February can feel deceptively calm; you're settled into classes, midterms are still a few weeks away, and the semester feels manageable. This makes it the perfect time to build stress management skills before  you need them urgently. The Stress Build-Up Pattern Many students experience a predictable pattern: Early semester: "I've got this, everything feels manageable." Mid-semester: "Things are getting busy, but I can handle it." Late semester: "I'm completely overwhelmed and

Whether you're returning from winter break or starting your first spring semester, January brings a unique opportunity for a fresh start. The Post-Break Transition Coming back to campus after being home can stir up mixed feelings. You might feel: Relieved to return to independence and your college routine Anxious about upcoming coursework and responsibilities Sad about leaving family or missing the comfort of home Motivated and energized by the new semester All of the above a

I talk with college students every day who say they feel like they're barely keeping their heads above water. Maybe you know this feeling too - that sense of always being behind, never quite catching up, even when you're doing everything you're "supposed" to do. Here's what I've noticed in my years of working with students: this constant state of overwhelm isn't a personal failing. It's often the result of approaching college without the right tools and frameworks to support

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