Exam week is approaching, bringing with it feelings of uncertainty for many students intent on improving their academic standing.
"Yes, I am definitely feeling the pressure," said Hussam Elqudsi, senior civil engineering major. "I'm currently taking 17 engineering hours."
Stress among college students is sometimes equated to exams.
"I hope that the semester ends soon and that I do well," Elqudsi said.
On campus the psychological stress center located in Wilder Tower assists students in dealing with their stress.
"I don't get stressed out over exams," said Eric Younis, freshman electrical engineer major. "I feel the pressure before the exam - that's when I study, and then after it everything is fine."
Some students see professors as the source of their stress.
"I don't think student's should feel pressured at all," said Ben Macri, assistant of aerospace studies. "Student's know what they need to make so there shouldn't be any added pressure."
The assurance of achieving the best grade possible eases the minds of many students.
"I am under zero stress," said Stephanie Burkhart, sophomore Spanish major. "I'm confident I already know what I need to do."
According to The University of Buffalo, much of the stress present during exam times is due to the lack of preparation, past testing experiences, the negative consequences of failure, how other friends are doing and bad study habits.
"I guess exams are coming up soon," said Dina Kineish, junior Biology major. "So that means I need to go do some catching up."
April is stress awareness month, and a number of stress management seminars are available locally. The U of M plans three "power packed" sessions of stress management with a theme of "Is stress managing you or are you managing stress?" Beginning April 7 the sessions will continue each weekend until April 21.
The exam schedule begins April 28 and ends May 4.
