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Why building community – even through discomfort – could help stressed college students

  • Written by Shawna Shapiro, Associate Professor of Writing and Linguistics; Director of Writing & Rhetoric Program, Middlebury
Why building community – even through discomfort – could help stressed college studentsA sense of belonging can enhance the college experience. Shutterstock

It is a growing problem on campuses across America. Students entering college are reporting levels of anxiety, depression and social isolation higher than previous generations. The phrase “mental health crisis” has become commonplace within higher education circles.

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