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For many students both in Europe and in the United States, September means the sad end to summer vacation. ‘Back to school’ anxiety sets in. Many students may feel anxious about going back to school and some feel stressed about starting school or college for the first time. Whichever the case may be; the morning rush, the homework, studying, the quicker pace of life, it´s not something to look forward to after the summer break. It does not mean that a student doesn´t like school, but realistically there are few students who are not concerned about the new changes that ‘back to school’ time brings, including new teachers, new classmates and new study material. And there is the added pressure of fitting into a new social group.

Parents and teachers can try to help ease the transition, but the question is how to cope with and relieve ‘back to school’ stress yourself? First of all, you shouldn’t panic. Nearly every student starting school with you is feeling the same. Stay in contact with your old school friends and give it time. Soon you will have a new group of friends that you hang out with. Socialize, introduce yourself to people you don’t know and get involved in school activities like music or sport to meet new people with the same interests.

Look at the positives of being at a new school –more independence, more variety in classes, some choice in what you want to study and new challenges. And keep in mind, in a few months time there’s going to be a winter break!

Reference: http://www.cyh.com

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