Dave Mitchell, owner of the Pub on University Drive, said he sees a noticeable drop in business during the week when students are feeling the pressure. The kids don't come in. They're doing the right thing. Mitchell said last week and the week after Spring Break were slow, but business has remained strong on the weekends. Kintigh said using friends as support systems is an important way to get through stressful times.
Stress management is as necessary for faculty as it is for students.
We have to appropriately manage our stress so we'll be good role models for our students. Moore said it helps her to exercise and cut back on tasks when she feels overwhelmed. And sometimes you have to lower your expectation level and accept that you're doing the best you can.