Academic Anxiety Scale (AAS): Moderate Academic Anxiety
Hey, just so you know, feeling some academic anxiety is completely normal – everyone experiences it at some point. It’s just your brain’s way of saying, “Hey, this stuff is important to me.” The cool thing about these survey results? They’re like a personal guide to show you the support options out there. Think of them as a roadmap to help you navigate through the stress and find what works best for you. So, no worries, there’s plenty of support to get you through it. That includes your very own ConfideNCe Program team who is here to support you.
Below, you’ll find tailored recommendations based on your Academic Anxiety Scale score (i.e., Moderate Academic Anxiety). Since anxiety can fluctuate, we recommend checking out tips for each category and connecting with your ConfideNCe Program team. We’ll also reach out to schedule some 1:1 time to chat about your results and the supports that are available to you.
Alright, let’s dive into your results and explore the next steps to help you navigate your first year of your program!
Recommendations by Score
Score between 21 – 29 (moderate academic anxiety)
If you’re feeling a bit of academic pressure, remember we have a lot of support waiting for you. Dive into tutoring sessions or join a study group to boost your learning and confidence. Check out workshops that teach you the ins and outs of time management and staying organized—trust me, they’re game-changers for handling your workload. And don’t underestimate the power of hitting the gym or having a balanced meal; it does wonders for your mind and mood.
Recommendations:
- Access Tailored Resources: Check out academic support services offered by the school, such as tutoring or counseling, which can provide professional strategies to cope with anxiety. Learn more about resources for health and wellness. Your ConfideNCe Program team can connect you with a wide range of supports across campus. Find out more: [email protected]
- Learn Time Management: Create a detailed study plan that breaks down tasks into smaller, achievable goals. We can help you map a study plan that works with your schedule. You can also book individual or group tutoring sessions with our Industry Expert Tutors (tutors connected to your program). Accessing focused workshops, and frequent coaching or tutoring sessions can help to address high anxiety levels. We can provide supportive coaching to help you achieve wellbeing and academic success. Ask us how! [email protected].
- Engage in Healthy Lifestyle Choices: Aim for good sleep, nutrition, and exercise, which can significantly impact mental health and anxiety levels. Connect with the ConfideNCe Program team to talk about the resources available to you across the college, including NC TRAC, and Athletics and Recreation at NC.
Remember, everyone’s journey is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another. It’s about finding the right balance and support system that allows each student to thrive academically and personally. Connect with your ConfideNCe Program team to learn more – or just to say HELLO! We are here to support your first-year experience!
Resources
For more information about the ConfideNCe Program and available resources, and to develop a personalized plan for academic success and wellbeing, please contact the ConfideNCe Program team @ [email protected].
And don’t forget to check out the following supports!
Important Note
While Academic Anxieties are indeed barriers to optimal thriving in schools and other educational settings, there is no clinical identification for Academic Anxiety or Test Anxiety.
If your feelings of worry are constant, severe, interfere with your daily functioning, and/or have many different academic and non-academic causes, please seek help from a licensed counseling professional.
- Call or Text 988 if you are feeling like you have lost hope and are struggling to cope, if you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or if you are worried about someone else. 9-8-8 is here for you 24/7.
- Students who are concerned about student life, health or mental well-being can call Good2Talk. Good2Talk is a free, province-wide service available 24/7 via the phone on 1-866-925-5454, text GOOD2TALKON to 686868, and web good2talk.ca.
- 24/7 community mental health resources and help lines for students niagaracollege.ca/hwas/resource/community.
- Niagara College and Niagara Region crisis support contact information at niagaracollege.ca/hwas/resources/crisis.
- Current NC students (domestic and International) can access Keep.meSAFE for free, confidential emotional health and wellbeing support conveniently available 24/7 via the app, telephone, and web https://myssp.app/keepmesafe/ca/home.
- Current NC students can also access WeSpeakStudent, part of NCSAC‘s wellness services wespeakstudent.com/home/27-niagara-college.
- BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Color) Students can also access niagaracollege.ca/hwas/resources/bipocresources for more information on resources available at Niagara College and across Ontario.
If you have questions about your score, contact your ConfideNCe Program team at [email protected].