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High School Students
- Checklist for Success
- Earning College Credit in High School
- Graduation Requirements
- Why go to college?
- Student with Disabilities
- College Entrance Exams
- Discovering the Career That’s Right for You
College or University
- Taking the Mystery Out of Academic Planning
- Choosing the Right School
- Programs of Study
- Choosing the Right Major
- Applying to College
Study & Research Tips
- Tips for Effective Study
- Tips for Effective Research
- Using the Net and Social Networking Sites
- Finding a Study Space
- Micro/Macro Editing
- Academic Composure
- Using Academic Resources
- Data Compilation and Analysis
- Confirm Accuracy and Sources
The Parent Section
- Coping with Your Child Leaving Home to Study
- Understanding a Contemporary Campus
- Helping Your Child Move and Settle In
- Stay Involved in Your Kids Education
- Planning for Holidays
- Funding Study
Education Funding Alternatives
Learning Lifestyles
- Healthy Eating for Learning
- The Dreaded Freshman 15
- Playing Varsity Sports
- Artificial Intelligence
- Exercise to Cope with Stress
Pastoral Care in Tertiary Study
Formatting & Citing References
Different Tertiary Paper Types
- Thesis writing
- Business Case Studies:
- Psychology Research Papers
- History Term Papers
- English Essays:
- Science Thesis
- Term Papers
- Proposals
- Journal Articles
- Online Coursework
- Essays/Personal Statements
Other Useful Resources
Exercise to Cope with Stress
Students have a lot to juggle. At no other time in life is a person expected to complete full days of study, as well as up to 30 hours of work every week, and maintain household and familial/social relationships. It is an extraordinary expectation! Some students thrive on the pace and pressure while others struggle, turn to counsellors or professional services for help and sadly others just pack it in and quit; only 54% of university entrants in the U.S. come out with a graduate degree.
That is a sad statistic especially considering the efforts required to gain university/college entry and then manage day to day student life. There are things students can do to alleviate pressure. How this is achieved is dependant on the individual student and how he or she experiences stress. Some common and resolvable problems are time management, fatigue, work overload and anxiety.
Time management is critical to student success. Keeping a scheduler/diary is an excellent way to organize commitments and free up some mental capacity for other things. Although it might be hard to do, schedule class and revision time first and then calculate how much is realistically left for work or pleasure. There are usually financial alternatives for students in the way of loans or scholarships which may be worthwhile if the burden of work and study is too great.
Fatigue is a common student complaint and it isn’t surprising. Although it may seem like a contradiction, scheduling some physical exercise three or four times a week will go a long way to alleviating fatigue – exercise revitalizes the body and the brain! Work overload is probably the trickiest problem to tackle. Some courses and professors simply demand a huge workload in terms of study, exams, essays and research. Although this is the most difficult problem some options again include time management, studying with friends who can work through problems with you and seeking help with the written work. Needless to say, for the somewhat small percentage of students that make it through, getting a degree is worth the battle!
Related Links and Resources
- College Life – How To Reduce Stress in College Life – About.com
- Dealing with Stress: EXERCISE – Brooklyn College Personal Counseling
- 25% of College Students Tackle Stress Through Exercise – experience.com
- How to Cope with Stress During College Finals – campuslife.suite101.com
- 7 ways for students to live healthier at college – pennlive.com
Recommended Books
High School Students
- Checklist for Success
- Earning College Credit in High School
- Graduation Requirements
- Why go to college?
- Student with Disabilities
- College Entrance Exams
- Discovering the Career That’s Right for You
College or University: What’s the difference and how to choose?
- Taking the Mystery Out of Academic Planning
- Choosing the Right School
- Programs of Study
- Choosing the Right Major
- Applying to College
Study & Research Tips:
- Tips for Effective Study
- Tips for Effective Research
- Using the Net and Social Networking Sites
- Finding a Study Space
- Micro/Macro Editing
- Academic Composure
- Using Academic Resources
- Data Compilation and Analysis
- Confirm Accuracy and Sources
The Parent Section
- Coping with Your Child Leaving Home to Study
- Understanding a Contemporary Campus
- Helping Your Child Move and Settle In
- Stay Involved in Your Kids Education
- Planning for Holidays
- Funding Study
Education Funding Alternatives
Learning Lifestyles
- Healthy Eating for Learning
- The Dreaded Freshman 15
- Playing Varsity Sports
- Artificial Intelligence
- Exercise to Cope with Stress
Pastoral Care in Tertiary Study
Formatting & Citing References
Different Tertiary Paper Types
- Thesis writing
- Business Case Studies:
- Psychology Research Papers
- History Term Papers
- English Essays:
- Science Thesis
- Term Papers
- Proposals
- Journal Articles
- Online Coursework
- Essays/Personal Statements