It may be hard to believe, but the semester and the first year of college are coming to a close. Although students went through final papers, assignments and exams last semester, the end of a term always results in stress and fatigue since the academic stakes are high.
Encourage students to concentrate on doing their best and avoid focusing on what has already occurred and cannot be changed. During the last few weeks, professors may provide hints about what to expect on the final exam so class attendance can be crucial.
Students may be...
- Finding it difficult to focus with the nicer weather arriving
- Feeling the demands of multiple activities while preparing for exams
- Anxious about doing well
- Looking forward to the academic break and starting a summer job
Family members can offer support by...
- Sending a care package of nutritious snacks requiring little preparation
- Reminding students about the academic support services available on campus
- Providing students with a quiet and comfortable place to study if they are living at home
- Sending an encouraging message
