Why is College so Stressful?

RichInPitt
Mon, 09 Dec 2019 19:53:17 +0000

The other reality is that running a college is expensive and paying for college is expensive. Four years is a short time to get in all of the learning required, so timeframes are very compressed, leading to pressure and stress.

Students can consciously choose to take fewer credits than required each semester and take 5 or 6 years to graduate, but this usually isn’t financially attractive.

The requirements for an Engineering program meeting accreditation needs are possibly the worst in this respect. There’s just a lot that you need to know to get an accredited Engineering degree. And most parents don’t want to pay for 5 years of college.