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CONTEMPORARY COly means change. Higher levels of anxiety are always
experienced by people who are in a state of transition regardless of whether
the change is perceived as good or bad. The following are some of the myths
vs. the facts regarding college experience.
Myth 1: College Years Are the Best Years of One's Life
> Fact 1: While college years are memorable and enjoyable, they can also be
among the most stressful and anxious times. One is faced with constant
evaluation from his professors. Personal and parental expectations are
always on his mind. Financial stress is often a way of life. Career decisions,
various relationships and the move toward independence are also common
issues. Making these the best years of one's life involves developing an
approach that is proactive and includes a support network.
Myth 2: Students experiencing stress or anxiety are unprepared to handle the
rigors of college.
> Fact 2: College and university environments are designed to be challenging
academically, personally and socially. Stress and anxiety, among other
emotions, are natural by-products of the accelerated pace of learning and
growth. It is not a matter of whether or not we experience these unpleasantfeelings but rather, a matter of how we manage these emotions.
Myth 3: A good student does not need assistance during his/her college
experience.
> Fact 3: Many students come to college with the belief that to ask for help is
a sure sign of inadequacy. In fact, nothing could be farther from the truth.
Your college or university has an abundance of resources available to you,
for which you are paying through tuition or fees. So become familiar with
and make use of the campus resources, especially when you need
assistance.
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