Acommon fear for incoming freshman in college is the dreaded "freshman fifteen." the combination of being in a new environment away from home, a high stress level, alcohol consumption, and eating dining hall food can cause weight gain in college students. a study examined weight gained during the first year of college and what factors contribute to it. a 27-question survey was sent to 252 students at over 50 universities in the united states. questions included information on demographics, weight gain, diet, family relationships, etc. ninety-five survey responses were received from students across 37 united states colleges and universities, with 32 respondents from rose-hulman institute of technology. do you notice any potential issues with the study