

2. Take the time to put your thoughtson paper, this could be through journalwriting or creative writing, It will helpyou express the thoughts and feelingsyou might be experiencing

3. Allow yourself to take time in front ofthe TV, set a limit so that you do notover do it and feel you wont be able toget back into the studying vibe.

4. Do you have an artsy side to you?Take this time to look up a fun craftidea that can add to your bare dormroom, or to your home. This could beanything from drawing a picture torelieve stress, or turning a mason jarinto a cute candleholder.

5. Music is something many peopleuse to relieve stress, take 30 minutesto look for new tunes and add to yourplaylist of music that helps clear yourmind or puts you in an upbeat mood!

By: Jenna Williamson

We would like to dedicate this edition of The Apple Newsletter toone of our own, Andrea Christidis. Andrea was a first year HealthStudies student who was struck by a drunk driver and passed awayon Friday, October 9th, 2015. For those who have not yet stoped byour council office, HSB 8, there is a book of memories andcondolences where you are welcome to leave a message.

Please remember to make smart choices.

Don’t drive under the influence.

May Andrea rest in peace.