De-stress before graduation
WAYS TO KEEP IT COOL BEFORE GRADUATION
BY JONATHAN VILLAGOMEZ
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Graduation is right around the corner for m any is the first time that all of a sudden June is gonna
Clackamas Community College students; the thought come around and you’re gonna have tb look at a
of graduation brings joy to many, but also a lot of career versus just a job. That can be very daunting. ”
stress, namely during the last few weeks of spring Maloney said.
One of the biggest problems CCC students are
term.
Brittany Maloney, a First Year experience counselor facing is keeping up with th e amount of work that
here at CCC said,“ There is a lot of stuff that goes into they are tasked with. It can be especially stressful
graduation. Extra to-do lists, extra pressure to make ; if they are taking multiple classes that are essential
sure you finish, making sure your classworkis done for them to graduate on time during the spring term.
Sam antha Dahl, a graduating CCC student said
but I also think that in a bigger picture, it’ s another
transition and it’ s a pretty big on e,” Maloney also that she struggled a lot this term.
“ I took a lot of classes this term. They're really
Said that once a student is comfortable at CCC, the
stressful and very h ard.” Dahl said, “ I had to read
transition beyond the college can be scary.
A ll of this stress to com plete classes starts to like three different novels in three different weeks.
fester as students come to the realization that they It's crazy. Pretty much it’ s the class loads that I’ m
are about to finish their undergraduate career. Some not fam iliar with but other than that, the whole
students are afraid of going into the new world, graduation thing I'm looking forward to it .”
What most students need to remember is take the
Maloney said.
“ Most students think ‘th is is where ! spent my time and plan the next few weeks they have left
hours and my time and what do I do now?’ Some As more schoolwork and studying starts to pile up,r
students are already hooked up and ready to go but it ’ s important to stay organized and on top o f it.
some are spending summers working a job but they It’ s also vitally important to find time to relax and
relieve some school tension.
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“ I watch movies, try to find some down tim e ,”
Dahl said. “ That’ s probably not a good way to deal
with it. I like going outside and taking a walk when
it’ s nice out. Itdefinitely helps de-stress.”
“ O ften tim es you get senioritis and you put
everything aside,” said Jackie Curry, a mental heath
counselor on campus. “ Find’that balance and take
care of yourself. Remember to stay active, eating
healthy, doing things you enjoy doing, spending
time with friends and fam ilies and continue with
your hobbies?’
Maloney has one thing to say to the students that
are graduating: “ Just remember how hard you have
worked every single step of the way. For everyone,
first term was daunting and then maybe choosing
your program was super scary; think about all the
things you've done and know that you're going to
continue to do them. Good job and we are very proud
of you and we cannot wait until graduation.”
Graduation is on June 14, and w ill be held in
Randall Hall at 5:45p.m.
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