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Posts tagged as “stress”

(Archive March 2018) Stress Less: Solutions from Students Juggling Jobs

By editorialteam on February 5, 2025

By Cassie Roy | Observer Contributor

Balancing school work and a job can be difficult for the average student
Photo by Brianna Stevens

Working through college is like pulling your own teeth, but without Novocaine, and you still have to pay for it. Many students have to pay their way through college, as well as deal with other bills. Phone, gas, insurance and car payments add up quickly. Students use a variety of ways to pay their college bills such as financial aid, scholarships, work studies, or just working a job or two.

Kayla Murphy is a full time nursing student at Mount Wachusett Community College and hopes to obtain a master’s degree in the near future. She currently works as a manager at Papa Gino’s full time and as a Cumberland Farms customer service associate anywhere from 25-35 hours a week. read more

(Archive May 2020) Self-Care for a Successful Finals Season

By editorialteam on May 9, 2020

Experts Share Tips for End-of-Semester Stress Relief

By Marissa Shea | Observer Contributor 

A quiet walk is a good way to de-stress.
Image by Dennis Ottink on Unsplash

With the COVID-19 pandemic, the move to online instruction, and final exams approaching, many students are more stressed than ever. In this article, three experts will provide advice on how to make it through finals season with self-care tips such as getting enough sleep, exercising, and rewarding yourself for your accomplishments.

Melissa Manzi, the school’s mental health counselor, is available remotely for all students through phone calls or Zoom counseling sessions. Manzi specializes in helping students deal with problems, especially stress. She is often very busy helping students, so it is usually best to make an appointment through iConnect or by email at M_manzi@mass.mwcc.edu. read more

(Archive May 2020) Mental Health Counseling Services Go Remote

By editorialteam on May 7, 2020

Melissa Manzi Offers Advice to Students Seeking Mental Health Support

By Peter Edwards | Observer Contributor 

MWCC Mental Health Counselor Melissa Manzi
Image from MWCC

Melissa Manzi, MWCC’s Mental Health Counselor, recently highlighted the telehealth counseling services that are available for all students as well as some advice in how to cope with the drastic changes in all of our lives. Manzi said she is doing everything she can to provide the necessary services and advice to aid students who are struggling during these times.

Manzi is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, providing counseling and support through phone calls or Zoom meetings. Manzi said she assists students with guidance, direction, and tips to hopefully relieve academic stresses. Students can contact Manzi at M_manzi@mass.mwcc.edu with the subject line “counseling” if they would like to make an appointment. More information about accessing mental health resources can be found by clicking the Covid-19 banner on iConnect and selecting the “Health, Housing and Food” category. read more

(Archive October 2019) Let’s Talk About Stress

By editorialteam on October 8, 2019

Students Share Their Stress Management Tips

By Conner Garrity | Observer Contributor

Students study and stress over a Psychology final
Photo by Vanessa Roberto

During the semester, many students feel pressured when dealing with tests, projects, and assignments. Students feel stressed about dealing with this work but each student deals with it differently than the next person.

Sam Sykes, who studies Graphic/Interactive Design, said she does feel stress during the semester and especially during finals. She feels pressured because she takes five classes each semester. She says she tries to keep her mind at ease by finding creative outlets such as drawing, watching YouTube videos, and reading. read more