There is a certain kind of student that college rewards the most. We see them everywhere, they’re the ones running from class to meetings, juggling internships, part-time jobs, leadership roles, and social events. They go around wearing their busyness like a badge of honor, and for us as onlookers, we envy it for how successful it makes them seem.
For a while, being so busy works. That is, until it doesn’t.
Burnout has quietly become a part of the college experience, and what used to be a warning sign is now almost expected. According to an article on College Ave about student burnout, burnout isn’t just stress; it’s chronic physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged pressure. For many students, that pressure never really lets up…