Why Is College So Stressful

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College is so stressful to college students because for some people it is the first time in their lives that they are expected to think for themselves. All throughout high school teachers told everyone what to do, how to do it, how to do it right and when to do it. College does not do that at all and it is hard to change to that lifestyle. It is different to not have a teacher right beside helping, to remind things, and to actually sit down and help when they are needed. As a college student, students are managing relationships with friends, family, teammates, coaches, professors, jobs, and romantic partners too. Trying to find the right and equal amount of time for all the relationships a student has can be stressful. While each of these

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