By Robin Platt Printz Contributor USM students frequently stress out over the workload from their classes. Students say handling stress takes many different forms. I try to just take one day at a time and not let myself get frustrated. Tara Burge, who is working on a doctorate and serving as a teaching assistant, said juggling the roles of student and teacher can become frustrating. If you are looking for a stressed-out student, you've come to the right person.
Experts recommend relaxation and exercise as good ways to relieve stress.
All the tension that builds up in their neck and shoulders is from stress. When you feel yourself getting frustrated, step away from the situation that is stressing you out. Borota said he plays golf to try to get away from it all. Gremillion tries to pace himself to avoid stress and also uses exercise to relieve stressful times. Burge said she has to read hundreds of pages of articles in her field of study and conduct research throughout the semester.