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By Chukwuma Chinaza Adaobi Chinazaadaobi26@gmail.com University life can be stressful for even the most relaxed of students, but if you're suffering don't worry - help is at hand There are many potential causes of student stress, such as: loneliness, homesickness or relationship difficulties harmful use of, or withdrawal from, alcohol or drugs juggling your studies with part-time work revising for exams struggling to deal with debt Writing essays and dissertations. There are a number of common reactions to stressful circumstances such as these, including: Behavioral reactions - these could involve avoiding or escaping from the situation and turning to alcohol or drugs. Physical reactions - you may experience an increased heart rate, sweating, shaking, headaches, butterflies and over-breathing. Psychological reactions - stress can lead to fear, panic and the feeling that something bad is going to happen. 'Stress occur...

By Chukwuma Chinaza Adaobi Chinazaadaobi26@gmail.com Atianashie Miracle A Sorpiongh86@gmail.com Catholic University College of Ghana Your success in exams depends largely on how well you prepare, so it is worth considering new revision techniques to help you retain information and reduce your stress levels Nerves can often kick in when exam season arrives, which is no surprise given your performance is likely to have a significant bearing on your final degree classification. 'It is not unusual to experience exam anxiety,' says Gareth Hughes, psychotherapist and researcher at the University of Derby. 'In fact, it affects 25-30% of students, making them dread exams and potentially underperform. Some become so anxious they are too scared to turn up at all.' However, organizing your revision properly can ease such worries and help you to achieve a great result. 'Taking some simple, balanced steps can help you to take control and eliminate exa...

HOW TO BALANCE WORK AND STUDY? Author ATIANASHIE MIRACLE, Editorial, 2019 Catholic University College of Ghana An increasing number of students are funding their living costs through part-time work. Find out how to maintain a positive work/life balance so that your studies don't suffer Nearly eight in ten students hold down a job alongside their studies to make ends meet while at university. 67% of respondents to the Student Money Survey 2015 said they worked part-time, while an additional 9% revealed they were self-employed. An alarming 84% of students worry about their financial situation, up from 80% of respondents in 2016. If you're trying to decide if finding a job is the right move for you, read on for advice from students who have been in your shoes. BENEFIT FROM PART-TIME WORK 'I've always enjoyed working and being able to spend the money I've earned is satisfying,' says Danniella Jordan, BSc Psychology student at the catholic univ...

THINGS TO DO BEFORE STARTING UNIVERSITY By Chukwuma Chinaza Adaobi Chinazaadaobi26@gmail.com Atianashie Miracle A Sorpiongh86@gmail.com Catholic University College of Ghana Now you've gained a place at university, it's certainly worth following our checklist of the things you'll need to buy and do to help the move run as smoothly as possible There's a lot to put into place the summer before starting university and this can seem like a daunting task. Creating a checklist and knowing exactly what needs to be done and when is a good way to help you relax. Read on to find out how to get started. Some of the items on this to-do list may not be the most exciting, but all are essential in ensuring your new student life begins without a hitch. 1.         ARRANGE YOUR ACCOMMODATION First-year students typically opt to stay in halls as they are protected by the university and it's an easy way to meet new people - although private...