As the beginning of a new school year is in full swing, I always deem it necessary to think up fresh strategies on developing ways to deal with the stress of school starting. I talked to a few students to get their take on how to deal with the stress that inevitably comes with the beginning of every school year, here is what they said:
“I prepare for stress of the new year by remembering why I’m doing what I’m doing, and that’s to be a nurse. Seeing my goal and remembering why i’m putting myself through this is what keeps me going. I also like working out to focus on something other than school!”
Monica Lik, third-year
“I write my schedule out in my planner and make sure that I have everything organized leading up to the days of the class. Once the school year actually starts, I just make sure I write down everything I have to do and try to keep myself really organized.”
Claire Filpi, fourth-year
“When I start feeling stressed I like to hang out with my friends or workout. Also, lately, the weather has been really nice so I’ve been hanging out outside.”
Bella Gostomski, third-year
“I always try organizing my time so that I space out the work I have to do. If I do this, I don’t get too overwhelmed. If I do get overwhelmed, I have found that listening to music always helps me relax.”
Emily Policastro, second-year
“I always try to plan ahead because I know that in no time at all assignments will begin to pile up. About a week before classes start I look up all my books and scroll through Amazon for the best deals. I go through the syllabus for every class and write down important dates in my planner. I also make sure to hit up Target so I’m stocked with notebooks, pens, and highlighters. It’s calming to go into a semester being as organized as possible, even if you know you won’t stay organized for long.”
Jenny Wilson, third-year
The new school year is bound to bring different everyday stressors. With good planning, organization, and other tools, such as music and exercise, the school year can take a turn for the better.