Getting back to school can be an exciting moment, but stressful for some too.
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Tina Todaro, Staff Reporter
Getting back to school can be an exciting moment, but stressful for some too. It can be an exhausting time, especially for international students who are in the country for the first time.
Because of stress, students may begin to feel overwhelmed, and may begin to develop anxiety, which could possibly hinder academic success and job performance. Stress should not be taken lightly as it can advance into severe issues such as increased blood pressure and insomnia. It is important for all students to find proper ways to cope with it.
Lauren Davis, 24, states that she found the services offered at George Brown to be an excellent tool that students should use. “There are always people around to help you and talk to you about anything you’re concerned about,” said Davis.
Services provided by the college include one on one counselling for both academic and personal issues. Counsellors work together with students to come up with strategizes that can help reduce stress.
There are many other services such as tutoring, as well as workshops provided through student services that can help students with time management.
According to Stress and the College Student by National Health Ministries, to minimize the effects of stress within educational settings, opportunities such as going to class, getting involved with campus activities, and taking advantage of the services and resources offered by the college, are a few ways that can help students’ feelings of stress.
Issues of stress are not only faced within the academic lives of students, but their personal lives as well. Sleep, exercise and proper diet are also useful in managing symptoms of stress and can not only help with personal satisfaction, but also with academic success.
With assignments, presentations and exams fast approaching, students must utilize the resources around them, and within the college, to aid them in managing their stress before it escalates.
