Dealing with the Struggles of a Student Life

Dealing With the Struggles of Student Life

 

Sarra Metoui

Teddy Donnelly

Sonya Merced

Hussein Chammout

John Gonek
These pictures are a collection of struggles in a college student’s life, and how we cope/deal with them.

Having only 15 minutes to spare, this student went to the University Center food court to purchase a sandwich to eat during her lecture to compensate for missing breakfast. With this small window of time, Sarra decided to quickly check her assignments she would need to finish that day and fill her water bottle enough to last her through the hours she will spend running back and forth from her classes

As another broke student leaves the bookstore, her pockets are drained. However, her debt is complete as she leaves with precious books her course requires from her. Many students are unable to get their books at a reasonable price because they are ill-informed of other sites and stores that sell and rent out the same books for significantly less money.

The book in this picture was offered for rent by the U of M D bookstore for $126. However, on Chegg, it was only $24.

We all know what it is like when all the material for quizzes and exams gets to be overwhelming. The overload of information is so daunting that you barely know where to begin studying. All the hours of exhaustion and emotional abuse we put on ourselves, all in order to get that perfect grade that we so desperately need. In times of struggle and confusion in their courses, these friends find comfort in collaborating their study skills and forming a group. When studying, the more the merrier! By studying as a group, you are able to see the material from another viewpoint and have someone there to help correct your mistakes.

As students, it can be difficult to break out of the constant studying and other requirements of life and actually look for the fun in it. The boulder in this picture is what I like to call the “Ever-Changing Rock” and is located near the University Center. Every now and then, different student clubs will paint their logo or a special design of their liking on this rock, so it is always changing. The rock acts like a showcase for the student club since it grabs our attention easily and arouses our curiosity about the club. Through student clubs, students can take their minds off of studying by doing enjoyable things such as organizing activities, fundraisers, etc. It also grants them easier accesses to resources like internship opportunities and networking.

With all the hours of studying and planning, it can be difficult to set aside time to exercise and stay in shape. This sedentary lifestyle is what created the “Freshman Fifteen”,the menace that slows the metabolism of college freshmen nationwide. However, this is what the Field house is for! The building in this picture is the fitness center at University of Michigan Dearborn. Students will often work out here and participate in a number of sports and activities in its ice hockey rink and basketball court. Because it is on campus, there is no need to take more time out of your schedule in order to commute to a gym, you only need to walk from your dorm or last class and begin sweating off the Fifteen. The best part is that it is free to U of M D students.