Brain Awareness Week to address students' stress problems
Josh Kurtz
Issue date: 2/16/07 Section: News
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What does someone think of when they hear the word college? The answers could be challenging academics, increased responsibility that comes with newfound freedom, or maybe difficult examinations and an overflowing schedule. While there are certainly many positive responses to college as well, stressful pursuits are a central part of higher education. Drexel is no exception to this rule.
The brain is an incredibly detailed and complicated organ. It is responsible for a host of functions that people often take for granted - from remembering something to moving an arm. However, negative occurrences, like stress and sleep deprivation, also are related to this organ.
The upcoming Brain Awareness Week will highlight the importance of the brain and mental health. Featured events during the week include concerts, art exhibits, film screenings and workshops, but the week's central point is to increase awareness of the brain. Brain Awareness Week is run by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives. Events during the week are held around the world.
Drexel students experience added stress partly due to the University's atypical academic calendar, consisting of year-round school and co-op jobs.
"The terms [at Drexel] are really short," said J.R. Mainde, a sophomore majoring in mathematics.
"It seems like there are exams every other day," said Akshar Patel, a sophomore majoring in business administration.
Dave Braushers, a graduate student dual majoring in information sciences and library science, commented on the increased amount of stress that can be felt when pursuing a graduate degree.
It is "definitely more stressful than undergrad. [There's] a lot more reading. The projects we have to do are a lot more complicated, a lot larger."
Many of these stresses are universal throughout college campuses. Drexel's non-traditional academic system can, however, create some different pressures.
Braushers cited the quarter system as one reason his workload is so heavy. "You don't have as much time. You really have to be careful with your time because it just flies," he said.
The brain is an incredibly detailed and complicated organ. It is responsible for a host of functions that people often take for granted - from remembering something to moving an arm. However, negative occurrences, like stress and sleep deprivation, also are related to this organ.
The upcoming Brain Awareness Week will highlight the importance of the brain and mental health. Featured events during the week include concerts, art exhibits, film screenings and workshops, but the week's central point is to increase awareness of the brain. Brain Awareness Week is run by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives. Events during the week are held around the world.
Drexel students experience added stress partly due to the University's atypical academic calendar, consisting of year-round school and co-op jobs.
"The terms [at Drexel] are really short," said J.R. Mainde, a sophomore majoring in mathematics.
"It seems like there are exams every other day," said Akshar Patel, a sophomore majoring in business administration.
Dave Braushers, a graduate student dual majoring in information sciences and library science, commented on the increased amount of stress that can be felt when pursuing a graduate degree.
It is "definitely more stressful than undergrad. [There's] a lot more reading. The projects we have to do are a lot more complicated, a lot larger."
Many of these stresses are universal throughout college campuses. Drexel's non-traditional academic system can, however, create some different pressures.
Braushers cited the quarter system as one reason his workload is so heavy. "You don't have as much time. You really have to be careful with your time because it just flies," he said.
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