How to Manage Stress during University Preference Period?

The excitement of the preference period has begun for students who have passed the YKS exam. In this process, stress is with them as much as excitement. Well, do you know how to manage stress during the university preference period? SKS Blog explains it for you!

Experts emphasize that actions to reduce students' stress and anxiety during the preference period are effective. So let's start reading our article full of suggestions!

5 Tips for Stress Management during the Preference Period

While the tough exam marathon, in which millions of young people competed fiercely, is behind us, now the excitement of preference has begun. The university exam, one of the most important exams that will determine their future, is a matter of concern for both candidates and families.

The most important task for families in this process is to share the stress and excitement of the students. However, students also have great responsibilities. So, do you know how to manage stress to have a successful preference period? Let's take a look together!

1. Make Campus Visits

2. Being in Contact with Names from the Industry

3. Research about the city where the university is located

4. Don't Feel Alone

5. Always Have a Second Plan

Below, we will touch on important points to ease the excitement and stress of prospective students. Read on to learn much more!

You may want to get information: Things to Consider When Making University Choices

1. Making Campus Visits

During the preference promotion periods, all universities open their doors to prospective students. During this period, you can visit the preference promotion stands for all your questions. You can ask the questions you have in mind directly, walk around the university and even share the experiences of upper semester students.

2. Being in Contact with Names from the Sector

It is one of the best choices to contact the people who are doing this profession to get information about the department you want to study. In this way, you can see much more clearly what awaits you after graduation. By learning the positive and negative aspects of the profession, you can learn the answer to your questions from the first person.

3. Research about the city where the university is located

Most experts also recommend visiting a city before choosing a university. One of the best ways to learn about what to expect during university life is to visit the city before you choose a university. This way, you will get the experience of whether you will actually live there or not.

4. Don't Feel Alone

It is perfectly normal to feel stressed during the preference period. In fact, there are millions of young students who share your feelings. Knowing that you are not alone in this process of shaping your future will be an important source of motivation. Do not hesitate to share your feelings with your family or loved ones.

5. Always Have a Second Plan

You have clearly decided on the department you want to study and your preference list is ready. At this point, you should make a second plan. Because you will need an alternative plan B to alleviate the stress you will experience if the department you want does not come. If you don't have one, weeks of complete waste of time and stress are waiting for you. It's not too late for anything, the decision is yours!

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