Surviving the stress: Calm down on campus
Joseph Giesy REPORTER
Issue date: 2/4/10 Section: Features
Stress. Dictionaries might define it using words such as strain, tension or anxiety. Some people might define it using actions such as pulling out hair, banging heads into walls or just simply screaming. Students at Youngstown State University should not fret though; there are services available to deal with some of college's everyday stresses.
For students under academic stress, the Center for Student Progress is available to help. Although walking into the CSP for the first time can be overwhelming for some, there are plenty of staff and student workers available to help.
"This is a place where you can come to find balance in all the areas you need to reduce stress," said CSP director Jonelle Beatrice.
Beatrice said the mission of the CSP is to look at both social and academic aspects of a student's college life in a holistic approach. She emphasized the need for time management when dealing with stress.
"Our students are pulled in so many directions," she said.
When a student comes to the CSP, he or she is paired a with a peer mentor who will sit down and fill out a schedule for the student.
Kelly Brothers, a CSP peer mentor, said filling out a study schedule helps her manage everything a lot better. Brothers also said talking with her friends or other peer mentors helps when she is feeling stressed.
Other services the CSP provides are professional intervention specialists on staff, one-on-one student tutoring and study groups that use supplemental instruction.
Supplemental instruction is a method that takes students who have already taken a class and done well in it take the class again and lead a study group for the class. High-risk courses, which are classes where 30 percent or more of students receive Ds, Fs or drop out, are typically the ones chosen for this program.
Beatrice said the goal of the CSP programs is to "integrate students with the university." She also said that if the CSP is unable to provide the help a student needs, staff members would aid the student in connecting with the right services.
Another place to deal with stress on campus is the Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
"Group X classes are a huge way to deal with stress," said coordinator for fitness and wellness programs Mandi Campana.
Group X classes are a series of different class formats that range from yoga to fitness boot camp. They are free to YSU students.
Campana said the most popular class right now is spinning and it is best to sign up in advance for any class. There are 40 Group X classes offered throughout the week at various times.
Students who come into the Rec Center can receive a free fitness assessment. Incentive programs are offered until May 7 when Group X classes end for the semester.
For students under academic stress, the Center for Student Progress is available to help. Although walking into the CSP for the first time can be overwhelming for some, there are plenty of staff and student workers available to help.
"This is a place where you can come to find balance in all the areas you need to reduce stress," said CSP director Jonelle Beatrice.
Beatrice said the mission of the CSP is to look at both social and academic aspects of a student's college life in a holistic approach. She emphasized the need for time management when dealing with stress.
"Our students are pulled in so many directions," she said.
When a student comes to the CSP, he or she is paired a with a peer mentor who will sit down and fill out a schedule for the student.
Kelly Brothers, a CSP peer mentor, said filling out a study schedule helps her manage everything a lot better. Brothers also said talking with her friends or other peer mentors helps when she is feeling stressed.
Other services the CSP provides are professional intervention specialists on staff, one-on-one student tutoring and study groups that use supplemental instruction.
Supplemental instruction is a method that takes students who have already taken a class and done well in it take the class again and lead a study group for the class. High-risk courses, which are classes where 30 percent or more of students receive Ds, Fs or drop out, are typically the ones chosen for this program.
Beatrice said the goal of the CSP programs is to "integrate students with the university." She also said that if the CSP is unable to provide the help a student needs, staff members would aid the student in connecting with the right services.
Another place to deal with stress on campus is the Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center.
"Group X classes are a huge way to deal with stress," said coordinator for fitness and wellness programs Mandi Campana.
Group X classes are a series of different class formats that range from yoga to fitness boot camp. They are free to YSU students.
Campana said the most popular class right now is spinning and it is best to sign up in advance for any class. There are 40 Group X classes offered throughout the week at various times.
Students who come into the Rec Center can receive a free fitness assessment. Incentive programs are offered until May 7 when Group X classes end for the semester.
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