re: NCC is 99% Smoke-Free -- And We Mean It!

bkwiatek — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:30:48 GMT

Thanks for taking the time to express your opinion on this touchy subject.

NCC does undertand that smoking can be an addiction that is hazardous to your health. To learn ways to quit smoking, contact the NCC health center at 610-861-5365. Smoking cessation materials and counseling are available at no charge.

re: NCC is 99% Smoke-Free -- And We Mean It!

Brina Achey — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:52:44 GMT

This rule made my day terrible today. Every time I went for a cigarette, I had to walk forever in the freezing cold rain. Non-smokers may not understand this, but smokers do not usually choose to smoke, we are addicted. That means if we don't have a cigarette, we will not be able to focus on our studies, and we could even have serious withdrawal symptoms if we go too long without one. There should be smoking areas closer to the buildings, or at least a roof a bit larger so we aren't huddled in a 10x5 glass enclosure with 20 other students.

It's awful. While we may be a minority in the school, we're still people, and we shouldn't have to go through this every time the weather is bad (which is pretty often in Pennsylvania).

For those who were patient enough, thank you for reading and considering my comment.

~ Brina