Columnist answers series of questions. Organizations explore business concepts, opportunities. Crew prepares for next weekend's season opener. Guide Related Links Relaxation, exercise alleviate stress Deanna Truman features writer College students know all too well what it is like to be completely stressed out. Deadlines on papers, approaching tests, relationship problems and trying to balance work and fun are common causes of stress for students.
Stress can be beneficial and dangerous.
It can be positive because it can push a person to work harder. It can cause headaches, stomachaches and depression. This is up from past years. Especially those who care about their education. Tom Peterson, director of the University Counseling Center and counseling psychologist, said he believes the rise is a result of the extra pressures that students are facing.