How Stress Affects College Students Academic Performance STRESS

How Stress Affects College Students' Academic Performance STRESS: A CONSTANT CHALLENGE FACED BY STUDENTS

Stress in college students Students face many pressures such as demands of studies, lack of a close support system and so on. In addition to that, they have to manage other aspects of their lives such as extracurriculars leaving them even more stressed.

Physical effects Some effects are more common such as nervous habits and increased heart rates. On the other hand, some are relatively rare such as acid reflex, headaches, and neck and back pains.

Mental Effects Poor management skills means stressed students are prone to procrastination and disorganization, disrupting their work They find it difficult to concentrate and remember things which affects the quality of work and thus their grades There also wide ranging emotional effects such as self-defeating thoughts, temprement issues and social withdrawal which all destroy a students sense of well-being.

Finding ways to manage stress In light of all the negative effects of stress on a students well-being, students should find ways to reduce it. One should consult their university and can also take measures personally such as using stress as a motivator and focusing on possibilities instead of problems

Thank you!