User:Student Stress/sandbox

Student stress presents in the academic setting in the form of eustress and distress from internal and external forces. Eustress is considered to be a beneficial form of stress, characterized as a positive motivator for scholastic achievement. Distress is a another form of stress but is maladaptive and can lead to harmful consequences for both mental and physical health (cite me, date). CGB

Concepts
Beginning before the age of three, some parents prepare to apply for nursery schools or Pre-K in hopes of setting a trajectory for their child to gain acceptance to a top-tier university and successful career (cite me) The high expectations of parents who invest time and money on Pre-K through 12 grade tuition can lead to stress in students. CGB

Demands of pre-higher education: Additionally, student stress can continue into higher education. Young adulthood is a period of great transition, as students are beginning to leave home, often a comfortable and safe haven, and are stepping into a new environment. This transitional period is met with stressors related to independent living, developing new relationships and peer groups, issues with roommates, concerns with finances, and increased academic demands and expectations (cite). RMC
 * Advanced placement classes, international baccalaureate classes, and college level courses
 * Honor roll
 * Extra-curricular activities (e.g. sports, music, social clubs, etc.)
 * Volunteer work
 * Leadership roles in organization(s) (e.g. president, captain, officer, etc.)
 * Awards (e.g. debate team national champions, spelling bee finalist, first place in 50 meter freestyle state swim meet, etc.)
 * Building relationships with the appropriate individuals who can mentor and write letters of recommendation for admissions CGB

Demands of higher education:
 * Declaring the "right" major that has the approval of family and peers
 * Making educational and career decisions that can impact the rest of your life
 * Academic performance pressure and maintaining a certain GPA
 * Networking and forming professional relationships for prospective academic and career advances
 * Extra-curricular activities and volunteer work
 * Balancing course work with internship and job responsibilities
 * Time management and self-discipline RMC

Stress among undergraduate and graduate students have both severe health and academic consequences.

Application to Social Justice, Diversity, Ethics
The rising cost of higher education and increasing student loan debt to afford the cost of college and university (cite me) CGB