My professor let me pick my own grade, and I might fail myself
“Ungrading” attempts to alleviate the stress and anxiety of traditional grading and test-taking by allowing students to determine their own grades.
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Tag Archives: stress
Tips for reducing finals anxiety
Here are some ways to help reduce the end-of-semester stress that can make a huge difference if you actually incorporate them!Make a study plan/schedule
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Reflections on the infamous post-midterm season slump
The problem is I already know what I need to do to make my life better, more fulfilling and more balanced, but I’m simply stuck. With the end of the semester quickly approaching, I doubt I’ll get it together by then.
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More of a trick than a treat: Why I’m not wild about Halloween
Halloween stresses me out. And because it stresses me out, I struggle to share in the excitement that builds around me the second we hit Oct. 1.
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A guide to cheering up your housemates during midterm season
Even though it can be hard to live with other stressed out people when you yourself are stressed, there are many ways to cheer up your roommates!
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Being in the moment: Mindfulness practices for a stressful semester
Mindfulness can mean a lot of different things, and there are plenty of ways to be more present at the moment and calm down your mind that can work for you. Here are some practices to help prepare yourself for the year and decrease stress.
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Reasons why your middle school life is coming back
This summer is weirder than most other summers. Things are probably not going the way you expected when you planned out your break back in the wintertime.
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Chaos, confusion, coronavirus: How to avoid an apocalyptic mentality
We live in a time of chaos, and it’s very easy to feel scared for the future. Here are a few tips for grounding yourself so you can avoid an apocalyptic mentality.
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Feeling Berkeley burnout? 6 questions to ask yourself when you’re feeling overwhelmed
To combat or recover from burnout, we’ve compiled the “Five Ws and How” of burnout: six questions that everyone should ask themselves if they’re feeling overly tired, irritable or just generally unsatisfied with their current state.
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Students need balance, deserve support for disparate pursuits
The beauty in finding balance within your divergent interests is that you get to redefine who you are as an individual and what it means to be successful in your own book.
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