As a Kansas State student, every semester, you pay a certain amount of student privelege fees. These fees help fund different complexes or programs that are available for student use. This past weekend, and throughout the week I have taken full advantage of my student fees.
One main area where student fees are used is the Recreation Complex. "The Rec," as it is called by students, has several volleyball and basketball courts, cardio equipment, machine and free weights, racquetball, and other great activities for students to enjoy. I try and visit the rec at least three times a week, whether that be for a quick 30 minute workout, or to play basketball for several hours. On Sunday, I was a playing in an intramural basketball game, and unfortunately rolled my ankle (or maybe worse.) This sent me on to another location where a large portion of student fees are spent, Lafene Health Center.
At Lafene, KSU students can received medical treatment at no charge. The only thing that you must pay for is x-rays or lab tests, and medications. The doctor and nurses I visited with treated me very well at Lafene. They explained to me my X-Ray results and have sent me on further to an Orthopedic Specialist (unfortunately that won't be free!) I will even be able to go back to see a Physical Therapist at no charge once it is determined what steps need to be taken to recover.
These are just a few of the priveleges you get of being a KSU student! I just hope I can get better fast, because I leave for my study abroad trip to Italy in 3 weeks!
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