Couples begin to establish stronger ties or experience weakening of established ones. Depression increases for those students who have failed to establish social relationships or achieve a moderate amount of recognition. Social calendar is non-active. March Drug and alcohol use increases Pregnancies from Christmas vacation begin to show. Depression begins due to anticipation of separation from friends and loved ones at college.
Academic pressures increase.
April Academic pressures continue to increase because of mid-terms. Frustration and confusion develop because of decisions necessary for pre-registration. Summer job pressures. Selection of a major. Papers and exams are piling up.