To the Editor,

At many college campuses (including this one), us students tend to have back-to-back classes that are spread across campus, with only a few minutes to spare. Although tight schedules are common for college life, the stress of needing to move quickly between classes can contribute to higher burnout for many students on campus.

Students that are already balancing jobs, families and academic courses can engage in a heightened level of stress to make it to class on time. Research from the National Institutes of Health shows that demanding walks can lead to exhaustion rather than relaxation. Instead of being mentally prepared to take in the next academic topic, they are anxious about making it across campus in time.

From shared experiences with other classmates, it has also been brought up that it can be challenging to find a parking spot in the school’s parking lot and make it to class on time, even if they left home early enough to make it. Others take public transportation that lasts one-two hours or have to use multiple buses that don’t align with college class schedules.

Even the smallest changes can make a major difference. Maybe students can be helped with finding a more flexible schedule through academic counselors, or teachers allowing a very small grace period to enter the classroom. Create an environment where students are allowed to transition between classes without dreading the foot traffic.

Sincerely,

Jasmine Lambert