Tag Archive for: College Students

Campus Pressures and Cognitive Distortions: A Chicago Therapist’s Advice for College Students
What happens when college feels more like a pressure cooker than a highlight reel? For many students, the weight of expectations builds quietly: figuring out majors, building a résumé that “matters,” making friends, and pretending it’s…

Is Summer Good For Students?
You're working your way through finals week, and the end goal? Summer. It's the promise of freedom from homework and lectures, more sleep and sun, and no more group work for at least 3 months. But when summer arrives, why it doesn't feel like…

Why Do I Feel FOMO in College?
You’re finally in college. The freedom, independence, and the chance to do all the things you’ve seen in movies and TikToks for years. But somehow, instead of feeling excited, you’re sitting alone in your dorm on a Saturday night. You’re…

What Does College Burnout Feel Like?
College is often painted as a time of freedom, new experiences, and nonstop fun. Dorm life, late nights with friends, and the occasional wild story are part of the picture. But so are 8 a.m. lectures, deadlines that pile up fast, and the pressure…

Top Fall Activities for College Students in Evanston and Chicago
As a therapy practice offering services for young adults and college students in Chicago and Evanston, IL, we understand the challenges in finding fall activities. We know how difficult it can be to discover all the available options for college…