Problem: Article: Often a rat will scratch a flea infested part of its body more frequently and often quite vigorously. This area can become irritated, red, or inflamed from scratching and from fleas feeding on your rat's skin.  Missing patches of fur or red scabs is a good indication that something is irritating your rat's skin even if you don't see them scratching. Fleas like to hide in densely covered areas of animals. If your rat is scratching its armpits and belly a lot more than normal or has irritation in these areas, it might be a sign of fleas or some other skin irritant. Your rat might jump or react violently out of the blue. This is a sign of hypersensitivity to flea bites. If the infestation is heavy, you will be able to spot fleas or its feces. Flea feces or flea dirt will look like coffee grounds on your rat's fur. Use a flea comb or a comb with closely set teeth and run it through your rat's fur. Make sure to run it close to your rat's skin in order to catch and pull any fleas that are hiding under the fur coat. If your comb comes up with any black spots that are dirt-like, it may be fleas or its feces.  Have a bowl of soapy water on hand to wash your comb of any fleas you might pull out. Flea feces and dirt can look quite similar, especially if you bring your rat outside to play. One way to tell the difference between the two is to wet any dirt-like specks with water and watch if the spots turn a reddish-brown colour. The red colour is the digested blood that the fleas have ingested which has been broken down by the water. Adult fleas account for about 5% of a flea colony or infestation. The other 95% consist of flea eggs, larvae, and pupae which are harder to see with the naked eye. Check any areas your rat frequents or sleeps, or even areas near or under its cage. You might be able to see flea dirt or fleas in your rat's cage or bedding, especially if the flea infestation is quite heavy.
Summary: Observe if your rat is scratching more than normal. Look for fleas in your rat's skin and fur. Look for fleas in your rat's bedding.

Problem: Article: Talk to your professor after class or meet them at office hours. Meeting in person can allow you some time to talk to the professor outside of just saying thank you if you wish. It can also help the professor pair your name and face together.  If you want to create or maintain a professional relationship with your professor, you may want to thank them in person so that they get to know you better. Get right to the point and say “thank you” up front. This will make the intentions of the visit clear and direct. That way, your professor won’t be left wondering why you made contact with them. For example, say, “I wanted to express my gratitude for your class” or “Thank you for writing a letter of recommendation for me.” If there was something that really stood out to you about this professor or class, let them know. For example, mention a lecture you enjoyed, a field trip that taught you something, or an exchange that stuck with you. Mentioning something specific will show that you put thought into your thank you.   For example, say, “I’ll never forget the first lecture you gave. I knew I would learn a lot from this class because you went so in-depth on the very first day.” Now is not the time to be overly casual with your professor or to try to become friends with them. Be polite and professional. Also, don’t use your thank you as a way make a demand or be rude to your professor about something else.
Summary: Approach them after class or during office hours. Open with your thanks. Be specific. Be polite.

Problem: Article: It is important to be consistent with your studying, so make a schedule you can reasonably stick to. If you just plan on studying every day, then you may struggle to actually find the time. Look over your daily obligations and find pockets of time when you can reasonably study.  Avoid cramming. You never want to end up cramming for a test at the last minute because you will not be able to cover everything you need to know in a short space of time. You won't remember as much information from cramming either. In the weeks leading up to the test, make time to study so you do not end up having to cram for the test. Look for free time during your day. Maybe you have a break between classes from noon to 3 each day. You could spend an hour during this time studying. Look at your weekends as well. If you like going out on weekend nights, maybe you could plan to study for a couple of hours every morning. Write up a schedule for yourself and stick to it. If you study a little each day, you won't be overwhelmed when the big test arrives. Studying for hours on end can make you burn out. Instead of large study sessions, break up sessions into manageable chunks.  Break up your study time into 20 to 50 minute sessions. Take short 5 to 10 minute breaks in between sessions. Set a timer for yourself and follow this routine strictly. If you study for long periods of time, you're much less likely to retain the information you've learned. You do not want to study one subject for an entire study session. If you plan to study for a few hours, move between different topics and materials during this time. For example, you might start your study session by re-reading a short story for a test in your English class and then read over your notes on a poem that will also be on the test.   On a test, you will never know what kind of materials you will be presented with. You may have to switch between one subject and another quickly. If you switch up what you study during study sessions, this closer matches the environment of an exam. It also prevents you from burning out on a certain subject. Do not neglect basic care when studying. People do better on exams if they are eating right, exercising, and getting adequate sleep.  Add exercise to your daily routine. Aerobic exercise may improve brain processing, so make time in your day to go for a walk, take a bike ride, or do a workout video. Make sure to get enough sleep each night. Studying when tired, or taking an exam when tired, can diminish your grades. Teens need 8 to 10 hours of sleep a night, while young adults need 7 to 9.  Eat right in the weeks leading up to an exam. A diet in healthy fruits, vegetables, fats, and proteins will give your brain and body the fuel necessary for success.
Summary: Create a schedule that's doable for you. Study in 20 to 50 minute increments. Target different material in each session. Keep up with other aspects of your daily schedule.

Problem: Article: This is for if you fart in the pool. If they reach the surface, people think it is you breathing out. Here you can fart unnoticed because of the bubbles that are already there. All the bubbles surrounding you will cover it up. Also, nobody can smell your fart underwater!
Summary:
If you have to flatulate in the pool, get out of the pool and into the bathrooms/change rooms. Splash to hide those rising bubbles. Dive to the bottom (or close to the bottom) of the deep end and then swim away before the bubbles reach the surface. Quickly head to the Jacuzzi. Jump in the pool, and as soon as you're in the water, fart!