A referral to counseling should be gently but firmly suggested to the student. If your concerns about the student continue, please consult with a staff member of the Counseling Center. Traumatic Changes In Personal Relationships College students often have difficulty adjusting to changes in their relationships. Common among these changes are separation or divorce of parents, the death of a relative or friend, roommate problems, or the breakup of a romantic relationship. Dealing with these changes often contributes to a student experiencing profound emotional reactions.
Many students encounter problems adjusting to the demands of college level academics.
The most frequent difficulties include poor study skills and habits, debilitating test anxiety, lack of motivation and a sudden decline in academic performance. Anxiety And Depression Anxiety and depression are two of the most common problems among students. Anxiety is characterized by a sense of fear sometimes accompanied by unpleasant physical symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, trembling, headaches, and sweating. Depression is characterized by feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. The person can also suffer from fatigue, lack of motivation, disruption of normal sleeping and eating patterns, and a sense of unhappiness.