Students prepare to handle final's stress
Some students experience increased stress levels during final exams
Stress levels may rise for some NSU students during finals week, which will last from May 5 to May 9. However, some students have found ways to deal with the pressure.
"I normally wait until the day before to study, so I try to save my stress until the day of the test; I think it's easier that way," said Kristen Salmon, junior hospitality management and tourism major.
During the past three months, more than 80 percent of college students have experienced stress in their daily lives, even without the added responsibility of studying for final exams, according to Neil Baldwin of blog.nj.com. Some Web sites suggest ways that students can reduce and avoid stress during finals.
The College Board, a nonprofit organization, advises students to avoid staying up late cramming before a test because it can contribute to stress levels. Because blood sugar is lower than usual in the morning, the Board's Web site also recommends eating a healthy breakfast before the exam.
"Finals are really stressful and I deal with it by just concentrating on one test at a time," said Matthew Koon, junior hospitality management and tourism major. "If I have two or more on one day, then my stress levels continue to rise, but I just study and try as hard as I can."
The real problem comes in when the tension becomes persistent and extreme, according to thestressoflife.com. This Web site also points out that when students become stressed, certain hormones that are released into the bloodstream can have a detrimental affect on a person's memory.
Not all students see finals week as an obstacle.
"I'm really not stressed during finals," said Trecey Rew, sophomore journalism major. "It's the weeks that come before finals week that stress me out. I don't like to have to depend on a grade from a final to determine what I will make in a class."
Other students are even more laid back about finals.
"It's a little stressful, but not too bad," said Ledell Love, sophomore accounting major. "I just study as much as I can and see what happens."
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Students prepare to handle fears of finals
Shelita Dalton
Issue date: 4/9/08 Section: Life
Stress levels at NSU may rise for some students during finals week, which will last from May 5 to May 9. Students who tense up during exams have their own methods of dealing with the pressure.
"I normally wait until the day before to study, so I try to save my stress until the day of the test; I think it's easier that way," said Kristen Salmon, junior hospitality management and tourism major.
During the past three months, more than 80 percent of college students have experienced stress in their daily lives - even without the added responsibility of studying for final exams, according to Neil Baldwin of blog.nj.com. Some Web sites suggest ways that students can reduce and avoid stress during finals.
The College Board, a nonprofit organization, advises students to avoid staying up late cramming before a test because it can contribute to stress levels. Because blood sugar is lower than usual in the morning, the Board's Web site also recommends eating a healthy breakfast before the exam.
"Finals are really stressful and I deal with it by just concentrating on one test at a time," said Matthew Koon, junior hospitality management and tourism major. "If I have two or more on one day, then my stress levels continue to rise, but I just study and try as hard as I can.
"The real problem comes in when the tension becomes persistent and extreme, according to thestressoflife.com. This Web site also points out that when students become stressed, certain hormones that are released into the bloodstream can have a detrimental affect on a person's memory.
Not all students see finals week as an obstacle.
"I'm really not stressed during finals," said Trecey Rew, sophomore journalism major. "It's the weeks that come before finals week that stress me out. I don't like to have to depend on a grade from a final to determine what I will make in a class."
Other students are even more laid back about finals.
"It's a little stressful, but not too bad," said Ledell Love, sophomore accounting major. "I just study as much as I can and see what happens."
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