New York Times Article

Is there really a record level of stress in college?

            According to many researchers there has been a spike in stress in college freshman. In high school students the stress level has reached its lowest point in 25 years. Is that really true? Do you think freshman year of college is more stressful then high school?  Research also shows that many students view themselves as "below average." Have you ever thought of yourself in the manner? Female student also have a higher emotions and more emotions than men. Campus counseling centers say they see more students with depression and under stress. 

How do you handle your stress? 

            Well the best way for me to deal with stress it find a hobby that I enjoy. For me that would be writing. I love writing, it allows me to vent and express my feelings about the current stress I'm experiencing. Having consistent stress in your system is not healthy. You begin to break down mentally and physically. I would recommend that you find a spiritual outlet to receive guidance. I know some people are not spiritual or practice their religion which is fine. This something that I practice. I believe it helps me overcome my obstacles I face.

          Let’s face it stress is an obstacle, it takes away from our ability to function as a scholar, human, person, and ourselves. Don't allow stress to be your killer.  Become proactive and take an incentive ask for HELP! 

After reading other blog post from my fellow scholars, I have found a contestant pattern. Most of them find the most stressful time is during midterms or final exams. Is it stressful because we haven't been studying thought-out the course like where’re supposed to? No, it stressful because we are anxious. We spend too much time trying to figure out what's on the test rather than just remaining confident in our knowledge.

I believe stress at the university level is not as bad as many people say. During my high school years I experienced ten times more stress and sometimes even worse than I have here. I believe that if you do what you need to do and stay on top of your work your will be fine. I believe stress in college comes from the lack of confidence in ourselves. Like I stated in my last post the three keys to success in college is time management, organization, and concentration.


For more info:  http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/27/education/27colleges.html?_r=0

Blog Two:

Is college stressful?

    Well many would say yes. I would rather say its challenging. College becomes stressful when one falls behind in his or her classes. I would only say college has become stressful during major exam periods.  For example  I  was up all night studying for Philosophy 122.  It was by far my hardest class for the semester. I wasn't used to having to memorize theories and how they impacted decisions and view points people shared. Over the course of the my late nigh study I was more confident in my knowledge of the information. I was able to make sure I grasped all the major concepts of the class.

     Some of the hardest stressors would be time management, organization, and concentration. Not having a enough time to study or to adequately complete and comprehend the homework or readings is very dangerous. Your begin to play with fire, when not using the three simple task. Organizations is also very important knowing when your  and where your classes are. You also want to make sure that you have every assignment written down. Give yourself a decent amount of time that will allow you complete the required work.

   Concentration is also important you always want to remain focused. Find places that will allow you to study peacefully and with limited interruptions. I can promise you, your suite or dorm room is not the best place to study. It's a place the most people know where to find you. By working in your dorm you make the study time more relaxing and comfortable which ultimately distracts you. Always aim to work your hardest and most of all strive to be the best student. These are three important factors that contribute to your academic success.

Getting Started with Stress

Hello All,

     My name is Vincent J. Lopez from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. I'm will be blogging on a regular basis to inform you on stress. I  going to share with you some of the ways in which I am able to coup with my stress. I am also going to share with you how stress can truly impact your academic success at the university level. Many people don't really understand how dangerous stress is and how it will effect the ones view on their life. Stress is a KILLER. The more stress someones encounters allows for not only psychological disorders to occur, but also for  physiological changes as side effects from stress.