Psychologists of VSUFT help students cope with exam stress

Twice a year, psychologists of Voronezh State University of Forestry and Technologies conduct special training sessions for students on preventing exam stress. First and foremost, this assistance is needed by first-year students, for whom the exam period is a serious challenge.

Why do exams cause such strong anxiety? Experts identify several main reasons: uncertainty (students do not know what questions will be asked), the complexity of the subject, increased academic workload, insufficient preparation during the semester, and individual psychological characteristics.

During the sessions, psychologists use various diagnostic methods, including conversations and testing, to help each student understand the nature of their stress. Training participants receive simple but effective recommendations to reduce anxiety and improve their emotional state before exams.

As practice shows, it is quite possible to change your attitude towards exams and learn to control stress. The main thing is to seek help in time and master the self-regulation techniques taught by psychologists.