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First Year Center Hours
Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday:
9am-7pm
Wednesday: 9am-7pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-2pm

Contact information
414-229-5385
www.FYC.uwm.edu
e-mail: fyc@uwm.edu

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First-Year Center On-line Resources
Mind, Body, and Soul - Tools for Good LivingWe all know that exercise and relaxation are good for us, but who has the time? These sites will get you started on the path to the good life. Learn about yoga, how to cook nutritious meals, or read an inspirational thought for the day.
  • UWM Norris Health Center
    The Norris Health Center, your on campus health resource, provides treatment if you are ill or injured, but, more importantly, assists you in understanding your health needs and in learning to make healthy choices on a daily basis. (http://www4.uwm.edu/norris/)

  • Mind Tools
    Lots of useful information on reducing stress, increasing creativity, setting goals, and living the life of your dreams! (http://www.mindtools.com)

  • Awakenings
    Common sense information to make life go better. This site offers a spiritual, non-denominational approach to life's ups and downs. (http://www.lessons4living.com/)

  • The Simple Living Network
    The authors call this "a step-by-step resource guide for those who are serious about learning to live a more conscious, simple, healthy and restorative lifestyle." Contains self-assessment tools, discussion groups, and a free e-newsletter. (http://www.simpleliving.net)

  • Health and Fitness Tips
    Good, commonsense tips for living longer and better. (http://www.health-fitness-tips.com/)

  • The Internet's Fitness Resource
    Click on "Fitness Links" for a huge directory of information about sports and fitness on the internet. Also contains articles from Men's Health magazine and information for those interested in becoming a fitness professional. (http://www.netsweat.com/)

  • Chicken Soup for the Soul
    Based on the popular book series, this site contains several stories as well as information on getting your own story published. (http://www.chickensoup.com)

  • Desktop Yoga
    Simple exercises you can do at your computer to relieve stress. (http://www.mydailyyoga.com/yogaindex.html)