Anxiety, Burnout Common as Spring Nears

It's normal for emotions and moods to ebb and flow during the academic year. We want to remind parents of the typical adjustment issues many college students report at this time of year. A full description of these issues can be found on St. Kate's Parent website under Parent Resources. (Adapted from: Helping your First-Year College Student Succeed, Richard Mullendore and Cathie Hatch, National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition at the University of South Carolina, Columbia.)

March
Anxiety about mid-term exams
Anxiety about finding a roommate for next year
Excitement and/or disappointment regarding Spring Break plans
Concern over winter weight gain

April
Feeling burned out
Spring fever
Concern over declaring a major

If your student shares any of these issues, please remind her of the support services available at St. Kate's: Counseling Office (690-6805 St. Paul, 690-7830 Minneapolis); Residential Life staff, (690-6617 St. Paul, 690-7831 Minneapolis); Academic Advising office (690-6803 St. Paul, 690-7743 Minneapolis).