The end of the semester is fast approaching, which means stress is not far away. End-of-the-year projects, final exams and that last crucial push for a higher grade -- everything piling up on you until you are positive there will be no end. Slowly, the weight of everything will end up crushing you and then all the hard work you have done the last three weeks of school will be late.
According to the Student Stress Survey, students experience the most stress when they change sleeping and eating habits, return from vacations or breaks, increase their workload and add new responsibilities.
College freshmen are particularly susceptible to higher amounts of stress and, according to the SSS, “They must adjust to being away from home for the first time, maintain a high level of academic achievement, and adjust to a new social environment. College students, regardless of year in school, often deal with pressures related to finding a job or a potential life partner. These stressors do not cause anxiety or tension by themselves. Instead, stress results from the interaction between stressors and the individual's perception and reaction to those stressors.”
How people deal with that stress is crucial in how it will affect them. Allowing stress to become the focal point of your life is what leads to illness and for many people, it can lead to dropping out of school.
While stress is present in all our lives, there are things we all can do to help manage the stress we deal with every day. Most important in reducing stress is to have a place that is free from clutter and allows you to concentrate on the things you need to get done.
Most incoming freshmen are used to living at their parents’ house, which usually had an area where they could be productive. If you live in a tiny apartment, like most of us do, then consider going somewhere quiet, like Starbuck’s or Roaster’s, where you can get a great cup of coffee and spread your stuff out and just study.
Experts suggest that one of the best ways to combat stress is to get regular exercise. Even if it is just a short amount of time, it can help change your mood, release tension and keep your body healthy.
Another great way to manage stress levels is to eat a healthy, balanced diet. Just because parents aren’t here to make sure you eat properly is no excuse to substitute orange-flavored energy drinks and fast-food biscuits for real food.
Another thing that most lack during the semester is a good night’s sleep. We go from class to work, then home for a quick second and maybe a fast bite, then out again somewhere else.
Sleeping for only short amounts of time can cause problems that increase our stress level. Studies suggest not scheduling morning classes if you have the habit of going to sleep late, or if you have to schedule classes early, then go to sleep at a decent hour.
Stress is not ever going to go away; it always will be there. These tips are just ways to make it more bearable.
The end of the semester is fast approaching, which means stress is not far away. End-of-the-year projects, final exams and that last crucial push for a higher grade -- everything piling up on you until you are positive there will be no end. Slowly, the weight of everything will end up crushing you and then all the hard work you have done the last three weeks of school will be late.
According to the Student Stress Survey, students experience the most stress when they change sleeping and eating habits, return from vacations or breaks, increase their workload and add new responsibilities.
College freshmen are particularly susceptible to higher amounts of stress and, according to the SSS, “They must adjust to being away from home for the first time, maintain a high level of academic achievement, and adjust to a new social environment. College students, regardless of year in school, often deal with pressures related to finding a job or a potential life partner. These stressors do not cause anxiety or tension by themselves. Instead, stress results from the interaction between stressors and the individual's perception and reaction to those stressors.”
How people deal with that stress is crucial in how it will affect them. Allowing stress to become the focal point of your life is what leads to illness and for many people, it can lead to dropping out of school..." />
According to the Student Stress Survey, students experience the most stress when they change sleeping and eating habits, return from vacations or breaks, increase their workload and add new responsibilities.
College freshmen are particularly susceptible to higher amounts of stress and, according to the SSS, “They must adjust to being away from home for the first time, maintain a high level of academic achievement, and adjust to a new social environment. College students, regardless of year in school, often deal with pressures related to finding a job or a potential life partner. These stressors do not cause anxiety or tension by themselves. Instead, stress results from the interaction between stressors and the individual's perception and reaction to those stressors.”
How people deal with that stress is crucial in how it will affect them. Allowing stress to become the focal point of your life is what leads to illness and for many people, it can lead to dropping out of school..." />
Staff editorial: Stress should be acknowledged not buried
Published: Thursday, April 29, 2010
Updated: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 20:04
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