by Jessica Gordon

Created on: December 28, 2006   Last Updated: May 02, 2007

School, a public or private institution, is bound to have its faults. Teachers playing favorites, students picking on other students, and of course the horrid cafeteria lunch food. However, these problems can be managed.

In academics, there is often stress about tests and homework. Its critical to a student to receive good grades for a more prominent way of life in the future. Tutors can be very helpful, as they can give students who are having a hard time more through explanations and give their undivided attention to the problem areas. On-line study guides are good for this as well, but technology can't supply a human with understanding and confidence.

Athletes are often under the pressure of doing well in both academics and in their selected sports. For this, a trainer can help with the physical aspect. Like tutors, the one-on-one experience can provide the athlete with a more focused education. Time management is important, so setting down a schedule based around training, practice, competitions, and all the academics would be helpful.

Not getting overwhelmed is key. If a student has all challenging classes, sports may not be a wise option, or visa versa. Too much stress is unhealthy, so balance out the classes and other activities. Take only one or two hard classes, and participate in one sport alone. Yes, college has become very competitive, but don't hurt yourself trying to get there.

Student social problems are abundant. Peer pressure, media pressure, girlfriends, boyfriends, sex, smoking, drugs, the list goes on and on. There is no such thing as a perfect world and there never will be, so when it comes to such problems, I recommend that students surround themselves with as many good and decent friends as possible. People that will support their efforts, give them honesty, advice, confidence, good times, and most of all, trust.

No problem can be magically taken away. Students must learn to deal with the problems they face, not run or hide. Eventually, the problems build up, until they become too much for one person to take. So, take one day at a time, one foot in front of the other, and one problem before another is made.

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