Know the material so you are not stressed about it,” McCallum said. McCallum relieves her stress through hiking and other outdoor activities but also places great importance on being ready for exams. Business major Heidi McCallum said, “Keeping up a good GPA is a source of stress, and I get stressed the most right before the exam.” It can actually save you from an ugly letter grade you might have gotten without any help.”Īlthough grades are not everything, they are an important indication of performance. “Seeking help is not an embarrassing thing. “I know lot of people don’t actually seek help,” Cantu said. She is also careful to get enough sleep and ask for help when needed. “I get up really early to make breakfast and do homework.”Ĭantu plays classical music while reading to create a relaxing atmosphere and said she likes to avoid unnecessary stress by not waiting until the last minute to study. “I have a job and sometimes have to pick up my brother and make dinner for my family,” Analee Cantu, a music student at the Northridge Campus, said.
Attending college can be exciting, yet stressful - especially during finals.Ī 2013 survey conducted by the Higher Education Research Institute reported that more than 30 percent of all college freshman often felt overwhelmed.ĪCC students are no exception and have their own ways of dealing with stress.
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