Sophomores tend to have the most problems with adjusting to life at IMSA and learning to manage their time effectively. Juniors have to deal with more academic pressure and the fact that junior year is considered to be the most important year in the eyes of colleges. College and scholarship applications and a tougher course load are huge sources of stress for seniors. Upperclassmen also have to deal with the problem of balancing preparation for tests like the SAT and ACT and doing regular class work. There are several effective ways to cope with stress and its effects.
Exercise is a common solution, as well as sleeping and eating right.
Also, deep breathing and other relaxation techniques can be quite useful. The most important thing, however, is actually making the time to do these things. They just need to do it. Because of its various causes, stress is something that we will have to deal with all our lives, in college and beyond. As a result, learning to deal with it is an important skill to develop and will become even more essential as we continue to mature and take on more responsibilities.