College stress and strategies to reduce it

Abstract

The college years can be a stressful time, contributing to the manifestation of physical and emotional concerns among students. While stress cannot be completely avoided, using the proper stress management techniques will help reduce it. Through meta-analysis, this paper summarizes the main types of stress college students experience, as well as what can be done both individually and as a society to reduce this stress. By learning to manage stress, students will be able to persevere through college and prepare for a healthy future.