Student Health

Under His Thumb
Julie was a sophomore at a small, private college. She had made the dean’s list last year and very much wanted to make it again this year, but her grades were slipping. She was missing classes more frequently because, as she told her friends and professors, she wasn’t feeling well.

College Health Challenges Include Sleep Deprivation, Weight Gain
Late nights studying for exams, cafeteria desserts, and too little time for exercise can all contribute to stress and illness for college students. The Rev. Tom Wall, United Methodist campus minister at the University of South Carolina, constantly hears students saying they want to manage their time better.