The Resilient Scholar: Collegiate Coping

Abstract

In the hallowed halls of academia, where the pursuit of knowledge meets the trials of time management, college students find themselves juggling textbooks and exams with the grace of a circus performer. Though many enjoy the college experience it is by no means an easy feat to get through it. Most students find that the most important asset at your disposal is not a book or a study guide. It is the ability to cope with the stress of university life and everything that comes along with it. To obtain a better understanding of the relationship between coping and the mental health of college students I reached out to Dr. Sheila Kennison of Oklahoma State University regarding her article “Humor and resilience: relationships with happiness in young adults” to ask her a few questions about her findings.