This week on First Year to Fearless, Tammy & TKay dive into mid-semester realities with “Stressed to Steady: Finding Your Calm in College.” From midterms and mounting assignments to social pressures and financial worries, we explore how stress shows up—and how to keep it from taking over. Through personal stories and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to move from overwhelmed to organized and rediscover your balance when college life gets hectic.

We also feature Counseling Services in this week’s Campus Connection, as TKay sits down with Kevin Fenlon, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs & Director of Counseling Services. Kevin breaks down what’s available to Worcester State students—from free and confidential short-term counseling to walk-in triage hours, after-hours support through ResilientU, and MK, the campus’s much-loved therapeutic assistance dog 🐾—all designed to help you stay well and grounded.

Plus, we answer your Question of the Week: How do I balance studying for midterms with everything else going on? We share concrete tips for studying smarter, not harder, and for using campus resources like the Academic Success Center to get organized.

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Production by Brendon Bailey.