College life can be overwhelming for many students. The average college student has to juggle multiple responsibilities including school, work and relationships. The workload of a full-time student is equivalent to a full-time job.
According to the World Health Organization, burnout is a recognized medical diagnosis. It is a serious issue that should not be taken lightly.
There are a variety of reasons why students may experience burnout in college. For example, students may feel pressured to meet certain expectations, leading to burnout.
Going to college can be a daunting experience, and students often feel pressured to meet expectations, both from themselves and their loved ones.
However, it’s important to understand that college is a significant transition, and becoming an adult is a learning process. Students should not feel guilty if they can’t always meet everyone’s expectations.
Another factor that can lead to burnout is isolation. Unlike high school, college life can feel quite lonely since everyone is busy with their own lives. To combat this feeling of isolation, students need to make an effort to connect with others and build relationships.
It can be difficult to find the right group of people that you connect with, especially for introverts like me. However, I want to remind you that there is hope and you shouldn’t stress too much. There are people out there for everyone.
Students who transition to college straight from high school may experience burnout. Going to school for twelve years straight and then jumping right into another two or four years can be exhausting.
College students who work on top of being a full-time student are under a lot of pressure. It’s understandable why they may feel burned out.
Another reason why students may feel burnout is that they feel uncertain about where they are in life. Seeing other people who appear to have everything together can make you feel defeated.
Burnout can make you feel like you are lagging behind everyone else. You may come across people who appear to have everything figured out, but in reality, no one has everything figured out.
It is crucial to prioritize self-care to overcome burnout. When our schedules get busy, we tend to neglect self-care, and it can feel like a luxury that is not achievable or a significant priority. However, the moment we stop prioritizing self-care, we become susceptible to burnout.
Dealing with burnout can be challenging, but you don’t have to go through it alone. IVCC offers many resources, including faculty, advisors, and fellow students who are always ready to help.
In addition, Transformative Growth is another resource that students can utilize. They offer four free therapy sessions, and they can assist with burnout and other issues that students may need to address. Burnout can make you feel like you may be lagging everyone else. There are a lot of people who may seem like they have it all figured out but deep down that’s probably not the case. No one has everything figured out.