College life has some freshmen singing the blues
By Renee Rowe | April 25, 2002With the terror of exams right around the corner, many students are under added stress to do well in their classes and boost that GPA ever so slightly. Sometimes this additional stress is especially hard on first-year students, who must adjust to newfound independence while juggling school and fun at the same time. Certain studies show these pressures might play a role in affecting first-year students' mental health. "College is much more personally, socially and academically challenging than high school," said Phil Meilman, Cornell University director of counseling and psychological services. First years must adjust to new living conditions, including sharing a bathroom with hallmates or suitemates.
