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Admit it, when you finally arrived for your first day at college, excitement filled you. Likely, it was your first time away from home for more than a few nights. Freedom at last. That night, you met some of your neighbors, walked around campus, and went home to settle into your new, and probably uncomfortable, dorm bed. Whether the stress hit you then or later, at some point you felt it. That sick feeling in the pit of your stomach. College is different from high school. Now, it is all on you to succeed or fail. Learning how to handle the stress of college can help make sure that at the end of the semester you have passing grades.
It starts with planning. One of the biggest mistakes a college freshmen can make is falling into the belief that there is time for everything – later. Once you have gone to all of your classes, take a few hours to check the work load and develop a schedule that will allow you to get all of your reading and assignments done. Plan extra time for tests and papers.
Next, remember that part of the college experience is having fun. It is all right to go out with your friends and enjoy the nightlife of a college campus. Don’t have so much fun that it impacts your studies. Going out every night of the week will cause you to wake up one morning late for an exam you didn’t study – automatic stress.
Finally, eat and sleep right. These two factors alone can help you deal with stress. Get at least seven hours of sleep each night. Eat breakfast lunch and dinner. When you have time, go for a walk or a jog. Keeping yourself physically healthy will make a big difference.
