Nine credits are considered a full-time graduate load. Graduate assistants in half-time status (0.5 FTE) are considered full-time if registered for five or more graduate credits. Federal law requires all international students with a 20-hr/week assistantship to carry at least six graduate credits for full-time status.
Foods That Naturally Lower Blood Pressure. 1  1. Beetroot. 2  2. Dark Chocolate. 3  3. Pomegranate. 4  4. Oats. 5  5. Watermelon. 6  6. Garlic. 7  7. Flaxseeds. 8  8. Blueberries.
You might miss having crispy, crunchy french fries, savory soups, and deli meat sandwiches, but don't despair. There are still plenty of foods that are not only delicious and satisfying, but that also have been shown to lower your blood pressure. 1. Bananas The filling fruit is loaded with potassium, which is known to help with lowering blood pressure.