Stress Of Stress In College

According to a study by the Associated Press and mtvU, “eight in 10 college students say they have sometimes or frequently experienced stress in their daily lives over the past three months,” (‘Stress in College Students”). College Students are inevitably going to be affected by stress at some point throughout their college experience; however, the cause of the stress can vary by student. Some of the causes of stress on college students can be tests, homework, home life, social life, and jobs. Many times, college students have all or most of these causes piled on top of one another; therefore, giving them extremely high levels of stress. There are many negative effects of stress on college students.

When students reach their junior and senior years of high school, they are faced with pressure from teachers, counselors, and parents to choose and apply to colleges. Instead of succumbing to the pressure, some students choose to pursue careers with no degree necessary or careers in the military. Other students are still left contemplating whether or not college is worth the financial strain. When other factors such as future career earnings, personal growth, and potential friendships and relationships are considered, it becomes clear that college truly is worth the cost.

Leaving High School, I thought I was prepared to go into college. I knew how difficult college was going to be. So i told myself I would do my homework the day it was assigned, I would go to the tutors if i needed help, and I would study more to succeed. But one thing I did not prepare myself for was, how to overcome stress and anxiety. According to an article, “Stress in College: Experts Provide Tips to Cope” by Megan Reed, “…30% of students reported that stress had negatively affected their academic performance within the past year, and over 85% had felt overwhelmed by everything they had to do at some point within the past year.”(National Health Assessment) This report really captivated me because 30%

The first strategy for coping with my stress is exercise. I try my best to exercise regularly and keep myself in the routine for physical relief.

Regis College’s number one health concern is stress. The problem has come to be, due to the fact that students come from home, where their parents provided them with guidance, to a situation where they are independent. They have personal responsibility and it may not be completely straightforward for some people. Everyone’s experience is different, but each student experiences stress in some way. The competition for grades, the high expectations, relationships, future career choices, and several other aspects found in the college environment, can lead to stress. Going to college requires changes in daily routine. This includes sleeping adjustments, eating habits, time-management skills, balancing of relationships and several other changes.

There is a certain myth going around that college is extremely difficult to get into and you shouldn't expect it to be any easier for yourself. This myth discourages young, bright high school seniors and makes them feel like they do not have a chance at getting into college. It is statements from Ivy league schools like Harvard that say they only accept 5 percent of freshmen that applied that ruins the outlook of college for seniors but i'm here to debunk this. According to a recent study by UCLA, in 2015, they said that 76 percent of students that applied to their first choice of college were accepted and didn’t have to go and apply to tens of other of schools. Of course that leaves the other 24 percent left to struggle to get into a different

Stress is unavoidable, no matter the situation, location, or time; stress is always present. Stress is found in higher levels during the duration in which students attend college. It is predictably higher among college students, freshmans in particular, because of the extreme expectations set upon them by their parents and, of course, society. The need to please their parents, longing for success in life, and being able to sustain a reasonable income in the future, all of which falls into the hands of college students who are making critical decisions which may decide the outcome for a large portion of their lives. If these students end up hating their future jobs, the stress of having to go back into college to study for a new career

It is an unfortunate reality of the 21st century that admission into college is no longer a natural and calm transition made by young students as they enter adulthood. The pressure of competition for academic excellence escalates rampantly throughout high school and multiplies ten-fold at the mention of standardized testing and college applications. It leaves students nervously exhausted by the time that the thought of college presents itself in the first place. The unfortunate reality of the American educational system as of 2015 is that all students suffer from some degree of admission-induced anxiety because high school is an environment that fosters in students an overwhelming and constant consideration for their futures, and it is part

To begin with, even though stress is often perceived as being bad, it can actually be a good thing in some respects. The right type and amount of stress can actually sharpen the mind and reflexes. The result in the physical manifestations of stress is when hormones are released from when stress produces a physiological reaction in your body. The four primary types of symptoms of stress are known as; physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral. Of course, the number of symptoms from each category can vary depending on the individual and the cause of stress.

Students are encouraged at a young age by parents and educators to plan well in advance for college and pressured to do great on a daily basis in school. Some high school students do not put forth enough effort to plan for college until their senior year. Some high school seniors think that because they make great grades they do not have to worry about getting into college. Other high school students plan and prep as if it is the only thing that is important.

Completing a college application is typically the first of many steps taken by seniors. Colleges look to see what a student can bring to the college, whether that be in arts, sciences, music, etc. In the application, differences between students are formed which allows a college to decide whether or not they can help the student be successful.

I get stressed out when things don’t go according to plan. I really like to plan all the things or events that’s going to happen ahead of time. Few months before my birthday, I was telling my parents and my siblings about my plan to have dinner on the day of my birthday. We seldom see each other because of our conflict on schedules. My mom, me, and my siblings have the same schedule, we go to work/school in the morning until afternoon. On the other hand, my stepdad works night shift. Everyone agreed on the plan, but on the last minute my stepdad cancelled on us. I was so stressed with that. I usually do everything so that the plans I made will proceed. Every time I get stressed I usually gets clumsy like I am not my usual self.

College is pretty fun, easy, and does not compare to the amount of homework given in high school, so it’s not that stressful. However, that is only for the first couple weeks, before the first midterms. Once the midterms begins, the rest of the term is going to be really stressful, as there is not much of a break in between every midterm, unless you are one of the few who just naturally do really well on every exam by barely studying. Those are people who I “look” up to, I want to be like that one day, pass every exam by barely studying. Anyhow, due to the high amount of stress each of the exams create because of the fact that they are worth the majority of a student's grade, does not make it a fair comparison for many.

The tradition of attending college has changed over the past fifty years. Previously, college was provided to those privileged students who wanted to receive an education beyond high school. Today this still remains the case, but now most teenagers attend college to ensure and strengthen their future. In today’s society, a college degree does not even promise a successful job, but it still serves as a social norm. For some, college is not even an option due to their financial status, and for others, the “college life” does not seem to suit them. In my perspective, those who drop out, overstress, and become overwhelmed in college become this way because they were not fully prepared in their previous school years. High school simply does not

Although undergraduate school may be difficult, there are steps you can take to ease the stress of undergraduate school. One of the many steps provided by Dr. Strong you can take to ease the stress is to see the advisor. At the University of Alabama in Huntsville, for the college of science, the advisors are Morgan Lewis and Jennifer Bradley. Advisors can help with curriculum plans, dropping or adding a class, priority registration, and grade replacement. In addition to seeing your advisor, you should also visit your instructor. Your instructor is the only person who can view your grade status and give you advice on how to improve it. Your professor is also a good source for study advice and homework help. Additionally, the syllabus has important