For many people, the holiday season equals relaxation, but as a university student, it often feels very different. Between bites of cookies and holiday special meals, most of your time probably goes into preparing for exams. It’s easy to feel like stress is everywhere, but here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be that way. There are ways to enter the exam period feeling more balanced and in control.
Stress is a normal part of life, but the way we respond to it makes all the difference. For some, tension can lead to serious physical and psychological symptoms. In the Less Stress, Better Health course — available through the Coursera for SZTE program — you’ll learn how stress affects your body, what psychological and social consequences it may have, and most importantly: what you can do to prevent it from taking over your life.
The course also provides practical tips to reduce the negative effects of stress, build stronger mental resilience, and even turn challenges into opportunities for personal growth.
If you’d like to explore your mental well-being even further, meditation can be a powerful tool. The Modern Meditation: Discover Your Potential, Power & Purpose course offers a ten-day guided journey that helps you clear your mind, gain clarity on your goals, and learn how to integrate meditation into your daily routine — especially during stressful times.
These courses can be especially helpful at the start of the exam period, giving you more calm and confidence as you tackle the upcoming weeks — and helping you enjoy the holiday season to the fullest.
The Coursera for SZTE team wishes you the best of luck with your exams and a joyful Christmas!
