Common Problems of College Student

Life After High School..

While time spent at college is a fond memory and a happy experience for most, college life is not without its rough patches and problems. While each person problems are unique to their current circumstances, I know that there are a few problems that almost all college students deal with at least once during their time at school. College is not high school so please do not think its a walk in the park. Depending on what type of school you are going to, depends on what kind of problems you are going to face. Certain problems, you going to face regardless of what type of school you are going too. Most common problems of college student are the following.

Study

College is challenging.  For many it requires a much larger effort than high school did, and unlike most high schools, college packs about two years of classes into one.  Many students take a full 15 credit semester, while other try to cram in 18 or even 21 credits.  At times it seems impossible for students to stay on top of it all.

Money

Tuition costs are rising at alarmingly high rates.  Couple that with eating out, shopping trips, gas for the car, and the price of textbooks, and you have a college student's worst nightmare.  College students drop out of school each year because they cannot afford it.  Others are forced to juggle full schedules with full time jobs to make ends meet.  It is becoming increasingly harder for students to graduate debt-free.

Job

To combat the high price of college tuition, many students must get a job.  Juggling a job, 15 to 18 credits, and sometimes a club or sports team is quite a chore.  Many students try to cram all of these activities into one day, and time spent sleeping suffers.  Without proper rest, the student can then become susceptible to different kinds of health problems.

Homesickness

Whether they admit it or not, most students will at one point get homesick.  This is especially common for students who go to a school that is more than 3 hours from their home.  Homesickness also affects freshman as it is presumably their first year away from home, and most freshman are not allowed to have a car during their first year at university.

 Depression

 Most every problem on here has seemed quite dismal.  These problems raise the stress levels of students.  Some find relief in partying, and others (even some who party) find themselves getting depressed from their problems.

Sickness / Health Conditions

With heightened levels of stress and lack of sleep, health problems can occur.  Living in close quarters in dorms also poses potential health risks and increases a student's chances of contracting some sort of virus or other sickness.

Friends / Roommates

Friends and roommates are usually good for a good time.  However, they can get on each other’s nerves at times.  Because these students are living together in close quarters and seeing each other each day, this is just not a good thing

Partying

Partying in itself really is not a problem.  Parties were designed so that attendees could have a good time.  However, many of the parties that go on at colleges today have the potential to cause problems.  At many parties alcohol, drugs, and sex rule the night.  Alcohol can lead to drunkenness and potentially deadly situations.  Having sex without taking the necessary precautions can spread disease.

Relationships

Relationships are good, but at times they can become a problem.  There are times in every relationship where a couple will have a disagreement or issue.  Disagreements between couples can distract students from their school work and add to already high stress levels.  Break-ups can drive some students even further into depression.

Choosing a Major

Many students exert a lot of stress on choosing a major.  Most of them think that their major will dictate their future career and how much money they will make at their future jobs.