The Pointer UW-Stevens Point Student Newspaper
As the first weeks of the semester get underway, students may start feeling overwhelmed by their full plate of classes, jobs, social lives and family obligations. Stanford University coined the term “duck syndrome” to describe how many students try to tackle their mountain of duties by appearing calm on the outside and paddling furiously under the water. While the campus ... Read More »
Tag Archives: Stress!
Does Student Involvement Lead to Post-College Success?
Success is relative. It means something completely different to any number of people. When it comes to a college setting, being successful is often stereotyped as having almost perfect grades, being involved in student organizations or having internships and job experience. The pressure felt by students across the U.S. is not about being proficient in one of these areas anymore, ... Read More »
Is Stress Good for the Mind and Body?
Stress can be synonymous with the final weeks of college. Many students have upcoming deadlines for papers, projects and of course studying for finals on top of other commitments. Being a college student requires enduring a significant amount of stress, especially during the end of semester. Stress has been linked to many diseases and changes in physiological functions. According to ... Read More »
Up All Night.
Have you ever stayed up all night just to stare at the ceiling? With fears of the future, hopes of a better tomorrow and whirlwind thoughts racing through the mind, it can be difficult to catch enough z’s, especially as a college student. Most of us have probably experienced our fair share of sleepless nights, but if it has become ... Read More »
Stress!
It’s that time of year where students overcrowd the library, spend all their money on caffeinated drinks, and wear sweatpants everywhere. It’s the end of the semester and everyone’s stressed. “Why am I stressed?” asked senior English education major Kristin Miller, “because my professors don’t seem to think I should have a life outside of school.” This is a common ... Read More »