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.
Again, this has shown great results and is a proven way how to lower blood pressure quickly. Eating certain foods also helps. This includes eating dark chocolates, garlic, and bananas. Dark chocolates have large quantities of cocoa â the flavonoids in the cocoa help with lowering your blood pressure. Bananas, on the other hand, have potassium which helps regulate your heart beat and improve blood circulation. The good thing is not only do these foods lower blood pressure immediately; they also provide other health benefits. Additionally, drinking a sufficient amount of water can help. Make sure you drink at least 8 glasses or 2 liters of water a day.