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7 Ways to Remain Stress Free While Away at College

As you will discover, remaining stress free while at college is not difficult but it does require some organization and good decision-making. The following are a few of the options you might consider associated with stress and the college life.

Sleep - Make sure, even in a small dorm, you have a comfortable bed so you can get proper rest. While at college, you are going to be running from class to class, studying, and of course, making new friends. However, to keep stress levels to a minimum, you also need a minimum of six hours sleep at night, preferably eight.

Exercise - This too is great for remaining stress free while away at college. You might consider working out at a nearby gym, or just enjoy the outdoors by going for a walk or run. In addition to exercise being good for the body, it is also the ideal means for clearing the mind, thereby reducing undue stress.

Support Group - In most cases, students know no one at college. This means entering a world without friends, which in itself is stressful. However, we would encourage you to start making new friends quickly, choosing people who have the same school and life values as yourself. Then, build the group of friends so you now have a great support system, people off whom you can bounce ideas, talk to about being homesick, boys, girls, frustrations, etc, just a group of people that will help you de-stress.

Counseling - If you feel stressed while away at college, take advantage of your counselor, this is what he or she is there for, to make your life more enjoyable while at school. Schedule time to sit down and talk, allowing the counselor to provide you with helpful tools and resources for dealing with the issue.

Volunteer - Many schools are located in communities that have the need for volunteers. Although you will be busy with classes and studying, you could certainly find one hour of time every week to volunteer your time or services. For instance, you might locate a nursing home in close proximity to the school, taking an hour to visit with the elderly.

Read - Reading other than study books is also a great way to remain stress free while away at college. Find an author and genre you like and then set time aside for yourself to simply kick back and enjoy a good book.

Organization - If you are sharing a dorm with another person, probably a stranger, you will feel the ultimate stress. Not only have you lost space, but personal space. Keeping the room organized with containers, under bed storage, shoe racks, and other items found at most retail stores, your life will be less stressful. In addition to avoiding unwanted clutter, you will also be able to find things quicker and easier.

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