Source of stress among college students

What is stress?
                      The term “stress”, as it is currently used was coined by Hans Selye in 1936, who defined it as “the non-specific response of the body to any demand for change”. Stress is experienced by most of the people , especially to a college students. Being a college students is not an easy journey of every college students. It is the level of their life as a student to encounter more challenging responsibilities to be done. In this chapter of their life they need to focus on their priority on achieving their goal as a student. Because it is one step towards there dreams and the person they want to become someday.

                       In this stage we most likely encounter some struggles that would lead to them to give up in life. Most especially to the freshmen or the first year college because they need to adjust to the new life they had. Which is more challenging and should exceed much more effort to pass upon their subjects. They experience stress when they have a lot of things to accomplish or done. Just like the requirements, assignment , exams and etc. Here are some factors that can cause stress to college students.

• Not being organized

                            It is the common or most sources of stress among college students. They will not be able to organize their work and priorities in their studies.

                             Many college students , especially freshmen students they find it hard in organizing things. Since being on their own with the guidance of the teacher and the rest you are the one to handle all things in your studies. in the first place you find it hard to adjust in this kind of situation. you need to have focus, dedication, and determination in the profession you choose. 

• Poor eating habits

                         Most of the college students doesn't have this proper diet within themselves. For instant , they tend to forget their breakfast just to be in school.Especially when your class start 7:30 am . they find it hard to wake up that early, possibly they will be late for class.

                      Some of the factors is that they are too busy with their  friends or studying for exams, and others to their to their social,life.  Many students are not aware to the effect of it to our body. it may cause some disease like ulcer, hypertension and etc. you should have a healthy lifestyle to avoid sickness.

Foods like avocados, yogurt, salmon, asparagus, and oatmeal are good mood foods that help reduce stress.

• Competition

Competition make us faster; Collaboration makes us better. 

                              This competition happens in school. It is part of every students to encounter this word. In studies it really included in our daily activity in school most especially inside the classroom. 

                                 Being a competitive person is not a problem because as a student we need to be competitive to survive and pass our subjects. Although it needs more effort to do it will but it is our great joy to be on top of the class. That you prove to every one that you have this skills and talent that you can be proud of. 

• Financial

                      College is very expensive. The tuition fee, books, boarding or communicating expenses the students aren't have enough money to sustain all this needs. And most of the students decided to find a part time job or becoming a working students just to support their studies. This is the reason some of the students tend to stop from studying because they have no financial support. 

This are the factors that can be the source of stress among college students. That would lead the to struggles in their life and be the hindrance of reaching their goals in life. 

How to deal with the terror professor?

                          Welcome to your college years now.This a stage in your life that you will encounter teachers or professor who is terror upon their students.You find it hard on dealing to them especially when you are inside the classroom it is hard for you to approach him/her with all the concerns you have in your studies.  But don’t panic, don’t let this one gets the most out of your student’s life as there are ways how to survive and get clean out of the horror of having a terror professor.

Study and always be prepared

                       This is your best weapon against a terror or impossible professor. Don’t let him catch you unprepared. Read in advance or read the previous notes before coming to class.Go to class prepared and study your lesson ahead of time. Bear in mind that terror professors have soft heart for the studious.

Never come to his class late

                     A terror professor hates distractions and don’t give him the opportunity to blame you for getting distracted simply by avoiding being late in his class. Avoid being late in the class and if you cannot help it come to a class a minute before the class started. 

Always pay attention

                    Don’t let the professor catch you not paying attention to his lectures. Be quit inside the class avoid taking to your seatmate.Pay to the discussion of your teacher for you to learned . 

Ask your seniors for help

                     Since they have survived his class, ask your seniors some tips how to behave or at least please the professor. They could give you proven tricks how to deal with him.

Avoid the last row

                     It is a fact that terror professors love to jump up on those seated on the last row. As much as you can avoid sitting on the last row and stay safe and away from calling his attention.because most of the person on the last row are the persons who are keep on talking and not paying attention to the discussion of the teacher.

Don’t think him as a monster

                        If you do, you will have a hard time finding his good and soft features.Have a positive outlook towards your teacher.  Think of him as a friend and who’s there to help you build your future in your chosen career. Don't be scared to him/her that is his on way of dealing with his/her students. 

We cannot deny the fact that they are part of our journey as a college students. If you are smart you can survive them. College life is not exciting if you doesn't experience having this one. Being pressured by your teacher, is the most terrifying moments a college students had.