It’s that time of year! When all the coffee shops are full and every level of the library is crammed with students, you know it’s finals season. With all the hard work being put in, how are Temple students taking care of number one? And how are students feeling?
Joann Thomas, a freshman, says she feels “Scared, stressed! A lot of emotions going around at the same time!”
If you’re a college student, December is certainly not the most wonderful time of year. Finals week is synonymous with stress. Research.com shows that 91% of college students experience varied levels of stress, especially over the increased workload.
Anna Kravchuk, a freshman, mentions the timing of finals, saying “it’s stressful, especially after break, because you take that jump from resting, and then you’re straight back in school. So, it’s kinda hard getting back into it.”
With all this work that needs to be done, what are students doing to take their mind off school for a moment?
If you’re feeling up for it, you can take a page out of sophomore Kyle Sumner’s book. His method is “When I’m eating, I talk to people. Because after being inside a long time, your head is just like ‘I need a break, I need to get some human interaction!’ So I just came from the library, and I’m about to get something to eat now, and I’m gonna go back to studying.”
While the at-home remedies come from the heart and mind, Temple’s mental health professionals share some general advice for how to handle the stress. Lydia Lynes, the Mental Health Program Coordinator for Temple’s Wellness Center, shared her insight: “For many students, they enjoy joyful movement; Being able to move and stretch their body, physically releasing some of that tension. Other students, it’s planning.”
Ultimately, time and practice will show students how to be prepared to handle finals in the best way. As a junior, Emma Battista has had plenty of experience with finals. “Mostly how I deal with things is that I try to plan things ahead, just starting early. They always tell you to do that, and people don’t do it, but what I’ve learned is that it really does work.”
As the school year comes to a conclusion, it’s important to remember that you are worth more than your grades!
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