Overcoming That First Week of Class Stress From A Pro Stressball | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

Overcoming That First Week of Class Stress From A Pro Stressball

I was worried sick about walking into the wrong classroom or getting lost or having utterly no clue what I was doing on my first day.

39
Overcoming That First Week of Class Stress From A Pro Stressball

School is stressful, trust me I know. It is even more stressful when you are new, or even at the start of the semester.

From stressing over where your classes are to if you should drop the class to if you got a good professor, the first week of class stress definitely exists.



I was worried sick about walking into the wrong classroom or getting lost or having utterly no clue what I was doing on my first day. I mean the stress literally kept me awake at night (given I have anxiety and can make things a lot more serious than they really are). But, if you're anything like me check out these tips!

A Few Tips To Overcome That Stress:

- Go to bed at a reasonable hour so you won't worry about oversleeping or being exhausted

- Walk your class schedule before that very first day (I found this super helpful)

- Look at professor ratings before you commit to an entire semester with them (may eliminate the stress of add/drop)

- Try to see if you know anyone in your class so you can walk together

- Look at the course description before registration to see if it is a good fit for you

- Wake up early enough to take your time getting ready, make your coffee, and (hopefully) get a bite to eat (SUPER IMPORTANT!!)


Most of all remember that you can do this and we are all rooting for you!

Let's have a great semester.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
how to adult
Twitter

It is the time of our lives that we are beginning to enter the adult world and most of us, if not all of us, have no idea what we are doing. It's like starting a video game, but skipping the tutorial. We're all just running around aimlessly hoping we accidentally do something right that moves us along the right path. Now that graduation has just happened, or is right around the corner for some of us, it's time to start thinking about how we are going to take care of ourselves once we are on our own.

Keep Reading...Show less
people  in library
Photo by redcharlie on Unsplash

College involves a whirlwind of emotions, whether it’s from the stress of an assignment (or twenty), or from fighting with your roommate. It can be overwhelming at times and it’s important to take a step a back and calmly think things over. Maybe gain some perspective. The following aren’t foolproof tips and may not apply to you, but I was able to find success with them (hope you do too!)

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

How The Holidays Have Changed

It all started when we learned the truth about Santa.

2643
best wishes for Christmas
Pinterest

It is no secret that many American traditions have changed over time. As we grow older we change in so many ways that it only makes sense that we also change the way we celebrate special occasions. Of course when it comes to the holidays there are some family traditions that many of us still excitedly look forward to, whether it is eating your favorite dish or seeing favorite cousin. However, we all know that the holidays have overall changed a little from what they used to be.

Keep Reading...Show less
theatre cast

Everyone who has done musicals knows that once you go there you can never go back. It's like a virus. It never leaves and you find yourself attracted to all types of theater things. You're drawn to it like a moth to a flame. There are certain things you know to be true, whether you did a musical once or have done them your entire life.

Keep Reading...Show less
couple winter
Pexels

When you come home over Christmas break, it's hard to find fun in your hometown. During the winter, it's hard to find the motivation to go out and find things to do. However, there are plenty of fun things to do in almost any town, and there are tons of fun date ideas that aren't taken advantage of. Here are nine fun winter dates to go on.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments