Dr. Melvin Mahone – Secrets to a Successful Freshman College Year

Modern life is full of demands, frustrations, hassles, and deadlines. Everyone experiences stress as it is a natural part of human life. Our bodies have a built-in mechanism for responding to stress. However, during certain periods in life, people tend to face more stress than usual.
One of such periods is college life. College is an exciting time, but it can be stressful, isolating and damaging to the physical and mental health for new students. It can be very stressful for some students, especially for those who are not used to executing multiple responsibilities.
Students spend most of their time balancing classes, projects, tests, final exams, personal life and work; that is enough to make anyone feel overwhelmed. This stress can cause various problems, not just emotional, but physical as well.
Moving and acclimating to a new environment, such as college, can be stressful.