Title: What Are the Reasons Why College Life Can Be Stressful? | Education - Seattle PI
Headings: What Are the Reasons Why College Life Can Be Stressful?
What Are the Reasons Why College Life Can Be Stressful?
Academic Expectations
Finances
Social Relationships
Independence and Accountability

Content: Academic Expectations
While some students prefer to focus on social objectives in school, the reality is that students usually feel academic pressure from one or more people. Parents often expect students to achieve certain academic goals, whether those include making the dean's list or graduating on time. Professors, staff and peers at school may also push students to work hard in school. In many cases, more ambitious students face self-inflicted pressure to get good grades, graduate and get a a great job. Finances
College is often a time where young adults face major financial responsibilities and stressors for the first time. Learning to balance a checkbook, make personal financial decisions on a regular basis and avoid the allure of expensive shopping trips are basic challenges. Additionally, college students must often weigh the pros and cons of using financial aid for school. Many work to pay for some or all of their tuition, books and living expenses. Balancing work and school responsibilities adds to the stress of money management. Social Relationships
College students often find a number of new social experiences and relationships during their first several weeks of school.