Student Stress Test

Student life can be rewarding, but academic pressure, exams, deadlines, social situations, and uncertainty about the future can also create a lot of stress.

The checklist below looks at some common sources and signs of student stress. Check all the statements that apply to you.

I am unable to concentrate on my studies.

I get distracted easily.

The thought of upcoming tests makes me extremely anxious.

Sometimes I feel like I don’t deserve to be at university in the first place.

Some assignments seem so overwhelming that I just give up on them.

My relationships with my fellow students are complicated.

I feel awkward around my peers.

I have fallen behind in my studies and can’t catch up.

I fear criticism.

Random questions and spontaneous assignments make me feel uncomfortable.

I tend to overthink test questions.

I don’t have the willpower to study.

I feel extremely anxious before tests, even if I have studied.

I am terrified of being expelled from university.

Sometimes I have to speak in front of an audience, and that makes me very anxious.

I am bullied by my peers or professors/lecturers.

I struggle to complete tasks on my to-do list.

I can’t fall asleep before an important exam.

I am very concerned about my future.

My mood depends on how well I do in exams.

RESULTS

How to Interpret Your Results

The minimum score is 0, and the maximum score is 100. The higher your score, the more of these signs of student stress apply to you.

Student stress can negatively affect your mental and physical well-being, as well as your academic performance. Stress can also make it more difficult to concentrate, sleep, relax, and recover from academic setbacks.

Additional contributors to student stress include:

• financial struggles,
• living far from home,
• living with roommates,
• romantic relationships.

Mild stress can often be managed by:

• eating well,
• sleeping well,
• taking a walk,
• exercising,
• spending time with family and friends,
• learning time management techniques,
• getting more organized,
• remembering that academic abilities can develop with practice and learning,
• talking to others about your difficulties,
• journaling,
• developing a more optimistic outlook.

Consider talking to a mental health professional if you experience symptoms such as:

• violent outbursts,
• frequent or uncontrollable crying,
• significant anxiety,
• panic attacks,
• substance abuse,
• suicidal thoughts,
• significant social withdrawal.

If you are having suicidal thoughts or feel that you may be in immediate danger, seek urgent professional or emergency help.

This test is provided for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.