Everyone’s experience going into the first year of college is different. Many students experience culture shock from the newfound combination of responsibility and freedom. The two come together to elicit a myriad of responses. However, these two components are important parts of the university experience. For some students, it is easy to get carried away. […]
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Taking a breather benefits college students
Whether you are a freshman or have a few years of experience as a senior, college life brings a new type of challenge. From classes to meetings, extracurricular school programs, jobs or internships and more, there is always something to do. Students cope with their demanding schedules in different ways. For some, taking time out […]
Los Angeles locals break items for stress relief, thrills at Rage Ground
Shattered glass, remnants of vases and a release of anger fill the air as customers walk through the construction-like site that makes up Rage Ground, where people who visit can break everything in sight. Opened in July 2017, Rage Ground’s purpose is to help people take their anger out in a destructive yet fun way. […]
Advance directives prevent potential heartache, stress
Most people understand the importance of having a will, but very few take the time to write out an advanced directive. Even fewer people know what an advanced directive is and why they should have one. It is the advanced directive and not the will, ironically, that will affect the person whose name it is […]
Students deal with stress through time management
Time in college can be stressful. With juggling classes, homework, jobs and a social life, it can become overwhelming. Kevin Doyle, sophomore psychology major, takes 18 units, volunteers at his church, participates in intramural sports and is a resident adviser at California Baptist University. Doyle said staying ahead of the game is important for […]
College stresses trigger depression
Even in a hall surrounded by 20 other students, it can still be possible to feel lonely. Depression is common on college campuses. Angela Deulen, director of counseling psychology at California Baptist University, said life transitions, stresses from academics and interpersonal relationships, as well as poor diet and sleep habits, commonly trigger depression in college […]
Good, bad impact of work, school
With the economy in neutral, taxes rising and job creation still uninspiring, many students are finding jobs in order to pay for tuition or gain experience. Whatever the reason, it is important to know the pros and cons of working while enrolled in classes before agreeing to employment. In 2010, 40 percent of full-time college […]
Procrastination gets best of students
Professors test college students’ knowledge with homework, essays, tests and exams. Every course comes with different due dates. As a result, some students learn cramming, the act of studying intensly over a short period of time just before an examination. Jason Malana, sophomore criminal justice major, crams for his courses as a result of the vast […]
When panic, anxiety become obvious, recognize signs to keep it under control
Panic attacks and anxiety disorders are becoming increasingly common, especially among students It was during class midday when it happened. Everything up until that point had been normal and routine. The professor was lecturing, and nursing students were taking notes when suddenly one junior nursing major had an anxiety attack. “Everything tuned out, but everything […]
Students find comfort at CBU counseling center
Students often overlook the counseling center at California Baptist Uni-versity. However, there are many benefits to utilizing CBU’s counseling center. The counseling center is located on Adams Street on the southwest corner of Lancer Plaza, in the same building as the Wellness Center. The center is free for CBU students and staff. It is open […]